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 • Part of the fun in putting together an issue of frankie is getting to learn about all the cool, weird topics we cover – from craft techniques to historical events to quirky people with unexpected backstories.

dear frankie • NEED TO GET SOMETHING OFF YOUR CHEST?

frank bits

first time’s the charm • FIRST TIMERS CLUB IS A SPACE FOR OPEN-MINDED ADULTS TO TRY NEW THINGS AND MAKE NEW PALS.

food, fun, 101 • a soirée-seeker’s guide to hosting a dreamy dinner party.

old scars • MISSY HIGGINS REFLECTS ON THE 20TH BIRTHDAY OF HER DEBUT ALBUM AND CHATS ABOUT HER LATEST RECORD.

a complimentary gift • DEIRDRE FIDGE IS TRYING TO TAKE THE DANG COMPLIMENT.

roll models • the skatepark is your runway.

on the job • LAURA PEARSON IS A DANCER ON A CRUISE SHIP.

opal city • in 2022, italian photographer mattia panunzio jumped in a campervan and drove 800km to the remote opal mining town of coober pedy. he documented the experience in his photo series, 'there is a lot to see if you look'.

shannen doherty fan club • WE REMEMBER SOME OF THE LATE ACTOR’S BEST ROLES.

confectionery creations • SALLY HASTINGS’ POP CULTURE-INSPIRED AUSTRALIANA ART IS BRINGING LAUGHTER IN A TIME THAT FEELS VERY SERIOUS.

an attractive diy • WHIP UP SOME FUN AIR-DRY CLAY MAGNETS FOR YOUR FRIDGE OR WHITEBOARD.

nightclub? no, thank you • ISABEAU BRIMEAU HAS NO INTEREST IN SPENDING HER WEEKENDS ENDURING THE NIGHTMARES OF A NIGHTCLUB.

pathfinding • A YOUNG LEADER'S HOPE FOR HER HOMETOWN.

homebodies • environmental workers claire and daniel live in a blue ’40s bungalow in grafton.

grandmother muse • AUSSIE LABEL LOVAAN, RUN BY ANNA PIPKORN, TAKES THE BEST BITS FROM YOUR NANNA’S WARDROBE.

witches of the word • texan artist katy horan reimagined wordsmiths as magical beings.

spin me round • INSIDE MELBOURNE’S HIDDEN MUSIC BOX GALLERY.

FUTURE PRESENT • four writers pen a letter to their older (hopefully wiser) self.

i love my shop • SASHA LAI RUNS PLANT PLAYGROUND – A VIBRANT CONCEPT SPACE THAT WORKS IN HARMONY WITH NATURE.

outta site • HOW TO CREATE A ‘BOUJEE’ WEBSITE ON A BUDGET.

yeehawstory • a quick guide to country music.

black pepper sucks • THIS BITTER PANTRY STAPLE IS EMILY NAISMITH’S ARCHNEMESIS.

the milk run • a deep-dive into australia’s incredible milk-sharing community.

rose and shine • XUEBING DU’S SNAPS LIGHT UP LIKE RENAISSANCE PAINTINGS.

everybody has a story • TAYLAH GENTZEN IS A PROFESSIONAL BOXER.

what it isn't • SWEET BITS FOR YOUR ABODE THAT AREN’T WHAT THEY SEEM.

hit refresh • there's nothing like slipping on a crisp t-shirt when the sun starts shining again.

carrier cuisine • DUTCH DESIGNER ROMMY DE BOMMY RUNS A ONE-WOMAN FOODIE BAG BRAND.