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Our limited edition
magazine is here.
164 pages of pure joy, and featuring some of our best stories, designed to keep you inspired.
Our Final Chapter
This is us, a crew of six, the makers and creators of The Folks Magazine. Find out about who we are, what we believe in, and why we are wrapping up. Oh, and don’t forget to order our limited edition magazine. It’s out now.
The story of The Folks of Amsterdam, an independent magazine, featuring interviews with adventurous creatives from Amsterdam.
Founded in 2016 by Dorien Franken and co-created by Jerome de Lint (photography). Siji Jabbar (writer). and Paul Roest (video)
Credits:
- Created for: thefolksmagazine.com
- Art Direction: Dorien Franken
- DOP: Paul Roest
- Edit: Paul Roest, RubenPaulRuben
- Voice over: Ruben van Duin
New Interview
Interview
Simo Zbiri / Sommelier
“Life pays you back for the love and energy you put into it."
Born in Kenitra, Morocco, Simo Zbiri’s appreciation of wine and flavoursome food began at an early age. He also developed an early interest in style, and an appetite for life, thanks to having a wine connoisseur for a father, whom the young Simo took as a role model. It’s no coincidence, therefore, that Simo became a sommelier, nor that he turned his knowledge, passion and palate into a way of life. He now runs two restaurants and is launching two wines of his own. His love of life fills him with drive, and fuels his desire to share his pleasures with everyone in the hope of delighting their senses. His life's motto: Do whatever you do with love, and do it because you love it. Otherwise it’s bullshit.
Latest Interview
Meet interesting and creative Folks, read their stories and get inspired. More
The Folks interviews | Stories of Amsterdam creatives
Latest Videos
Don't feel like reading? No problem. The Folks Magazine also shares video portraits. A great way to get to know folks and potentially read their stories. More.
Editor's pick
This weeks favorites.
"Design is about kicking ass, not kissing ass."
Jaap Biemans / Coverjunkie
"Craftmanship is slowly dying."
Nanna Schaaper / Leather Designer
"Don't copy/paste. Create something of your own."
Ruerd Akersloot / Coffee & Coconuts
An article of Founder Dorien Franken about the unwanted pressure of social media and her need to belong to something real.