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.

first thought

dear frankie • HOW CAN WE HELP YOU, FRANKIE FRIENDS?

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braking up • KATHERINE GILLESPIE BIDS FAREWELL TO HER BELOVED FIRST CAR.

second life • MEET FRENCH POP ICON CHRISTINE AND THE QUEENS.

in a tight spot • MICHELLE LAW IS A PENNY-PINCHER, AND PROUD.

starting from scratch • four nice people tell us about the time they cast their lives aside to start again.

if nostalgia were colored brown • washington d.c. artist nakeya brown explores black beauty and identity in her nostalgic snaps.

the science of anger • SOMETIMES RAGE CAN BE GOOD FOR YOU. JUST PLEASE DON’T PUNCH ANYONE WHO GETS IN YOUR WAY.

playground ideas • MARCUS VEERMAN IS ON A MISSION TO PROVE THAT CHILD’S PLAY IS THE MOST SERIOUS BUSINESS.

a fine print • TRY YOUR HAND AT A LITTLE HOME LINOCUTTING.

nice work if can get it • keelia fitzpatrick from the young workers centre helps us figure out how not to get stuck in a shit job.

changing tune • DANIEL MOORE REWRITES SOME OF HISTORY’S CREEPIEST POP LYRICS.

you little ripper • jump, skip and frolic about in these fresh warm-weather threads.

crunch time • DEIRDRE FIDGE AND CARO COOPER MUNCH THEIR WAY THROUGH SOME SALTY SNACKS.

brazen hussies • in her next project, filmmaker catherine dwyer explores the history of australia’s feminist revolution.

that’s a wrap • MANDI SMETHELLS TAKES WEAVING TO A BOLD AND COLOURFUL PLACE.

for old time’s sake • CARO COOPER WONDERS WHY A FEW SECONDS CAN SOMETIMES TAKE SO LONG.

the independence collective • FORGET SYMPATHY. THIS GROUP IS AFTER SOMETHING FAR MORE PRECIOUS: FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE.

THINGS THAT GO BUMP • four writers remember the creepiest thing that’s ever happened to them.

no muss no fuss • IRISH LABEL 31 CHAPEL LANE IS ALL ABOUT KEEPING THINGS SIMPLE, STUPID.

on the job • AMELIA ARNOLD VOLUNTEERS AT SWITCHBOARD, HELPING PROVIDE PHONE AND WEB COUNSELLING FOR LGBTQI FOLK IN VICTORIA.

case of the ex • WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU RUN INTO A FORMER FLAME? ELEANOR ROBERTSON HAS A FEW IDEAS.

fruits and all • GIANT SLOTHS, POISON AND TESTICLES: THE NOT-SO-SWEET HISTORY OF YOUR FAVOURITE HEALTHY SNACKS.

the thing about auronzo di cadore • photographer natalie mccomas recalls her time in the italian holiday town.

shop directory

an artful tale • italian artist toni hamel tackles the big issues with pencils and paint.

around the world in eight films • sinead stubbins takes us on a cinematic tour of the globe.

signs of the times • ROY SIMS COLLECTS VINTAGE ADVERTISING POSTERS.

my mothers told me stories • maeve marsden shares tales of love, heartbreak, and a queer family.

fantastic beasts • ILLUSTRATOR PENNY ‘MIN PIN’ FERGUSON MAKES SOME WEIRD AND WONDERFUL STUFF.

kids directory

everybody has a story • alanta colley has a feeling in her gut – that public health education and poo jokes make perfect companions.

i love my shop • ROSE MADDEN AND VANESSA CAVE BRING ’70S GLAMOUR TO THE GOLD COAST WITH THEIR CLOTHING STORE, NINE LIVES BAZAAR.

creature feature • auckland-based stylist louise hilsz swapped high fashion for furry friends.

all packaged up • bundle together a bunch of lovely things to show someone you care.

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