paroolSep 4, 2026, 13:30

Society column Schuim returns: ‘It’s getting more exciting and sexier’

The society column Schuim is returning to Het Parool with Vera Spaans as the lead writer, starting with a feature on the Amsterdam Fashion Week closing party. The column aims to highlight the city's vibrant and glamorous nightlife through personal, spontaneous storytelling while maintaining journalistic integrity.

The long-standing society column Schuim is making a comeback in Het Parool, with journalist Vera Spaans taking over as the author. The relaunched column aims to capture the glamorous and vibrant nightlife of Amsterdam, focusing on a diverse range of social events. The first installment will feature the closing party of Amsterdam Fashion Week held at the Westerkerk in collaboration with the nightclub TufTuf.

Spaans will be accompanied by photographer Linda Stulic, who will capture spontaneous snapshots to reflect a new, sexier aesthetic for the column. Regarding her approach, Spaans emphasized a commitment to journalistic ethics, such as respecting the privacy of guests and ensuring they are in a fit state to be interviewed. She intends to provide a personal perspective on the city's diverse scenes rather than merely observing from the sidelines. The revival of Schuim, which first appeared in the 1990s and last ran in 2020, will debut online on Sunday, September 6.

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Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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