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IFCO - Istanbul Fashion Connection
IFCO – Istanbul Fashion Connection is a professional ready-to-wear and fashion trade fair in Istanbul that is scheduled to take place at Istanbul Expo Center from 19–21 August 2026…
Directory listing reviewed June 2026
About IFCO - Istanbul Fashion Connection
Overview
IFCO – Istanbul Fashion Connection is a professional ready-to-wear and fashion trade fair in Istanbul that is scheduled to take place at Istanbul Expo Center from 19–21 August 2026. The fair is organized by İTKİB Fuercılık A.Ş., a subsidiary of İHKİB, and the official IFCO site also promotes visitor registration for the 2026 edition.
What to Expect
IFCO focuses on the ready-to-wear and fashion supply chain, bringing together womenswear, menswear, kidswear, denim, sportswear, leather, accessories, and shoes under one roof. For attendees, that usually means a business-facing environment built around product discovery, wholesale sourcing, and commercial networking rather than consumer retail. The event’s official materials also indicate an established exhibition format: the 2024 edition hosted 300 exhibitors across four halls at Istanbul Expo Center, which suggests a sizable multi-category trade fair with breadth across apparel and adjacent fashion categories.
Who Should Attend
This show is best suited to buyers and sourcing professionals in apparel retail and wholesale, import/export teams, distributors, multi-brand stores, e-commerce merchandise teams, department store buyers, and fashion entrepreneurs seeking suppliers or new collections. It is also relevant for manufacturers and brands looking to connect with international trade visitors and expand their commercial reach in the Turkish and broader regional fashion market.
Why It Matters
IFCO matters because it is one of Istanbul’s dedicated fashion trade platforms for the ready-to-wear sector, connecting exhibitors and buyers in a major regional sourcing hub. The official site positions the fair as a professional meeting point for buyers and sellers from around the world, which gives it value for discovering new collections, comparing suppliers, and tracking market trends across multiple apparel categories. The confirmed 2026 dates also help exhibitors and buyers plan around a fixed sourcing calendar. The fact that the 2024 edition drew 300 exhibitors across four halls indicates the event has meaningful scale and enough category depth to support efficient one-stop sourcing for fashion businesses. For companies targeting Turkey, nearby export markets, or international procurement channels, IFCO offers direct access to a concentrated trade audience and a venue designed for commercial exchange.
- [1]www.ifco.com.tr
- [2]www.ifco.com.tr/fair/about
- [3]www.ifco.com.tr/fair
- [4]www.ifco.com.tr/fair/visitors
- [5]www.ifco.com.tr/fair/news/ifco-istanbul-fashion-connection-sixth-edition
- [6]www.ifco.com.tr/fair/contact
- [7]www.ifco.com.tr/landing/register-now-exhibition
- [8]www.ifco.com.tr/assets/pdf/Akordiyon_Brosur_EN.pdf
Venue & directions
Istanbul Expo Center
Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul, Turkey
Frequently Asked Questions
The official IFCO site states that the 2026 edition is scheduled for 19–21 August 2026.
The fair is scheduled at Istanbul Expo Center in Istanbul, Turkey.
IFCO is a professional ready-to-wear and fashion trade fair for buyers, sellers, and sourcing professionals across the apparel sector.
The official site offers visitor registration for IFCO 2026, indicating that trade visitors can register through the event website.
IFCO is organized by İTKİB Fuercılık A.Ş., a subsidiary of İHKİB.
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