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Revolutionizing Fashion: FabriX Leads the Digital Shift from Hong Kong to the World Redefining How Fashion is Created, Experienced & Sold

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 March 2025 – After a triumphant debut at ComplexCon Hong Kong last year, the leading digital fashion solution platform FabriX is thrilled to return in 2025, once again acting as a super-connector between fashion designers and tech innovators.

FabriX bridges advanced digital solutions with the fashion industry, empowering designers and brands to overcome age-old challenges and thrive in an ever-evolving industry. This year, the spotlight is firmly on an innovative “on-demand” fashion business model, which redefines how designers and customers interact and engage; as well as reshaping how fashion is created, consumed, and experienced. At ComplexCon’s marketplace bazaar, FabriX is debuting the digital experience of “see now, try now and order now” to all visitors.

Tackling Industry Challenges, Bridging Tradition and Innovation
How FabriX Reshapes Fashion’s Design, Retail Model and Revitalizes Traditional Brands

Founded in Hong Kong in 2022 with support from the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) and PMQ, FabriX was born with the mission to promote Hong Kong’s digital fashion on virtual runways worldwide. Its role has since expanded into an international digital fashion hub and marketplace, fostering innovation and driving artistic breakthroughs alongside commercial opportunities. Acting as a catalyst for creativity and an advocate of digital fashion, FabriX inspires designers to explore bold ideas and push the boundaries of what’s possible in fashion.

FabriX returns to ComplexCon Hong Kong for the second time, reinforcing the deep connection with the designers and our target audience, Gen Z, who is highly engaged with digital culture, drawn to innovative and creative experiences. As a leading platform for next-gen fashion consumers, ComplexCon provides the perfect environment to test and refine FabriX’s latest digital fashion business model.

Through augmented reality (AR) virtual try-ons and pre-orders, real-time market feedback can be gathered and forecasted, streamlining resources and revenue planning for designers. More than just marketing, seamless AR try-ons, online payments, and pre-orders are part of a fully integrated consumer experience. At ComplexCon 2025, FabriX is setting the stage for the future of digital fashion retail.

Over the years, FabriX has made its mark on the global stage, presenting its innovations at events like FW2023 London Fashion Week, FW2024 Paris Fashion Week, and FW2025 Pitti Immagine Uomo 107. At Pitti Immagine Uomo, its groundbreaking AR try-on model transformed how buyers, fashionistas and customers interact with fashion, sparking fresh conversations about the future of fashion technology. Through groundbreaking collaborations, industry education and creating case studies, FabriX is breaking barriers in fashion technology, aiming to lead the charge in redefining the global fashion landscape. Recognized as one of HKFDA’s Top 10 Fashion Visionaries in 2024, FabriX continues to pioneer innovation, bridging tradition with technology and reshaping the future of fashion.

The Next Wave of Fashion Talents @ComplexCon 2025

Central to the showcase at ComplexCon is FabriX’s partnership with three emerging designers, carefully selected for their distinctive aesthetics, shared vision and savviness in social, trend and technology with FabriX.

These creators exemplify the fusion of creativity and technology, creating collections that resonate with a new generation of trend-savvy consumers. They include Paolina Russo, the London-based design duo of Paolina Russo and Lucile Guilmard, known for their futuristic take on sportswear heritage; Yat Pit, the visionary Hong Kong brand founded by Jason Mui and On-Ying Lai, blending cultural nostalgia with progressive fashion storytelling; and Celine Kwan, a Hong Kong-born, London-based designer known for her playful aesthetics with a commitment to sustainability, ethical manufacturing and technology.

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Visitors will have the opportunity to explore their latest designs, try them on virtually with Augmented Reality (AR) technologies, and place pre-orders directly — revolutionizing the traditional fashion retail experience.

From Digital to Gameverse: Taking Fashion Beyond Reality

As digital self-expression evolves, game skins are emerging as the next fashion statement, where style is no longer confined to the real world—it’s about identity in the metaverse. With Roblox reporting over 18.7 billion hours of global user engagement in Q4 2024, game skins have proven to be the new digital luxury. Virtual fashion has moved beyond novelty—it’s now a cultural shift, particularly for Gen Z and future generations.

Recognizing the growing significance of digital identity, FabriX collaborates with Roblox once again to curate the first-ever multi-brand game skin store providing 54 items created by 22 designers, showcasing the latest collection on one single platform.

Pioneering the Future of Fashion Innovation with AI
Reinterprets Iconic Fashion for the Digital Age

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the technologies’s landscape, FabriX is at the forefront, exploring the integration of tech into the fashion industries. Powered by cutting-edge AI technology, the marketing campaigns guide visitors through a comprehensive brand narrative crafted by the FabriX team – creating “FabriXian”, the FabriX digital muse. We carefully seize the event at ComplexCon, create and build a proper narrative to target our Gen Z’s customers. In the near future, fashion will be driven by technological practices, breaking more traditional boundaries and demonstrating FabriX’s determination to redefine the fashion industry through the power of technology.

Through digital fashion solutions and AR digital kiosks, FabriX breathes new life into heritage and classic brands, preserving their craftsmanship and legacy while reintroducing them to a new generation. A prime example is the recent collaboration with Shanghai Tang’s 30th Anniversary Exhibition, where FabriX digitized archival designs and enabled the public to virtually try on legendary pieces, demonstrating how the platform continues to push the boundaries of tradition-meets-technology.

Building on this vision, FabriX remains committed to supporting projects that bridge tradition and technology, from museum exhibitions to archival fashion showcases, ensuring that history is not just remembered—but re-lived in the digital age.

FabriX isn’t just showcasing the future of the fashion industry – we are building it.

By connecting the industry’s top tech partners, designers, brands and thought leaders, we are shaping a future where digital fashion becomes a part of everyday life, through gaming platforms and other emerging applications!

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Hashtag: #FabriX #FashionMeetsFuture #DigitalFashion #metaverse #FutureOfFashion #digitalfashion #fashiondesigner #CCIDA #CSTB #pmqhkdesign #fabriXworld #ComplexCon

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About FabriX

Founded in Hong Kong in 2022 with support from CCIDA and PMQ, FabriX was born with the mission to promote Hong Kong’s digital fashion on virtual runways worldwide. Its role has since expanded into an international digital fashion hub and marketplace, fostering innovation and driving artistic breakthroughs alongside commercial opportunities. Acting as a catalyst for creativity [and an advocate of digital fashion], FabriX inspires designers to explore bold ideas and push the boundaries of what’s possible in fashion.

Over the years, FabriX has made its mark on the global stage, presenting its innovations at events like FW2023 London Fashion Week, FW2024 Paris Fashion Week, and FW2025 Pitti Immagine Uomo 107. At Pitti Immagine Uomo, its groundbreaking AR try-on model transformed how buyers, fashionistas, and customers interact with fashion, sparking fresh conversations about the future of fashion technology.

Through groundbreaking collaborations, industry education, and creating case studies, FabriX is breaking barriers in fashion technology, aiming to lead the charge in redefining the global fashion landscape. Recently, FabriX was invited by Hong Kong Fashion Fest to digitize Shanghai Tang’s archival designs for its 30th Anniversary Exhibition, enabling the public to virtually try on iconic pieces in previously unimaginable ways. Recognised as one of HKFDA’s Top 10 Fashion Visionaries in 2024, FabriX continues to pioneer innovation, bridging tradition with technology and reshaping the future of fashion.

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About PMQ

Located in the heart of Hong Kong’s SoHo district, PMQ is the landmark of creative and design industries housing over 100 Hong Kong emerging designers. In 2014, PMQ was revitalised and transformed into a creative hub with a variety of design studios showcasing a wide array of design products including fashion and accessories, gifts & premium, homeware, and small furniture as well as other lifestyle goods and creative products. PMQ has now become an interactive platform for supporting up-and-coming creative talents and fostering a community of patrons and lovers of creativity, design, and heritage. It is also one of the popular venues in town for international design, arts, and cultural events from Hong Kong and around the world.

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About Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA)

The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) established in June 2024, formerly known as Create Hong Kong (CreateHK), is a dedicated office set up by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR Government) under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau to provide one-stop services and support to the cultural and creative industries with a mission to foster a conducive environment in Hong Kong to facilitate the development of arts, culture and creative sectors as industries. Its strategic foci are nurturing talent and facilitating start-ups, exploring markets, promoting cross-sectoral and cross-genre collaboration, promoting the development of arts, culture and creative sectors as industries under the industry-oriented principle, and promoting Hong Kong as Asia’s creative capital and fostering a creative atmosphere in the community to implement Hong Kong’s positioning as the East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange under the National 14th Five-Year Plan.

Disclaimer: The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region provides funding support to the project only, and does not otherwise take part in the project. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in these materials/events (or by members of the project team) are those of the project organisers only and do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency, the CreateSmart Initiative Secretariat or the CreateSmart Initiative Vetting Committee.

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Etiqa’s Project Firefly Reinforces Mangrove Ecosystem in Sungai Panjang in Collaboration with Malaysian Nature Society

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SELANGOR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 January 2026 – Etiqa has launched Etiqa’s Project Firefly a new environmental initiative dedicated to conserving one of Malaysia’s iconic firefly habitats while uplifting the livelihood of the communities living along Sungai Panjang in Sabak Bernam, who rely on eco-tourism and the mangrove ecosystem. The programme was carried out in collaboration with the Malaysian Nature Society (MNS), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), and the Sabak Bernam District Council.

(L to R) Raffi Ismail, Marketing & Partnership Manager, Malaysian Nature Society; Fukhairudin Mohd Yusof, CEO of Etiqa General Insurance Berhad; Zaki Parmin, Assistant Agricultural Officer, Sabak Bernam District Council; Amran Hassan, Chief Strategy Officer, Etiqa

Through Etiqa’s Project Firefly, Etiqa is taking proactive steps to preserve and sustain the ecosystem by planting 130 Sonneratia Caseolaris or locally known as Berembang saplings and 200 Sonneratia Caseolaris seeds, undertaking habitat restoration works, and mobilising 50 Etiqa volunteers for a community-driven initiative along Sungai Panjang, covering a total stretch of 10 kilometres. In addition, an awareness session was conducted by Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia’s Faculty of Science which aimed to educate participants on the ecological importance of fireflies and the need for long-term conservation.

Fireflies play an important role as indicators of mangrove ecosystem health, which in turn supports environmental balance and benefits surrounding communities. However, across Malaysia, firefly populations are declining due to rapid habitat loss caused by river pollution, deforestation, and increasing light pollution along mangrove-lined rivers. These threats not only endanger native species but also affect the livelihoods of local fishermen and villagers who rely on healthy river ecosystems and firefly-based eco-tourism. Protecting congregating firefly zones through the preservation of adequate vegetation buffers along riverbanks is therefore critical to ensuring the long-term survival of these species and the sustainability of local livelihoods.

Fukhairudin Mohd Yusof, CEO of Etiqa General Insurance Berhad (EGIB) said, “We initiated Etiqa’s Project Firefly as conserving native firefly species is deeply connected to the well-being of the communities that co-exist around them. By conserving firefly habitats, we are not only protecting an irreplaceable part of Malaysia’s biodiversity but also helping sustain the eco-tourism and river-based livelihoods of Sungai Panjang residents. This reflects Etiqa’s purpose in Making the World a Better Place that includes meaningful environmental action which strengthens both nature and society, creating long-term value for future generations.”

Mr. I.S Shanmugaraj, Executive Director of Malaysia Nature Society says, “Fireflies are natural indicators of a healthy mangrove ecosystem, and their presence reflects the overall condition of our rivers and surrounding environments. We commend Etiqa for taking proactive steps through Etiqa’s Project Firefly to address the growing threats of habitat degradation along fireflies corridor. Meaningful conservation requires collective action, and we hope this initiative will inspire more companies to collaborate with environmental organisations and local communities to protect biodiversity while supporting sustainable livelihoods for the long term.”Hashtag: #Etiqamy

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About Etiqa

Etiqa is a multi-channel distributor of Insurance and Takaful products via its 10,000 agency force, 44 branches and 17 offices, over 490 bancassurance network (via Maybank branches, third-party banks, as well as co-operatives and brokers) through its presence in Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Indonesia and Cambodia.

In striving to make the world a better place, Etiqa’s Sustainability journey focuses on internal initiatives that reduces its carbon footprint and increases its social impact, as well as external solutions that allow its clients to do the same.

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PolyU research teams and startups shine at CES 2026, winning three prestigious innovation awards

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 January 2026 – The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) led 19 startups to the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, held from 6 to 9 January. Alongside the groundbreaking technologies presented by participating startups, the University also showcased its research achievements, covering fields such as human security, digital health and energy optimisation. PolyU delivered an outstanding performance at this year’s Show, with three projects winning one “Best of Innovation Award” and two “Innovation Awards”. This not only marks the University’s best result since it first took part in this event, but also accounts for two-thirds of all awards received by the Hong Kong startup delegation, underscoring PolyU excellence in research, innovation and entrepreneurship.

PolyU delivered an outstanding performance at this year’s CES, with three projects winning one “Best of Innovation Award” and two “Innovation Awards”, underscoring the University’s excellence in research, innovation and entrepreneurship.

Prof. Christopher CHAO, PolyU Senior Vice President (Research and Innovation), remarked, “PolyU is committed to nurturing innovative research talent with both national and international outlooks. We empower our teams by leading them to major international innovation events and fostering close collaboration among industry, academia, research and investment sectors on a global level, creating opportunities for the overseas expansion of PolyU startups. PolyU was the sole university from Hong Kong to exhibit at the event, with its participating teams making up 30% of the Hong Kong delegation, contributing to Hong Kong’s advancement into an international innovation and technology hub. Our record-breaking performance at this year’s CES affirms international recognition of PolyU research and innovation, propelling our teams to continue striving along the path of innovation and technology to create even more profound social impact.”

PolyU led 19 startups to exhibit at CES 2026. Prof. Christopher Chao (centre) posed with representatives from the award-winning PolyU teams.
PolyU led 19 startups to exhibit at CES 2026. Prof. Christopher Chao (centre) posed with representatives from the award-winning PolyU teams.

Leveraging its robust research strengths and its unique startup ecosystem, PolyVentures, the University actively supports its research teams and startups in developing innovative technologies, bringing Hong Kong research achievements to the global stage. The Smart Firefighting Robot, developed by Mr WANG Meng, a PhD candidate of the Department of Building Environment and Energy Engineering as well as Founder of PolyU startup Widemount Dynamics Tech Limited, along with his team, achieved the highest score in the “Products in Support of Human Security for All” category and earned the prestigious “Best of Innovation Award”. The Powered Rehab Skateboard, developed by Prof. Kenneth FONG, Associate Dean of the Graduate School and Associate Head of the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, received an “Innovation Award” in the “Accessibility and Longevity” category. The FattaLab® Fatty Liver Diagnostic Device, developed by a team spearheaded by Prof. ZHENG Yongping, Henry G. Leong Professor in Biomedical Engineering, Chair Professor of Biomedical Engineering, and Founder and Chief Scientist of PolyU startup Eieling Technology Limited, also won an “Innovation Award” in the “Digital Health” category.

The three award-winning innovations aim to enhance human security or health through cutting-edge technologies. The AI-driven Smart Firefighting Robot features autonomous patrol, burning materials classification, fire extinguishing and real-time data sharing functions in smoke-filled environments, protecting firefighters and the public simultaneously. The Powered Rehab Skateboard is a portable and cost-effective robotic system that supports home-based and community rehabilitation for stroke patients. The skateboard facilitates motor recovery in hemiparetic upper limbs and allows users to engage in effective therapy. The FattaLab® Fatty Liver Diagnostic Device is the world’s first lightweight intelligent assessment system for fatty liver detection. Weighs only 120 grams, the device can complete fatty liver assessment within 30 seconds, achieving detection accuracy at medical-grade standards.

Organised by the Consumer Technology Association, CES is one of the world’s largest and most influential consumer electronics exhibitions, spotlighting cutting-edge technologies for modern living. This year, CES attracted over 4,500 exhibitors from around the globe. The PolyU startups participating in the exhibition were as follows:

PolyU Startups Featured Innovations Company Representatives
AniMed Technology Limited Contactless real-time AI-driven health monitoring Dr LYU Weimin
Co-founder and CEO, AniMed Technology Limited
CyanSE Smart Energy Tech Limited AI-powered energy optimisation platforms for smart buildings Ms Amber ZHANG
Co-founder, CyanSE Smart Energy Tech Limited
DRESIO Limited AI-powered physiotherapy assessments software solution Mr Alexander YING
CEO, DRESIO Limited
Eieling Technology Limited FattaLab® Fatty Liver Diagnostic Device
(CES 2026 Innovation Award)
Prof. ZHENG Yongping
Henry G. Leong Professor in Biomedical Engineering, Chair Professor of Biomedical Engineering, PolyU; Founder and Chief Scientist, Eieling Technology Limited
Entoptica Limited Cutting-edge ophthalmic diagnostic technologies Dr Mukhit KULMAGANBETOV
Senior Research Fellow, InnoHK Centre for Eye and Vision Research; CEO, Entoptica Limited
Feelings Group Limited AI-powered computer vision solution Dr WONG Wing-sze
Research Assistant Professor, Department of Language Science and Technology, PolyU; Clinical Consultant and Co-inventor, Feelings Group Limited

Ms YIP Chi-hay
Partner, Feelings Group Limited

Gembody Limited Next-generation portable AI ultrasound system Ms MAO Qian
CEO, Gembody Limited

Dr YANG Fan
CTO, Gembody Limited
ImageVector MedTech Limited AI-Vision for Joint Degeneration

Dr JIANG Tianshu

Executive Director, ImageVector MedTech Limited

Immune Materials Limited Innovative long-lasting antimicrobial self-disinfection materials Prof. Chris LO Kwan-yu
Professor, Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies, PolyU; Co-founder, Immune Materials Limited

Prof. KAN Chi-wai
Associate Dean and Professor, School of Fashion and Textiles, PolyU; Co-founder, Immune Materials Limited

Innobound Limited Portable smart terminal for emotional interaction, health monitoring and daily living assistance Ms GAO Lan
CEO and Founder, Innobound Limited
MedVision Limited AI-powered medical imaging solution Prof. CAI Jing
Head and Professor, Department of Health Technology and Informatics, PolyU; Consultant, MedVision Limited

Dr MA Zongrui
Postdoctoral Fellow,Department of Health Technology and Informatics, PolyU; Founder, MedVision Limited

Mirror Caring Limited Knee health management solution Prof. Stephen WANG Jia
Professor, School of Design, PolyU; Founder, Mirror Caring Limited
Nuvatech Limited Next-Gen Fashion OS powered by Multi-modal AI Mr DENG Yanheng
Founder, Nuvatech Limited
On-Skin Wearable Technology Limited Wearable Biomedical Electronic Device Dr Rayman GONG
Founder and CEO, On-Skin Wearable Technology Limited
ReSaTech Limited AI solutions for product reliability Mr Ricky LAW
CEO, ReSaTech Limited
UbiquiTech Innovations Limited Edge-AI robot for autonomous inspection and cleaning in confined spaces Prof. CAO Jiannong
Vice President (Education), Otto Poon Charitable Foundation Professor in Data Science, Chair Professor of Distributed and Mobile Computing, PolyU;
Founder and Chief Scientist, UbiquiTech Innovations Limited

Dr LIANG Zhixuan
Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Computing, PolyU; Founder and CEO, UbiquiTech Innovations Limited

Vcare Vision Technology Limited Non-invasive myopia prevention solution Dr TANG Yuk-ming
Senior Lecturer, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, PolyU; Co-founder, Vcare Vision Technology Limited
Widemount Dynamics Tech Limited Smart Firefighting Robot

(CES 2026 Best of Innovation Award)

Mr WANG Meng
PhD candidate, Building Environment and Energy Engineering, PolyU; Founder, Widemount Dynamics Tech Limited
XOXO Beverages Limited Automated Cocktail Machine for improvements event and hospitality efficiency Mr Nicholas YU Wo-ping
Founder, XOXO Beverages Limited

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Starlight Centre Launches New Program For Students with Autism Entering Mainstream Primary Schools.

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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 January 2026 – Starlight Centre has launched a new program designed for students with autism entering mainstream primary schools, including Pathlight and St. Andrew’s Mission School, next year. This school-readiness program is aimed at preschoolers (around 6 years old) in preparation for the challenges of primary school. Starlight Centre plans to utilise peer modelling and the RISE™ framework to equip these preschoolers with the essential skills needed for the transition to primary school.

Peer Modeling
Starlight Centre has provided specialised care services for children with high-functioning autism from primary 1 to 6 and have supported many students who are now ready to demonstrate positive behaviours from the programmes. Through peer modelling, younger students can observe and learn from their more experienced peers, helping them understand the acceptable boundaries of good behaviour.

RISE™
The Starlight RISE™ Primary School Readiness Program effectively prepares young children for formal education by developing their physical, social, emotional, and cognitive skills through engaging, play-based activities.

By actively involving parents in the process through comprehensive evaluations and strong partnerships, Starlight Centre aims to make parents feel valued and confident that their child’s development is being supported holistically, beyond just basic skills.

Hashtag: #AutismEducation #SpecialNeedsEducation #EarlyChildhoodEducation #ParentingSupport #StarlightCentre

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About Starlight Centre

Starlight was founded by a group of parents and seasoned autism professionals who have experienced first-hand the challenges of finding the most effective therapy programs, preschools, and after-school care services. We understand what you’re going through and are here to help. No matter your child’s needs, come to us, and we will connect you with the right resources.

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