Turkish Trade Mission Open to California Apparel Buyers

The Turkish Consulate of Los Angeles is seeking buyers from California companies to attend the 11th International Istanbul Fashion Fair, to be held Feb. 5–9. The Turkish foreign trade undersecretary is covering accommodation expenses for qualified companies.

The event is supported by 16 textile associations. Turkey is the fourth-largest readyto- wear exporter in the world. The country has experienced growth rates of about 17 percent over the past year. To register, contact Selen Eryuse at (323) 852-1894 or e-mail uftla@sbcglobal.net. —Robert McAllister