BRICS+ Fashion Summit In Moscow To Connect Turkish Fashion With New Markets

(MENAFN- B2Press) More than 40 sessions covering fashion, technology, e-commerce, manufacturing and investment will be held as part of the BRICS+ Fashion Summit. Türkiye will once again be among the event's strongest participating countries.

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ISTANBUL - The new edition of the BRICS+ Fashion Summit will take place in Moscow from September 28 to 30, 2026. In recent years, the event has become one of the leading annual meeting points for the fashion industries of fast-growing economies, while creating direct connections between these markets. The forum, which is among BRICS-accredited events, has brought together experts from 109 countries to date. Last season, it welcomed more than 15,000 guests, ranging from brand executives and designers to retailers, investors and industry authorities.

Türkiye continues to be one of the strongest participants in the BRICS+ Fashion Summit. It is also one of the few countries in the world where the entire production chain, from fiber to finished apparel, operates within national borders. Türkiye ranks third among the European Union's apparel suppliers, after China and Bangladesh, and is also among the world's 10 largest apparel exporters. This position makes Türkiye an important market for participants attending the event in search of business partners and new export opportunities.

From Asia to Latin America in a Single Program

Turkish companies participate extensively in the forum each year, supported by the BRICS+ Fashion Summit's position as one of the industry's most closely followed events. Bringing together fashion markets from Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America within a single program, the event offers a distinctive format connecting such a broad geographical network.

The Summit takes place in Moscow, a city with a population of more than 13 million, a developed retail market and one of Eurasia's largest fashion hubs. The program includes more than 40 sessions covering fashion, technology, e-commerce, manufacturing and investment, allowing participants to access topics relevant to their areas of interest. The business-focused component extends beyond on-stage sessions. Participants are provided with dedicated networking opportunities, while organizers also facilitate meetings and connections, one of the main reasons industry professionals attend events of this scale.

“Collaboration Will Shape the Future of Our Industry”

Özlem Şahin Ertaş, Founder and CEO of Modest Fashion Weeks by Think Fashion, said,“The BRICS+ Fashion Summit is creating a new narrative by taking the global fashion agenda beyond established fashion capitals and giving greater visibility to the creativity, expertise and business potential emerging across different markets. What makes its approach particularly meaningful is that it goes beyond simply showcasing fashion. By bringing together brands, fashion platforms, retailers, institutions, technology companies and industry leaders, it creates connections across entire fashion ecosystems.”

Cem Altan, a prominent figure in the Turkish and global fashion industry and Executive Board Member of the International Apparel Federation, will also return to the Summit this year. Altan said,“Every time I attend the BRICS+ Fashion Summit in Moscow, my belief that collaboration, rather than competition, will shape the future of our industry becomes even stronger. The Summit brings together a unique combination of designers, manufacturers, brands, technology companies, policymakers and industry associations from both established and emerging markets, creating an environment where meaningful dialogue can take place.”

Turkish Speakers and Designers Head to Moscow

Speakers for the new edition will include Özlem Şahin Ertaş and Eda Meltem Yılmaz, Founder of Antalya Fashion Week, alongside other respected industry professionals. Turkish companies have been expanding their presence in Russia for many years, while delegations from Türkiye have participated in the Summit across multiple editions.

During the same period, Moscow will also host Moscow Fashion Week from September 26 to October 1, one of the world's largest fashion events dedicated to emerging designers. Türkiye will be represented on the Moscow runway through a collective show featuring Gökhan Yavaş and Murat Aytulum, both regular participants in Antalya Fashion Week.

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