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
a sense of purpose comes in many different packages.
dear frankie • DROP US A LINE, WON’T YOU?
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the new cute • JAPANESE PUNK BAND CHAI WANTS TO REDEFINE ‘KAWAII’ (AND WIN A GRAMMY).
i’d like to thank the academy • REBECCA VARCOE HAS A THANK-YOU SPEECH PREPARED, JUST IN CASE.
into the deep • five creative folks answer the big questions about life, the universe and diligent ghosts.
art attack • HONOR FREEMAN GIVES US THE LOWDOWN ON HER CERAMIC SOAP MASTERPIECE.
can’t get no sleep • ALL DEIRDRE FIDGE WANTS IS A LITTLE SHUT-EYE.
miimi & jiinda • mother-daughter duo lauren jarrett and melissa greenwood make vibrant art that conjures up their beloved gumbaynggirr country.
grown-ups in revolt • GISELLE AU-NHIEN NGUYEN IS A LATE-STAGE REBEL.
back to the future • BAT FOR LASHES IS LOOKING TO THE PAST IN ORDER TO MOVE FORWARD.
craft and carry • anna alicia shares this pom pom-adorned project from her new book, bags.
THE CALL OF NATURE • four writers pen an ode to the great outdoors.
tender loving threads • SRETSIS CREATIVE DIRECTOR PIMDAO SUKHAHUTA TALKS US THROUGH THIS LOVED-UP COLLECTION.
on the job • DINA BASSILE IS AN ACCESS CONSULTANT.
party wıth a purpose • found an important cause that needs some support? with the help of event management expert jeff wrathall, luke ryan has put together some tips for running a shindig with heart.
homebodies • dee tang and desmond sweeney live in palmyra, western australia, with their daughter rafa. dee is a designer; desmond is a painter.
going with the flow • STORYTELLING IS IN FILMMAKER DYLAN RIVER’S BLOOD.
a table for one • KATIE CUNNINGHAM RECKONS GOING IT ALONE IS SOMETHING TO CELEBRATE.
a creative’s guide to wellington • four local makers, doers and thinkers share their thoughts on new zealand’s capital city.
shoot for the vase • WHY NOT WHACK SOME FLORA IN THESE NICE-LOOKING RECEPTACLES?
creatures from outer • LUKE RYAN REMEMBERS THE DOGS, CATS, MONKEYS AND FRUIT FLIES THAT HUMANS HAVE SENT INTO ORBIT.
freeze frame • just like a retro portrait, only stylish.
loaded language • james colley and caro cooper weigh up the importance of using good grammar.
sharp and steady • USING ONLY THE HUMBLE PENCIL, LISA LAPOINTE CREATES ARTWORKS THAT DECEIVE THE EYE.
cooking with coffee • there’s a whole lot more to the life-bringing bean than just your morning cup o’ joe.
birds don’t cry • POLISH ARTIST DOROTA MONIUSZKO CREATES FOWL-FILLED COLLAGE.
shop directory
everything old is new again • kara schlegl uncovers some movie remakes that are actually better than the originals.
where’s the beef ? • HOW TO TALK ABOUT POLITICS WITHOUT COMING TO BLOWS.
all the pretty things • find these sweet goodies and plenty more at the finders keepers spring/summer 2019 markets.
everybody has a story • EMMA MIALL HAS A COGNITIVE CONDITION THAT MAKES RECOGNISING FAMILIAR FACES RATHER TRICKY.
the history of pockets • MEL CAMPBELL EXPLORES THE POLITICAL PAST OF THE HUMBLE POUCH.
GIRL GUIDE BADGES WE really NEED • ten creatives ponder life's triumphs and challenges that deserve a little recognition.
head and heart directory
and holland has tulips •...