The International Apparel & Textile Fair (IATF) 2025 has officially commenced at the Dubai World Trade Centre, marking its 20th anniversary as the Gulf’s leading B2B fashion sourcing event. Running from November 17 to 19, the fair features over 400 exhibitors from more than 30 countries, including the UK, USA, Italy, China, India, France, Germany, Russia, Spain, and Portugal. This milestone edition highlights the event’s pivotal role in shaping the region’s apparel and textile industry over the past two decades.
The inauguration ceremony was graced by Butti Saeed Al Ghandi, Vice Chairman of Dubai World Trade Centre, and Mahir Julfar, Executive Vice President, emphasizing Dubai’s growing prominence as a global fashion trade hub. The fair spans Halls 6 and 7, attracting thousands of sourcing professionals, industry buyers, and decision-makers from the GCC, Europe, and beyond.
This year’s edition introduces ‘Moda Sole & Accessories,’ a dedicated showcase featuring over 70 curated booths for footwear, handbags, laces, trims, and premium accessories. The event also emphasizes sustainability, ethical production, and circular design, aligning with global industry trends.
Bhavna Nihalani, Founder and Show Director of IATF, remarked, ‘IATF has become a dynamic platform that unites the entire fashion sourcing cycle, fostering creativity, responsibility, and innovation.’ The fair’s Hosted Buyers Program facilitates thousands of pre-scheduled meetings, driving meaningful business connections and long-term partnerships.
Visitor registration is now open for November 18 and 19, welcoming designers, manufacturers, suppliers, retailers, and wholesalers to explore the future of fashion sourcing.