Around 400 exhibitors from all areas of fashion present their latest collections to more than 30,000 trade visitors from over 125 countries – from womenswear to menswear, kidswear, evening and occasion wear, lingerie, denim, shoes and accessories to homewear.
• The Core Istanbul showcases a curated selection of 22 leading Turkish designers, including internationally renowned names such as Özlem Süer, Mehtap Elaidi, Emre Erdemoglu and Ceren Ocak – bringing creative design to the global stage.
• Strong segments in womenswear, menswear and kidswear as well as specialized areas such as FashionIst, IFCO Kids and the newly integrated Lineexpo underline the range, production expertise, craftsmanship and market strength of the Turkish clothing industry.
• Leading international visitor profile with a clear B2B focus: International buyers and decision-makers from leading fashion companies and retail groups such as Paul Smith (UK), Tara Jarmon (FR), Perry Ellis Europe (UK), Namshi (UAE) at IFCO.
• Top-class seminar and trend program in cooperation with the Istanbul Fashion Academy (IMA): expert lectures and panels on macro trends spring/summer 2027/28, sustainable growth, digital transformation and the use of AI in the fashion industry.
• Supplementary event formats Event formats such as IFCO Fashion Talks, IFCO Talks and the E2B Area provide additional impetus for knowledge exchange, e-commerce strategies, export development and circular business models.
IFCO Istanbul Fashion Connection – international meeting point for the fashion industry
In February, Istanbul will once again become the international meeting point for the fashion industry: From February 4th to 7th, 2026, the IFCO – Istanbul Fashion Connection will open its doors for the ninth time in the Istanbul Expo Center and combine the creative design understanding and the industrial strength of the Turkish clothing industry on a globally oriented business platform.
With around 400 exhibiting companies in six halls, 30,000 expected visitors and buyers from 125 countries, IFCO 2026 offers a comprehensive overview of all segments of the ready-to-wear industry – from womenswear, menswear and kidswear to eveningwear, lingerie and denim. International B2B meetings and a strong buyer profile underline the importance of the trade fair as a central procurement and ordering platform between Europe, Asia, the Middle East and North America.
Since its founding, IFCO – Istanbul Fashion Connection has developed into one of the most internationally relevant fashion and order platforms in Europe. In the previous editions from 2022 to 2025 (February and August editions respectively), the trade fair has achieved impressive reach with 3,340 exhibitors and over 210,000 trade visitors from 165 countries. The figures underline IFCO’s dynamic development and its growing importance as an international business platform that sustainably connects Turkish design and production expertise with global markets.
IFCO exhibitors: design expertise at an international quality level
The highlights include The Core Istanbul (Hall 7), which brings together international buyers with a curated selection of a total of 23 Turkish designers, including Özlem Süer, Mehtap Elaidi, Emre Erdemoğlu and Ceren Ocak, and specifically translates creative design into commercial potential. This is complemented by the Brands Area, in which established labels such as İpekyol, Jimmy Key, Kiğılı, Twist and Panço are represented.
Another central element is Fashionist (Hall 5), the signature area for evening, bridal and occasion wear, where leading brands such as Carmen, Serabella, Maxra Govana, Lacrima and Doridorca present the high craftsmanship and design diversity of Turkish occasion wear. With growing numbers of exhibitors, IFCO Kids (Hall 8) is bringing innovative, sustainable and design-oriented collections for children’s and babywear into the spotlight of exhibitors such as Incity, Katamino, Loco Loco Kids and Escabel Kids, while Linexpo (Hall 6) is appearing for the first time under the IFCO umbrella as a comprehensive platform for lingerie, hosiery, swimwear and loungewear – with well-known brands such as Monomisse, Elisma, Anıl and Artış Collection.
IFCO visitors: International decision-makers in dialogue
The event is expected to attract 30,000 trade visitors from 125 countries
IFCO targets international buyers, retailers, department stores, online platforms and distributors. A structured B2B meeting program promotes targeted business initiations in the areas of women, men and kids.
Registered international buyers include companies such as Paul Smith (UK), Tara Jarmon (FR), Maison Labiche (FR), Moss Bros (UK), SSENSE (UK), Perry Ellis Europe (UK), Namshi (UAE) and other leading retail and e-commerce groups from Europe, North America and the Middle East. IFCO is once again positioning itself as a central sourcing and ordering platform between Europe, Asia and the global growth markets.
IFCO Events: Inspiration, knowledge and new business impulses
IFCO 2026 provides additional impetus with new formats: The E2B Area strengthens know-how around e-commerce, export strategies and digital business models; the IFCO Fashion Talks bring international voices like Benedetta Rossi Albini into conversation with designers about global fashion narratives and contemporary creativity.
The trade fair experience is rounded off by a high-quality seminar and trend program, curated in collaboration with the Istanbul Fashion Academy (IMA), which offers insights into macro trends for spring/summer 2027/28, sustainable growth, digitalization and the use of artificial intelligence in the fashion industry.
With its clear international focus, depth of content and strong market connection, IFCO 2026 confirms its position as one of the leading international fashion and ordering trade fairs – and as a strategic interface between design, production and global trade.
Trade fair location Istanbul
Istanbul as a trade fair location uniquely combines geographical location, economic strength and cultural diversity. The metropolis forms the natural interface between Europe, Asia and the Middle East and offers the international fashion industry strategic access to established markets as well as dynamic growth regions. With its deeply rooted textile and clothing tradition, an efficient production infrastructure and short supply chains, Istanbul is not only a trade fair location, but also an active part of value creation. Modern trade fair and logistics infrastructure, international connections and a creative, trend-conscious environment make the city an ideal meeting point for buyers, brands and designers – and underline IFCO’s role as a globally oriented business platform with regional roots.
