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Mens- and womenswear trends FW26/27

In a well attended seminar, Tatiana Aldrich, client and trend consultant at trend forecasting agency WGSN, presented three macro trends for mens- and womenswear along with key items that will inform the autumn/winter season 2026/27. FashionUnited has summarised the highlights of each macro trend and theme. 1) Geo-logic The first macro trends...

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IFCO – The Gateway to International Fashion

The eighth edition of IFCO once again showcased the strength and diversity of Türkiye’s fashion industry, with exhibitors from all key segments expressing satisfaction and optimism about the fair’s growing international relevance.Divided into clear product areas with a total of 25.000 square meters of exhibition space, brands and manufacturers...

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Talents, trends and tariffs: highlights from Istanbul Fashion Connection

The eighth edition of sourcing and fashion fair Istanbul Fashion Connection (IFCO) took place from 20th to 22nd August 2025. From the onset, IFCO was conceptualised to present Turkish brands and designers to the world and leave the notion of Turkey being a mere production location behind. Slowly, the efforts seem to bear fruits, with buyers from...

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Istanbul’s Global Fashion: Design Leadership, Market Power, and Strategic Opportunities in the Heart of Fashion

• Over 250 exhibitors from across all fashion segments will present their latest collections to more than 30,000 visitors from over 100 countries – spanning womenswear, menswear, kidswear, denim, accessories, and homewear. • The Core Istanbul with 24 leading Turkish designers, including internationally acclaimed names such as Arzu Kaprol, Mehtap...

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Europe’s Largest Fashion Trade Show Once Again Brings the International Fashion Industry Together in Istanbul

From August 20 to 22, 2025, the İstanbul Fashion Connection (IFCO) will launch its eighth edition, once again bringing the global fashion community together in the Turkish metropolis. As Europe’s largest apparel and fashion trade fair, IFCO—organized by İTKİB Fairs Inc., a subsidiary of the Istanbul Apparel Exporters’ Association (İHKİB)—...

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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...