High Fashion International

What High Fashion International does

High Fashion International Limited is a Hong Kong-listed (HKEX: 608) vertically integrated fashion enterprise founded in 1978, headquartered in Kwai Chung with its China headquarters in Hangzhou. The company manufactures and trades garments, silk fabrics, and textile products through wholly-owned production subsidiaries across China (Xiaoshan, Xinchang, Zhongshan, Dongguan, Shenzhen) and Cambodia, with sales and marketing offices in the US and Italy. Its operations cover the entire fashion industry chain — printing and dyeing, weaving, knitting, garment production, design, brand retail, and a property/innovation hub (WL District) housing over 100 enterprises.

The company operates a portfolio of consumer brands spanning fast fashion (Theme), silk apparel (August Silk, CSLR, Axelledesoie), lifestyle (Susan Carlington), high-end womenswear (CB, Aisi), and silk athleisure (Silkism), distributed through dedicated retail counters, over 2,000 wholesale points in Europe and the US, and the The.Me Showroom B2B marketplace. Its proprietary sustainable technology stack — Innocell (circular regenerated cellulose), Silkology (washable silk), InResST Nylon (biodegradable fabric), and Aqua Print — is protected by over 170 patents and certifications including STeP by OEKO-TEX, MADE IN GREEN, GRS, and bluesign.

The business model combines contract manufacturing for fashion brands and retailers (B2B, quote-based pricing), brand-led retail and wholesale of finished apparel, and managed services from the WL District innovation hub. The company targets enterprise customers across fashion, activewear, and creative industries in over 11 countries, with sustainability positioning as the primary differentiator. Family-controlled (Lam family: founder Lam Foo Wah as Chairman, with sons Will Lam and Well Lam as joint Managing Directors since February 2020), the company has been publicly traded since 1992 and employs 5,001-10,000 people.

Name

High Fashion International

Legal name

High Fashion International Limited

Website

https://highfashion.com.hk

Company type

Public

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

High Fashion International is a Hong Kong-listed, vertically integrated silk and garment manufacturer founded in 1978, serving global fashion brands through wholly-owned production facilities in China and Cambodia, a portfolio of consumer brands across Asia, Europe, and the US, and proprietary sustainable textile technologies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Apparel and Textile Manufacturing

NAICS

Apparel Manufacturing (315), Broadwoven Fabric Mills (31321), Knit Fabric Mills (313240), Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (31599), Textile and Fabric Finishing and Fabric Coating Mills (3133)

SIC

Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300), Broadwoven Fabric Mills, Man Made Fiber & Silk (2221), Knit Outerwear Mills (2253), Women's, Misses', And Juniors Outerwear (2330), Wholesale-Apparel, Piece Goods & Notions (5130)

akta.pro primary industry

Dresses, Skirts & Tailored Apparel Cut & Sew (Suits/Formalwear) (IMAOAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Textiles, Fabrics, Trims & Components Suppliers (CRAAAAAL), Textiles & Fabric / Piece Goods Wholesale (CRAOADAH), Scarves/Shawls/Winter Neckwear Manufacturing (IMAOAFAD), Knitwear & Sweaters Manufacturers (CRAAAAAJ)

Keywords

• Sustainable textile manufacturing
• Garment production services
• Fashion brand retail
• Silk apparel manufacturing
• Circular fashion innovation

Headquarters

HQ city

Kwai Tsing

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Manufacturing & Production: Sustainable, high-quality textile and garment manufacturing covering the entire fashion industry chain including fashion design and production, printing & dyeing
2. Brand Retailing: In-house innovative design and production for high-end custom, luxury, fast fashion, and lifestyle brands through owned retail and wholesale channels
3. Property Management & Innovation Hub: WL District co-working hub, cultural park, expo center, and industrial park operations; ecosystem model business park with focus on Innovation and Creativity

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

High Fashion International manufactures sustainable silk textiles and garments on a vertically integrated basis, from printing and dyeing through to finished apparel. The company also operates a portfolio of owned fashion brands (Theme, August Silk, CSLR, Axelledesoie, Susan Carlington, CB, Aisi, Silkism) sold through retail stores and wholesale channels across Asia, Europe, and the US. In addition, it runs the WL District innovation/property ecosystem, the The.Me Showroom B2B trade platform, and proprietary sustainable textile technologies including Innocell, Silkology, InResST Nylon, and Aqua Print.

Product overview

High Fashion International is a leading global fashion house that operates as a diversified fashion enterprise covering the entire fashion industry chain. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio spanning manufacturing (Fabric & Apparel), brand retailing (Theme, August Silk, CSLR, Axelledesoie, Susan Carlington, CB, Aisi, Silkism), B2B platforms (The.Me Showroom), and innovation hubs (WL District, Innovation Centers). Their product portfolio includes specialized sustainable textile technologies such as Innocell (circular regenerated cellulose), Silkology (washable silk), InResST Nylon (biodegradable fabric), and Aqua Print Technology (sustainable printing). The company emphasizes vertical integration from design and production to retail, with strong focus on sustainability and digital transformation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Theme: Modern fast fashion brand for working women, offering over 40 dedicated counters and stores in shopping malls across mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and India
• August Silk
• CSLR
• Axelledesoie
• Susan Carlington
• CB
• Aisi
• Silkism
• The.Me Showroom
• WL District (WLD)
• Innocell
• Silkology

Quantifiable outcome

• Water savings of 60-80% with Aqua Print Technology
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• Yibin GracecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2024Sustainable fashion collaboration announcement for crafting the future of fashion with sustainable practices
• Economist ImpactminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 February 2022Mr. Will Lam spoke virtually at Economist Impact's Sustainability Week Asia 2022 as a sustainability leader in fashion and apparel industry
• Lenzing GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 October 2021Long-term strategic partnership for sustainable fabrics including TENCEL™ Lyocell, TENCEL™ modal, LENZING™ ECOVERO™ and TENCEL™ Lyocell in REFIBRA™ technology. High Fashion received TENCEL™ Strategic Partnership Award, China for continuous contributions to sustainability.
• The R CollectivecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 October 2021Partnership for RECIRCLE recycled silk knit capsule - The R Collective partnered with High Fashion to create breakthrough recycled silk products by recycling luxury IP-sensitive silk fabrics that would otherwise be routinely incinerated. This textile-waste-reducing collaboration represents circular economy innovation in the silk industry.
• Shanghai Hongqiao International Import Commodities Exhibition Co., Ltd.majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 November 2019Strategic cooperation agreement and extended cooperation agreement for High Fashion Business Park to serve as extended platform of Shanghai CIIE and Hongqiao Pinhui Zhejiang Center (Hangzhou)
• OEKO-TEX®coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2018Only silk enterprise in the world holding both OEKO-TEX® and MADE IN GREEN by OEKO-TEX® certifications; first silk company in China to obtain MADE IN GREEN by OEKO-TEX® certification
• World Wildlife Fund (WWF)majorOthersReceived Green Certificate from WWF recognizing sustainability efforts
• bluesign®coreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial partner of bluesign® system for sustainable textile production
• UOB Commercial Banking AcademyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHigh Fashion Group joined hands with UOB Commercial Banking Academy and hosted a visit for their interns
• WL District Ecosystem CompaniescoreOthersOver 100 enterprises from fashion design, technology, e-commerce and sustainability operate within the WL District ecosystem in Hangzhou and Hong Kong
• Hangzhou Vocational and Technical CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished High Fashion Womenswear Institute in 2009 for talent development; strategic partnership with over 30 domestic and foreign universities including Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, China Academy of Art, and Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Texwinca Holdings: Hong Kong-listed textile and apparel manufacturer with knitting, dyeing, and garment production in China and Southeast Asia. Direct comparable in knit outerwear manufacturing and vertical integration.
• Crystal International Group: Hong Kong-listed apparel manufacturer (HKEX: 2232) producing garments for global brands across woven, knit, and sweater categories with manufacturing in China, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Bangladesh. Closest direct peer to High Fashion's B2B garment manufacturing business model and Asia-based factory footprint.
• Pacific Textiles Holdings: Hong Kong-listed knit fabric manufacturer producing textile products for global apparel brands with factories in China, Vietnam, and Sri Lanka. Comparable to High Fashion's fabric mill and knitting operations.
• Regina Miracle International: Hong Kong-listed intimate apparel and bra manufacturer with vertically integrated production in China and Vietnam supplying Victoria's Secret and other global brands. Comparable in Hong Kong-listed B2B apparel manufacturing and Asia-based production.
• Li & Fung Limited: Hong Kong-headquartered global sourcing and supply chain company for apparel and consumer goods, providing end-to-end manufacturing coordination across Asia. Comparable to High Fashion's B2B full-chain fashion manufacturing and trading business.
• Shenzhou International Group: Hong Kong-listed largest knitwear manufacturer in China, supplying Nike, Uniqlo, Adidas and other global brands. Comparable in vertically integrated large-scale knit apparel manufacturing and B2B model.
• Wensli Silk: China-based silk products manufacturer and brand, one of the largest silk enterprises in China. Direct competitor in silk-based textile and apparel manufacturing with similar heritage and scale.

Broad incumbents

• Esprit Holdings: Global apparel retailer and brand headquartered in Hong Kong/Ratingen, comparable to High Fashion's retail brand operations. The two companies share a board member (Mr. Chung Kwok Pan was an independent director of Esprit), indicating industry overlap.
• Ruyi Group (Shandong Ruyi): China-based large textile and apparel conglomerate that owns Gieves & Hawkes, Aquascutum, SMCP, and other international brands. Comparable in vertical integration from textile to apparel brand ownership with a strong silk heritage.

Regional players

• Giordano International: Hong Kong-listed apparel retailer with brands like Giordano and Giordano Ladies across Asia, Middle East, and other markets. Comparable in Hong Kong-listed apparel retail and brand distribution especially in Greater China and Southeast Asia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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