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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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IHKIB Accelerates Fashion Sector’s Twin Transformation with EU-Funded MIDAS Project

Through the EDIH-MIDAS Project, IHKIB is set to bring SMEs one step closer to achieving the twin transformation İHKİB Board Member and President of IHKIB EDIH-MIDAS Committee, Kamil Hilal Suerdem states, “We are focusing on the twin transformation to enhance national competitiveness in digital technologies and infrastructure, and to ensure the...

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New collaboration between IHKIB and WRAP aims to promote Turkish clothing exports to the US

On the last day of the Texhibition sourcing fair in Istanbul, which promised a refreshed denim sector and a focus on the upmarket segment and new markets, the Istanbul Garment Exporters Association (IHKIB) entered into a collaboration with WRAP (Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production) to promote Turkish garment exports to the US. The...

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Istanbul Fashion Connection, 9-11 February 2022

More than 25,000 visitors from about 100 countries attended the kick-off event of Istanbul Fashion Connection. Over 600 companies presented their collections on more than 35,000 square meters of exhibition space and provided information about their creative collections and production capacities in the areas of womenswear, menswear, kidswear,...

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IHKIB launches new trade show format: Istanbul Fashion Connection from February 9-12, 2022

• 300 companies and brands present a wide range of products from womenswear, menswear, denim, kidswear, leather and fur to lingerie, hosiery, bridal and eveningwear on 30,000 sqm at the Istanbul Expo Center • Focus on nearshoring to solve supply chain issues • Turkey among top 3 most interesting sourcing locations for the first time Istanbul...

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Cem Altan to be new president of the International Apparel Federation (IAF)

On May 19 2021, the General Assembly of IAF members unanimously chose Cem Altan to become the next President of the International Apparel Federation. During the 36th IAF Convention, to be held November 6 to 9, 2021 in Antwerp, Belgium, the current IAF President Han Bekke will hand over the IAF presidency to Cem Altan after a tenure of four years...

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Fashion Week Istanbul to place spotlight on Turkish fashion

Fashion Week Istanbul launches today with a virtual four-day event featuring 30 established and upcoming designers, including Dice Kayek and Zeynep Tosun, who have all produced short films to showcase their collections. This season the biannual event is being relaunched by the Istanbul Ready-to-Wear and Apparel Exporters’ Association (IHKIB),...

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Global suppliers band together to improve purchasing practices

Industry Associations from Turkey, Indonesia and Morocco join Asian Associations in IAF and STAR Network Initiative on 'Manufacturers Payment and Delivery Terms' Four major industry associations, the Indonesian Textile Association (API), the Turkish Clothing Manufacturers Association (TCMA), the Istanbul Ready-Made Garments Exporters'...

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IAF to host 31st World Fashion Convention in Istanbul

The International Apparel Federation is heading to Istanbul this year to host the 31st IAF World Fashion Convention. With organizing partner TGSD, with support of IHKIB, this year’s World Fashion Convention will be hosted alongside the 8th Istanbul Fashion Conference on 14-15 October 2015, simultaneously with the Istanbul Fashion Week. President...