From strategy to style:

The seventh edition of the international fashion and textile exhibition is taking place at CAEX in Tashkent from August 10 to 12, 2025, bringing together 170 brands and featuring 35 runway shows.

TFT EXPO has established itself as an international hub for trade, trends, and partnerships, positioning Uzbekistan as a gateway to the Central Asian market. More than just a fashion and textile fair, it is a space where industry experts and brands meet to build sustainable businesses, sign contracts, and exchange expertise.

This year’s public talk sessions are closely aligned with today’s most pressing conversations – not only in the fashion world but in the broader global context. Six speakers will share their vision of what fashion means today and where it is heading tomorrow.

August 10 – strategy and sustainability:

– Mutabar Khushvaktova will explore why sustainability and profitability are no longer seen as opposites, and how brands can integrate environmental responsibility into their DNA.

– Zakiya Dalimova, founder of Walk n Talk, will share her experience in building a brand grounded not in illusions but in strategy, analytics, and a clear understanding of its audience.

August 11 – choice and balance:

– Yulduz Mavlyanova, founder of La Sposa and one of the country’s most renowned buyers, will lift the curtain on the art of buying: predicting trends, selecting collections, and turning mistakes into strategic wins.

– Firuza Makhamatalieva, entrepreneur and mother of six, will speak about balancing business, family, and personal ambitions – and how to maintain energy and influence without losing yourself in the demands of multitasking.

August 12 – a global perspective:

– Eduardo Pederneira, founder of BOSPHORICA Trade Agency, will discuss buying strategies and how to build production without losses, transforming procurement into a driver of growth.

– Dilnoz Erkinova, designer and lecturer at the French Fashion Academy, whose career has taken her from Uzbekistan to Paris and to collaborations with Givenchy and Louis Vuitton, will share her insights on merging art, education, and industry – and how style can become a language of cultural dialogue.

TFT EXPO stands as an expert platform that empowers the growth of fashion and textiles in the region, helping the industry expand into new markets. Here, practical solutions are born, partnerships are forged, and ideas emerge that not only shape the industry today but set its course for the future.

photo: George Merkulov