Facilitating new narratives

Meet Jeanne de Kroon, connecting worlds and stories through craftsmanship. Jeanne is the founder of Zazi vintage, partner of the UN Ethical Fashion Initiative, and consultant for global business. READ MORE
Lessons in sustainability: the traditional craft of suzani in Tajikistan

In conversation with Tahmina Karimova, founder of women’s social enterprise Ozara in Tajikistan, about preserving traditional crafts while providing training and employment to vulnerable women in the local community. READ MORE
Honouring the Value Chain

By listening to the stories of artisans, farmers, natural dyers and weavers, we as a global community will truly begin to understand what is needed for true ‘sustainability’. READ MORE

Recent Work

Learn more about Jeanne’s most recent work - from articles and advisory to speaking and events on the intersection of sustainability, new narratives and artisanal craftsmanship.

Vogue india

Jeanne and the kullvi whims collective talk to senior Vogue editor Bandana Tewari about the collaboration of ZAZI. “ is the label’s intentional collaborations with over 1,100 artisans from all corners of the world that is a study in cultural sustainability”
Good Clothes, Fair Pay - ASN bank

Jeanne supports the Good Clothes, Fair Pay is a campaign through ASN Bank. The campaign is focussed on demanding living wage legislation across the garment, textile and footwear sector. We need 1 million signatures from EU citizens to push for legislation that requires companies to conduct living wage due diligence in their supply chains.
THE FUTURE OF WELL-BEING AT DLD CONFERENCE - THERME GROUP

Jeanne joins the discussion on the future of well-being during the DLD conference. Therme Art invited panelists to discuss what we can learn from ancient indigenous knowledge from around the world to "reinstate substantive and egalitarian wellbeing in our future cities".
It saw four experts working across a range of industries, including science, architecture and fashion assembled to discuss the interconnectedness between the wellbeing of people and planet. The conversation was hosted by Mikolaj Sekutowicz of Therme Group to talk to experts across fields to assess poignant technological, economic, societal and ecological shifts present on a global scale. More information here
A Question Of Scissors

Jeanne de Kroon shows us upcycling designs that you can imitate at home. Published by Frankfurter Allgemeine. READ MORE
MUTUAL AID: THE POLITICS OF GAIA

Jeanne de Kroon joins Therme Art to discuss some of the environment’s most pressing issues through an inclusive and collective understanding. Published by Therme Art. WATCH HERE
The power of female leadership for Salvatore Ferragamo

Jeanne de kroon was invited by Ferragamo as a sustainable thinker for the contributor’s angle to interview women’s leaders from the global south on craft, rural development and visions for the future of fashion. Read full piece here
WELLBEING CULTURE SYMPOSIUM | HILDEGARD VON BINGEN - EARTH AS FEMALE BODY

Jeanne de Kroon presented an exploration of the earth as feminine body, highlighting the cyclical knowledge provided by the earth to guide us forward for the Therme symposium. Therme Art joined forces with the One Health Research Centre, Serpentine and IKEM to present the Wellbeing Culture Symposium on Hildegard von Bingen in Meisenheim, Germany. The symposium was co-curated by Hans Ulrich Obrist and Mikolaj Sekutowicz, and hosted by Christian Held. More information here
One Young World x Extreme International

Jeanne de Kroon joins Young One World at COP26. READ MORE
The Traditional Craft of Suzani in Tajikistan

Learn about the intricacy and cultural meaning of suzani embroidery. Published by Eco-Age. READ MORE
'Made in Afghanistan.' Once Symbolized Hope.

Fashion was seen as a way forward for the country and its craftspeople, especially women. But those involved are terrified it may turn them into targets. Published by New York Times. READ MORE

Consulting

When it comes to running an organization with purpose, there are so many layers that are both unseen and seen. Over the years, Jeanne has been supporting individuals, small businesses and corporates on their journey to work with respect for people and in harmony with nature.

Individual

Learn how to plant the seeds for your personal visions and projects to grow in a way that respects and honours the value chain.
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Small Business

From seed to flower, learn how to implement the structure and communications for long-term partnerships and beautiful co-creations.
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Corporate

Navigate your value chain and learn how to foster diversity of knowledge and partnerships for long-term organizational health and corporate responsibility.
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