Istanbul Fashion Connection (IFCO) is a trade exhibition for the international apparel and garment industry. Organized by İHKİB at the Istanbul Expo Center, the event connects Turkish fashion designers, apparel manufacturers, and design offices directly with retail buyers and brands from different parts of the world. The three-day event covers a wide spectrum of ready-to-wear categories, including womenswear, menswear, kidswear, denim, and leather items. The August 2026 edition specifically highlights practical shifts in clothing production, featuring dedicated areas for technical textiles, digital transformation in manufacturing, smart clothing, and sustainable practices. Alongside the standard exhibition booths, the event includes trend areas, live fashion shows presenting new collections, and seminars led by industry professionals. For international apparel distributors, retail chain managers, and boutique owners looking to source high-quality production or establish manufacturing partnerships in Turkey, IFCO offers a direct business-to-business purchasing platform.
