When Kyle and I first met on Hinge in 2019, we had no idea that our shared creative spark would ignite a revolutionary fashion and film venture. Today, I want to share the story of how our brand emerged from a deeply personal collaboration into a mission to reshape both industries.
A MARRIAGE OF DESIGN
Our story began with our wedding on 11/11/22 - not just as a celebration of our love, but as our first creative partnership. Together, we designed everything from our wedding attire to our rings, shoes, and even the invitations. This magical moment of collaboration showed us what was possible when we combined our creative energies.
INTERSECTION OF FILM & FASHION
What started as a personal project soon evolved into something bigger.
When our mentor, Bill Warner, who revolutionized the film industry with his innovation (the first digital video editor - Avid Technology), came to us with his next innovation that enables backyard science fiction (Lightcraft Technology), we began working on a science fiction film that would tell untold stories about Mongolia and the world's resource challenges through a futuristic lens.
But instead of following the traditional Hollywood path, we chose to break new ground.
Guided by Bill's wisdom to follow our hearts and energies, we learned that we didn't need to wait for perfect scripts or massive budgets. We could start creating immediately through short films. Each film we produced became a vehicle for launching unique, sustainable fashion pieces - from leather jackets to cool shoes.
WHY SCI-FI MOVIE
Movies are one of the most effective ways to change mindsets and shape the future.
Science fiction enables us to dream and visualize a future that we want to live in.
However, we are shocked by how terrible the current movie industry is.
The real stories do not get funded and told
Misrepresentation and stereotyping
Lack of diversity
Sexism
Promoting unrealistic beauty standards
Glorification of violence
Overemphasis of box office success leading to lack of originality and creativity
After learning how much negative impact this has on shaping our minds, we were called to play our part in changing that in our way
WHY MADE-TO-ORDER BRAND
After months of research, trial, and error, we learned shocking news - how broken the fashion industry is and how much negative impact it has on the environment and on our culture.
10% of global carbon emissions.
2nd largest consumer of water.
20% of world's industrial water pollution.
Significant air pollution.
Over production and over-consumption leading to 11 million tons of textile ending in landfill yearly.
Exponential growth of synthetic fibers (over 90% of clothes made by fast fashion companies like H&M/Shein) that take centuries to biodegrade while emitting significant CO2.
The list goes on.
We want to change this. By doing it differently and hopefully inspiring change along the way.
Our made-to-order model emerged from a commitment to conscious creation. Each piece is crafted only when ordered, eliminating waste while maintaining the highest quality. We're telling untold stories through sustainable fashion. Each piece has a real story.
FOR THE VISIONARIES
Our community has grown to include the underdogs, the change-makers, the creators, entrepreneurs, and forward-thinking individuals who share our vision for change. You're not just customers - you're partners in our mission to prove that fashion can be both luxurious and sustainable, and that meaningful stories deserve to be told.
Each short film we create (three so far, with more coming) and every piece we design (seven and counting) represents a step toward our larger vision. By 2027, we aim to complete our feature film, but the journey itself is already transforming how we think about fashion, storytelling, and sustainability.
MOVING FORWARD
This isn't just a business for us - it's a love story that grew into a mission. Whether through our made-to-order leather jackets or our narrative films, we're working to create a future where creativity serves both people and planet.
We're grateful to have you along on this journey. Every order supports not just sustainable fashion, but a larger vision of what's possible when we dare to reimagine entire industries.
Thank you for being part of our story. The best chapters are still to come.
With ZORIG,
Khat & Kyle