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Crowds, newcomers and transformations: This was the AW25 trade fair season in Europe

In recent weeks, the fashion industry has had the opportunity to learn about new trends and get a sneak peek of AW25 collections at European trade shows. Amid the ever-changing world of fashion, trade shows are also adapting, making for an interesting ordering season. Are you curious about how the European AW25 trade show season went?...

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IFCO- Istanbul Fashion Connection: Where Fashion Connects to the Future

7th Edition again Visitor Magnet for the International Fashion Industry Successful seventh edition of IFCO, Istanbul Fashion Connection writes success story and confirms itself as an international fashion hub • With 513 exhibitors in 8 halls of the Istanbul Expo Centre, all fashion segments under one roof: womenswear, menswear, kids wear,...

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IFCO: Turkish fashion scene fights to win over Europe

Istanbul - Turkey is a textile country that focuses on high-quality production. The country competes with the biggest players in the clothing industry, such as Bangladesh and China. Although Turkey has been able to defend its position for years, high inflation and the aftermath of the 2023 earthquakes still play a major role every day. The...

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IFCO - Istanbul Fashion Connection February 5 to 8, 2025 Where Fashion Connects To The Future

• Expanded exhibition area: 500+ exhibitors show their current collections at 8 halls • Clearly divided product areas of all fashion segments in eight halls, including The CORE with top designers, The Brand Area with leading retail brands, FashionIst with evening dress, LinExpo with lingerie & hosiery next to IFCO Kids with kidswear, as well as...

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IFCO: Significant increase in international visitors

From 7 to 9 August 2024, the successful sixth edition of IFCO Istanbul Fashion Connection took place with 300 exhibitors in a total of 4 halls at the Istanbul Expo Centre. • Sixth edition of IFCO, Istanbul Fashion Connection with 300 exhibitors on 30,000 sqm • 18,000 visitors from 121 countries, significant increase in the number of...

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IFCO: Turkish fashion world sees Europe as a market with many opportunities and challenges

Istanbul - The Turkish fashion industry has been competing with major producing players like Bangladesh and China for years. Turkey has managed to defend its position, however, in a time when this is not an easy task. The country does not do this by compromising on prices, because quality comes before quantity in the Turkish fashion world, and...

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IFCO - Istanbul Fashion Connection Fashion Connects - 6th fair edition August 7-9, 2024

• 300 exhibitors from all fashion sectors in clearly structured areas in four halls • More than 30,000 visitors from over 100 countries are expected • Set event: B2B meetings in speed dating mode - intensive networking support between fashion brands and buyers arranged by IFCO • THE CORE with top designers once again inspires with creative and...

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IFCO - Istanbul Fashion Connection: Colouring the Future - 5th edition with record visitor number

• Fifth edition of IFCO, Istanbul Fashion Connection with 545 exhibitors on 100, 000 square metres • 38.545 visitors from 159 countries • Main visitor countries: Middle East (33.4%), Europe (24%), Asia (23.3%), North Africa (13.3%), USA, South America, Australia and Africa (6%) • B2B meetings in speed dating mode: brands praise the quality of...

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IFCO brings over 600 exhibitors to Istanbul, many buyers from Russia and Middle East

While Turkey has been a sourcing destination for a large number of international fashion companies for decades, its trade fair sector is structured in such a way that manufacturers who not only produce clothing but also have their own brands can present themselves to a varied audience - especially buyers from the Middle East and Eastern Europe....

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IFCO, Europe's biggest fashion fair, taking place February 7 to 10, 2024 in Istanbul

From 7 to 10 February 2024, the Istanbul Expo Center will once again become the centre of the international fashion world when the fifth edition of IFCO, Istanbul Fashion Connection, opens its doors. On 100,000 square metres, over 600 exhibitors and brands will present their latest collections in 8 clearly structured halls. IFCO is the hotspot...

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Turkey asserts its position as global fashion leader at IFCO

Turkey's fashion industry has achieved a strong global position, ranking fifth in textile industry supply, and consolidating its position as as a key supplier to Europe, neck and neck with Bangladesh, beaten only by China. Thanks to its strategic geographical location, solid infrastructure, competitive pricing, diversified production capacity,...

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IFCO, Europe's biggest fashion fair, taking place August 9 to 11 in Istanbul

IFCO - Istanbul Fashion Connection Europe's biggest fashion fair to be held in Istanbul from 9-11 August 2023 • Fourth edition of IFCO, Istanbul Fashion Connection with over 400 exhibitors in 6 halls • 30,000 visitors from over 100 countries are expected, mainly from the EU, UK, Eastern Europe, CIS, Middle East, North Africa and the USA. • THE...