Gulf Fashion: International Clothing and Textiles Fair returns to Dubai for its 20th edition

Dubai's fashion sourcing trade fair returns for its 20th edition. It will be held from November 17 to 19, 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, in Halls 6 and 7. More than 450 international exhibitors and more than 5,000 buyers are expected to attend, and the Spring/Summer 2026 and Autumn/Winter 2026 collections will be showcased.

The International Apparel and Textile Fair (IATF) 2025 presents a packed international programme. The fair will welcome exhibitors from countries such as Australia, Canada, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Hong Kong, India, Iran, Italy, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Netherlands, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States and Vietnam.

A “turning point” for fashion in the Gulf

These exhibitors will appear alongside the national pavilions of the Handloom Export Promotion Council (HEPC), a branch of the Ministry of Textiles of India, GIZET (Ethiopia) and Kyrgyzstan. To strengthen its global position, IATF has launched a Hosted Buyer Program (HBP), which will welcome more than 20 leading international buyers. Pre-arranged meetings will also be available.

For the first time, IATF presents the 'Fashion Sole and Accessories' pavilion, dedicated to shoes, bags, laces, braids and other fashion accessories. This new pavilion will allow buyers to discover a comprehensive supply offer. The fair also states that it is placing special emphasis on sustainability and will showcase innovations, environmentally responsible production techniques and sustainably sourced materials.

“The 20th edition of the IATF marks a decisive turning point in the evolution of the fashion trade in the Gulf,” says Bhavna Nihalani, founder and director of the fair. “By expanding its range of product categories and streamlining the sourcing experience, IATF 2025 brings together the region's most influential buyers and leading international exhibitors under one roof.”