The inaugural Het Hapjesfestijn took place two weeks ago, leaving attendees buzzing with excitement. Aa curated the afterparty, featuring Karmel, Misa, Eauxmar, and a live show from Michael Ekow + May, all documented by Aa partygirls Chiara and Christina.
A roundup of what we’ll be getting at the Baba Bazaar organized by Baba Boys this weekend May 17th and 18th.
Stupid and the City ™️ x Trends on Ice brings you the ultimate guide to being an ‘IT Girl’. The ‘How to Build an IT Girl’ manual is the fashion-forward, c*nt-forward, bad-b*tch forward, all-inclusive guide discussing everything the ‘IT Girl’ wears, says, and thinks. Whether in need of a little confidence boost or a full seasonal rebrand, it is necessary that we all internalise this guide for our own benefit.
A not-so-definitive but deeply curated list of Europe’s best music festivals in 2025, handpicked by the Aa team for those who plan ahead or just need a little push.
A candid March roundup of what’s been on our minds, in our carts, and on our shelves.
Ahead of their very first intervention, invading a ground-floor window on Zeedijk from March 3rd until the 9th, performance art manifestation Trespassing’s team gave us an inside look into their project. Keep on reading for details of Amsterdam Centrum’s most intrusive new neighbor.
On February 13, 2025, Dr. Martens and Rooted celebrated Galentine’s Day at Benelux Bar in Amsterdam, launching the Buzz platforms with music, drinks, and immaculate vibes. Aa’s Chiara Wagner documented the night through her lens.
Racing to grow up and clinging to youth—two sides of the same struggle. Coralie Fargeat’s ‘The Substance’ dissects the chaos of identity, beauty, and the fight to hold onto what really matters.
From co-op isles to Dior ateliers, BIRKENSTOCK has redefined what it means to walk with style and purpose. This piece dives into how functionality flipped the script on cool, reshaping style in an age of mindfulness and cultural shift. As BIRKENSTOCK’s shoemaking tradition hits 250 years and lands in Amsterdam, it’s clear: authenticity never goes out of fashion.
On December 12th, a special community evening hosted by Aa Magazine celebrated the opening of Amsterdam’s first BIRKENSTOCK store. Located at Hartenstraat 16, the store is now open daily for visitors.See the evening through Anna Lee’s lens.
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