frankie Magazine

frankie Magazine is an Australian bi-monthly with a difference. A niche-style title with mainstream appeal – filled with fashion, art, craft, music, cuteness and real-life inspiration – frankie is dedicated to uncovering the newest trends, celebrating the latest creative talents and delivering sharp, honest, laugh-out-loud stories their readers can relate to.

frankie Magazine

first thought • there’s one thing i’ve done nearly every night since we started putting this issue together: craft.

dear frankie • CARE TO TELL US WHAT YOU THINK?

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american gothic • BRENDON BURTON SCOURS REMOTE CORNERS OF THE UNITED STATES TO CAPTURE SMALL (AND EERIE) COMMUNITIES.

unbuzzed • CARO COOPER HAS GIVEN UP THE BROWN BEAN.

sam neill fan club • ADD THIS LOVEABLE KIWI TO THE LONG LIST OF WONDERFUL THINGS WE AUSSIES CLAIM.

the art of transcending • HOW TO LEAVE YOUR BODY DURING DULL WORK MEETINGS WITHOUT ALERTING YOUR BOSS.

gotta have faith • MIDDLE KIDS VOCALIST HANNAH JOY OPENS UP ABOUT THE TROUBLE THAT SPARKED THE TRIO’S NEW RECORD, FAITH CRISIS PT 1.

cosy cuisine • autumnal recipes to devour by the fire.

bragging rights • DEIRDRE FIDGE CAN’T (AND WON’T) STOP BRAGGING ABOUT HER FRIENDS.

a symbol of place • THERE’S MORE TO AUSTRALIA’S PRECIOUS EUCALYPTS THAN YOU MIGHT THINK.

skincare roadtest • TWO WRITERS FROM DIFFERENT GENERATIONS TRY OUT THE ENDOTA ORGANICS RANGE.

an autism diagnosis? in this economy? • GEORGIA CASEY WONDERS WHETHER AN EXPLANATION IS WORTH THE COST.

moonlit grind • we live in a world of mostly 24-hour convenience. behind the scenes are the unsung heroes of the early hours: the florists, the bakers, the tv producers and the radio hosts.

georgia perry • MEET OUR ISSUE 119 COVER ARTIST.

desert groove • april seelbach is a graphic collage artist and cake decorator in durango, colorado.

IT’S NOT A PHASE, MUM • (it was a phase. at least, it was for these writers.)

calling the shots • ONE COUPLE IS KEEPING A MELBOURNE ICON IN BUSINESS.

money matters • SIX NONBORING WAYS TO MANAGE YOUR FINANCES BETTER.

homebodies • ceramicist fin george’s queensland rental is a surfer’s paradise.

talking about our hometowns… • WITH FOLK-POP TRIO TINY HABITS.

30 days • CHARLIE LEWIS COMMITTED TO A WHOLE MONTH WITHOUT STREAMING.

that feminine energy • SHUTTERBUG MELISSA SCHRIEK ADORES FEMALE FRIENDSHIPS.

how we roll • THE HISTORY OF ROLLER SKATING GOES DEEPER THAN DISCO AND DERBY.

not stuck up, nor stupid • ACTOR ANGOURIE RICE AND PLAYWRIGHT KATE RICE’S NEW NOVEL IS A MODERN TAKE ON PRIDE AND PREJUDICE.

LEGS AKIMBO • dip your toes into these bright tights.

i love my shop • JESSA SHIELDS IS LORNE THEATRE’S HEAD OF PROGRAMMING.

witchy business • FREYA BENNETT IS FEELING THE MAGIC.

time for a yarn • we had a ball styling and snapping uniqlo’s new knitwear collection.

the journal artists • meet four creatives who can always be found with a sketchbook, junk journal or scrapbook by their side.

on the job • ELIZABETH DAVIE IS A PROFESSIONAL CLOWN.

plaid and pastel • HILLARY TAYMOUR IS THE FASHIONFORWARD DESIGNER BEHIND LOS ANGELES LABEL COLLINA STRADA.

golden hour • curl up or sleep in. this bedding is as crisp as the air outside.

no such thing as normal • AUTHOR, SPEAKER AND ADVOCATE SONNY JANE WISE IS ON A MISSION TO CHALLENGE SOCIETY’S NEURONORMATIVITY.

the big three oh • RHIANA JAY IS 30, FLIRTY, AND ATTEMPTING TO TRANSCEND THE PRESSURES OF AGEING AS A WOMAN IN PATRIARCHAL SOCIETY.