IFCO Feb 2026 edition confirms Istanbul’s position as a strategic hub for the international fashion industryIFCO Feb 2026 edition confirms Istanbul’s position as a strategic hub for the international fashion industryIFCO Feb 2026 edition confirms Istanbul’s position as a strategic hub for the international fashion industryIFCO Feb 2026 edition confirms Istanbul’s position as a strategic hub for the international fashion industryIFCO Feb 2026 edition confirms Istanbul’s position as a strategic hub for the international fashion industryIFCO Feb 2026 edition confirms Istanbul’s position as a strategic hub for the international fashion industryIFCO Feb 2026 edition confirms Istanbul’s position as a strategic hub for the international fashion industryIFCO Feb 2026 edition confirms Istanbul’s position as a strategic hub for the international fashion industryIFCO Feb 2026 edition confirms Istanbul’s position as a strategic hub for the international fashion industry

IFCO Feb 2026 edition confirms Istanbul’s position as a strategic hub for the international fashion industry

The 9th edition of IFCO – Istanbul Fashion Connection demonstrated the strength, diversity, and international relevance of the Turkish apparel industry. With around 450 exhibitors across six halls, the trade fair welcomed 29,746 professional visitors from more than 134 countries. By combining design excellence, industrial capability, and global market access, IFCO continues to play a key role in positioning Istanbul as a strategic hub of international fashion trade.

Covering all key segments—from womenswear, menswear, and kidswear to evening-wear, lingerie, denim, footwear, accessories, and homewear—IFCO February 2026 presented itself with strong international participation and a clearly business-oriented profile.

This structural strength was clearly reflected across IFCO’s core segments. Womenswear formed the backbone of the main halls and the Brands Area, complemented by a strong menswear presence. IFCO Kids underscored the country’s growing international reputation in baby and childrenswear, driven by demand for functional, sustainable, and quality-focused collections. The debut of Linexpo within IFCO showcased Türkiye’s strong position in lingerie and hosiery, reinforcing its role among leading global suppliers.

The Core Istanbul once again stood out as the creative heart of the fair, presenting a curated selection of 22 leading Turkish designers. Fashion was presented as an immersive experience: in an installation reminiscent of a shimmering ice landscape, designers displayed their collections within AI-generated ice and snow environments. Blending fashion, technology, and storytelling, the concept created a strong visual narrative addressing climate change and encouraging reflection on the future of design, resources, and responsibility—widely perceived as a powerful international statement of Turkish design.

In cooperation with the Istanbul Fashion Academy (IMA), the seminar and trend program provided forward-looking insights into Spring/Summer 2027/28, sustainable growth strategies, digital transformation, and the use of AI in the fashion industry. Over three days, industry experts, designers, and decision-makers addressed key future topics—from macro trends, colors, and key items to sustainable alternatives to fast fashion and AI-driven end-to-end digitalization of the value chain—offering practical guidance for professionals.

The new E2B (Experts to Business) program delivered a practice-oriented seminar agenda over four days, focusing on the main drivers of international fashion trade, including export financing, B2B marketing, AI, digital transformation, global trade trends, e-export scaling, customer experience, and growth strategies. By combining strategic insight with operational know-how, the program provided exhibitors and visitors with actionable recommendations to strengthen competitiveness.

The IMA Trend Area presented RESONATE (AW 27–28) as a curated space for reflection and repositioning.