# manifesto:

a new era for fashion excellence

In the ever-evolving tapestry of the fashion industry, two undeniable truths emerge: the heartbeat of fashion success is the speed of concept-to-market, and the toll of ultra-fast fashion on our planet is marked by poorly fitted and non-durable clothing.

The surge of ultra-fast fashion looms over the industry, threatening the delicate balance. While speed remains a collective pursuit, the collateral damage to our planet is an urgent wake-up call. Standing at the crossroads, RESOURCE guides the industry down a path that seamlessly intertwines speed with environmental responsibility.

We're on a relentless mission to equip the industry with cutting-edge tools, catapulting product development to unprecedented heights. Fast concept-to-market shouldn't be a privilege; it's the new norm for every fashion brand that values product quality and durability.

Join us in shaping this new era where speed, sustainability, and excellence harmonize to redefine the very essence of fashion.

# crafting dreams, igniting futures:

meet the visionaries behind resource

Tatiana Tian and Ziqi Deng, the driving forces behind RESOURCE, share a unique perspective as daughters of manufacturing families and former founders of a fashion brand. Their journey began in 2020, and since then, RESOURCE has partnered with over 100 emerging and flourishing fashion brands, kickstarting the dreams of 80 brands from scratch. With an intimate understanding of the hurdles faced by emerging brands, we stand side by side, donning multiple hats as technical designers, pattern makers, production managers, manufacturers, and freight forwarders. RESOURCE is proudly the all-in-one companion for brands embarking on their exhilarating journey.

Our teams aren't just dedicated; we are genuinely thrilled to be your companions on this transformative journey. We seamlessly blend the threads of traditional fashion supply chains with the cutting-edge realm of AI technology, pushing the boundaries between creative vision and the tangible reality of production.

The RESOURCE team ensures unparalleled quality and priority from manufacturers by handpicking partners who share our deep commitment to investing in your success. We go the extra mile, conducting thorough due diligence on manufacturers and bringing a newfound transparency to the production world.  We believe in a future where speed and sustainability coexist, and every fashion brand emerges as a beacon of quality and durability.

# Our story

- **The Threads Begin**  
  Victoria Wu (Ziqi Deng’s mom) laid the foundation for VIC Garment in Shanghai, serving as a trading company catering to Israeli and European fashion brands.  
  **1999**

- **The Duke Connection**  
  Tatiana Tian and Ziqi Deng crossed paths at Duke University in 2015, sparking a friendship rooted in their shared passion for entrepreneurship.  
  **2015**

- **From NYC to Z&T**  
  Post-graduation, Tatiana and Ziqi made their way to the bustling streets of NYC, briefly venturing into corporate life. A nostalgic whisper of their entrepreneurial dreams led them to quit their jobs and birthed Z&T, a fashion brand.  
  **2020**

- **Pivoting Towards RESOURCE**  
  Awakened by the shared struggles of underrepresented fashion brands, Tatiana and Ziqi pivoted their journey towards a higher purpose. RESOURCE emerged, a fashion supply chain tech company empowering brands at the inception of their fashion and sourcing expedition.  
  **2021**

- **In the Arena of NY Fashion**  
  As RESOURCE became the go-to solution for emerging fashion brands, Ziqi and Tatiana seamlessly integrated themselves into the vibrant New York fashion community. Hosting exclusive events at NYFW in collaboration with ALLBIRDS and collaborating with FIT students to deepen their understanding of pattern-making, they actively contribute to the dynamic pulse of the industry.  
  **2022**

- **Embracing AI's Evolution**  
  Advancements in AI technology propelled RESOURCE into a new era of possibilities. Today, we embrace the cutting-edge capabilities that AI brings to the prototyping and development stage, revolutionizing the way we shape the future of fashion.  
  **2023**