IFCO, showcasing Türkiye’s production and design power to the world

3 Şubat 2025

IFCO, Showcasing Türkiye’s Production and Design Power to the World, Has Hosted Over 150,000 Visitors in Istanbul So Far!

Organized by İTKİB Fuarcılık A.Ş., a subsidiary of the Istanbul Apparel Exporters’
Association (İHKİB), the 7th edition of IFCO Istanbul Fashion Connection will be held onFebruary 5-8, 2025. Spanning across 8 halls, the event will host a wide range of product groups, brands, and trend areas at the Istanbul Expo Center, bringing together over 500 exhibitors with more than 30,000 visitors.

Highly anticipated in the fashion industry and expanding its goals with every season, IFCO is once again poised to shape the world of fashion. Exhibitors will have the opportunity to discover new business prospects in the fair, while visitors can explore quality, design, and creativity all in one place.

Visitors and buyers from over 100 countries, including the EU, Russia, CIS, the Middle East, and North Africa, will find all the products they seek within the extensive product range showcased at IFCO. This will lead to valuable trade connections and contribute positively to Türkiye’s exports.

İHKİB Vice President Mustafa Paşahan: "Our fashion industry plays a strategic role in our national economy with its value-added production, contribution to employment, and exports. For years, we have consistently ranked among the top three exporting sectors. We are the 6th largest supplier globally and the 3rd largest to the European Union. Today, we are a branding country in production, with a robust infrastructure and extensive expertise. Every year, we make significant advancements in design and branding. Our brands represent the sector in over 2,000 stores across more than 100 countries. Some of our brands are even market leaders in the countries they operate in. With this confidence, we are working towards building a more innovative, creative, and globally competitive fashion industry.

At this point, IFCO acts as a driving force for achieving our industry’s goals. We take pride in having created a brand like IFCO. Now in its 7th edition, IFCO has become Europe’s largest Appareland Fashion Fair. It was included in the international trade fair calendar and received 50% government support during its inaugural edition—remarkable achievements for both our sector and our country.

Through the power of the fair, participating companies have the chance to promote their brands to tens of thousands of domestic and international visitors. Franchise brands establish new partnerships, and exporting companies create new business connections. As a result, all our participants leave the fair with positive outcomes each season.

As we host tens of thousands of international visitors every season, both IFCO and our country benefit. Our participants and visitors now believe in the strength of the fair more than ever. At the last IFCO, we broke a record by welcoming 38,545 visitors, nearly half of them international, from 159 countries—a significant milestone."

IFCO Offers Unique Business Experiences with Its Wide Product Range!

Over 500 leading companies in the apparelretail sector will participate, showcasing product groups such as women’s, men’s, and children’s wear, leather and fur garments, denim and sportswear, evening and formal wear, lingerie, and socks. IFCO brings together a wide spectrum of product groups under one roof, attracting domestic and international apparelmanufacturers, purchasing managers of global chain stores and department stores, decision-makers for private label collections, specialists from niche product categories, online retail platform executives, importers, wholesalers, distributors, designers, and those commissioning private-label production.

Türkiye’s Leading Brands at IFCO!

In the "Brands Special Section," prominent names in the apparelsector, known for their global exports and standout collections, will be present. Previous editions of IFCO have hosted numerous local brands capable of exporting worldwide. This season, İpekyol, Kiğılı, Damat, Naramax, Rojbey, Armine, Jimmy Key, Kayra, NCS, Jakamen, and Sabri Özel will gather at IFCO to expand their international networks.

The Core Istanbul: Türkiye’s Leading Designers Together Again!
At IFCO, visitors can also explore The Core Istanbul, a dedicated area showcasing the latest trend designs from Turkish fashion designers. By connecting Türkiye’s top fashion designers and apparelbrands with international buyers, this area facilitates turning collections into commercial opportunities and consistently attracts strong interest from visitors.

Spotlighting Baby & Kids Fashion at IFCO!
In its first edition of 2025, IFCO will also highlight the baby and kids’ wear sector with substantial participation from manufacturers aiming to boost their export volume through the Appareland Fashion Fair.

Within the Fashionist section of IFCO, prominent brands in categories like evening wear, bridal gowns, and tuxedos will showcase innovative designs, vibrant colors, and dynamic styles, adding energy to the fair. Evening wear brands, known for their experience, design strength, and production quality, will captivate domestic and international buyers with their collections.

Under the IFCO umbrella, Linexpo will present the latest products from leading lingerie, sleepwear, hosiery, tights, and swimwear companies, complemented by fashion shows and visual spectacles offering visitors a stunning experience.

IFCO Highlights the Power of Türkiye’s ApparelSector with Ambitious Events

With sector-specific seminars, tailored halls for participating brands, and B2B areas connecting international buyers with exhibitors, IFCO aims to provide a memorable fair experience through engaging events.

The Trend Area, prepared by Istanbul Moda Akademisi (IMA), serves as a vibrant showcase combining timeless designs, sustainable principles, and trends that will inspire the sector for upcoming seasons.

Seminars and programs hosted by industry leaders will address all aspects of the fashion industry, from organic and sustainable products to technological and digital approaches and timeless designs.

Packed with innovations, trends, colors, patterns, and cutting-edge developments, IFCO will set the pulse of the apparelsector at the Istanbul Expo Center from February 5 to 8, 2025.