What do you get when you mix a NASA alum, a multi-disciplinary artist, and a fearless model? You get Alix Lu, our cover star! With Opaliris, she’s merging tech and beauty, turning virtual try-ons into an art form. The future of fashion is here—and it’s bold, beautiful, and a little rebellious.
Alix Lu always knew that creative exploration would underpin her future. She’s a Media Design graduate, multi-disciplinary artist, and a former NASA Associate. In tandem with her creative projects, Alix has also maintained her modeling portfolio, full to the brim of features in a variety of renowned publications. Now, her desire to honor her free spirit brought her right into the arms of an AI platform endeavor that immediately changed her life.
“Opaliris is a virtual-try-on (VTO) platform that is about to change the digital shopping experience of the next generation,” expressed Alix. “At Opaliris, I worked with the engineering team to create demos of how our virtual-try-on technology seamlessly blends the reality of what the user sees on the screen and the physical world.”
At the core of Opaliris is their prototype VTO technology designed by seasoned AI engineers and researchers. Founded in 2022 by serial tech entrepreneur Zhao Jian, Opaliris began as a project focused on delivering state-of-the art, virtual-try-on technology. It has leveraged generative AI to dramatically improve the existing VTO landscape, securing millions of dollars in funding in the span of just two years. Opaliris is developing a custom-built platform powered by their VTO technology that online retailers and D2C businesses can utilize to improve the virtual cosmetic shopping experience for global audiences.
Alix Lu has created live demos that showcase what Opaliris is capable of, while also serving as the face of the company’s global marketing campaign. Alix’s portrait and unique perspective have now appeared in publications all over the world – her personal journey with Opaliris a topic of profound discussion. “I have my heart invested into what Opaliris is pioneering,” revealed Alix. “We’re on the brink of carving new pathways for the flow of online commerce. It’s a visceral feeling to serve in the role that I do, all the while internationally representing the Opaliris platform.”
Recent breakthroughs in AI have helped Opaliris developers engineer solutions of higher visual fidelity, working with more lighting conditions while minimizing distortions. The result? A state-of-the-art, seamless interactive experience for users. “As a creative person, I tend to see Opaliris through the scope of how I want to be understood, expressively,” shared Alix Lu. “I consider Opaliris to be a tool for beauty seekers. The platform facilitates a conversation about understanding how our perceptions shape us, and how they can still, at the same time, transform us into being someone new—even digitally.” During demos, the model revealed that she envisions herself as a living demonstration of breakthrough possibility. “I hope to inspire young women who interact with this platform to be daring in their approach to having fun, while also making a difference,” expressed Alix. “Let’s leave this planet marked with our names on it!”
