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
there’s always space for a bit of silliness.
dear frankie • CARE TO TELL US WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND?
frank bits
hot and bothered • SUN, SURF AND SAND MAKE KATE STANTON ONE CRABBY LADY.
things you should know about... • SINGER-SONGWRITER INDIGO DE SOUZA
hot potato • ELEANOR ROBERTSON AND FRASER HARVEY DECIDE WHICH STARCHY, SPUD-BASED DISHES RULE SUPREME.
mend and make awesome • four crafters show us their rescued objects.
the science of screaming • WHY WE HOLLER FROM THE MOMENT WE’RE BORN (AND WHY IT CAN FEEL SO GOOD).
the sketch artist • AURA CHERRYBAG (AKA SASIPAN SIRIPORN) ILLUSTRATED THE CHUMS SHE MET ON HER TRAVELS.
come one, come all • ADELAIDE’S NEWEST NIGHT SPOT IS A QUEER UTOPIA.
patchwork perfect • NORA EVANS DESIGNS THE SWEETEST HOMEWARES FOR HER BRAND PROJEKTITYYNY.
down under, abroad • minties milkshakes, drag queens and sunny designs – meet the clever clogs bringing a piece of australia to the world.
war of the words • EMILY NAISMITH IS DONE WITH COMPETITIVE CONVERSATIONALISTS.
inked for good • TANYA BUXTON HELPS PEOPLE GET THEIR GROOVE BACK, ONE NIPPLE TATTOO AT A TIME.
portrait of a lady • what finery would a 20th-century lass don today?
what’s wrong with you? • TWO MATES SHOOT THE BREEZE ABOUT LIFE WITH A DISABILITY.
things you probably shouldn’t say to a disabled person
history’s most indecent ditties • think today's music is risqué? music-types have been writing titillating tunes for aeons.
comics zine
paper play • all-in-one letters and envelopes for your note-writing pleasure. plus, a super-cute DIY chatterbox.
fun and games • ROLL THE DICE AND DEAL A HAND WITH THESE NICELY DESIGNED BOREDOM BUSTERS.
punk goes prairie • RHIAN TEASDALE – ONE HALF OF RISING BAND WET LEG – TALKS DIY GIGS AND MEAN GIRLS-INSPIRED LYRICS.
true colours • VERONICA MILSOM WONDERS WHEN SHE SHOULD EMBRACE HER NATURAL LOCKS.
the fuzzy companion • sasha topolnytska from farmmm designs oh-so-huggable toys and sculptures for kids and adults alike.
on the job • PHOEBE DE WILT IS A METEOROLOGIST.
sunday kitchen • MOTHER–DAUGHTER DUO KARIMA HAZIM AND SIVINE TABBOUCH RUN A LEBANESE COOKING SCHOOL.
late bloomer • CLEM BASTOW GREW UP FEELING LIKE SHE’D MISSED A KEY MEMO ON HUMAN BEHAVIOUR.
homebodies • eishi bandara and matt dwyer live in glen waverley, melbourne. she is a junior doctor and he is a teacher.
everybody has a story • aachan worked at a maid café in japan for two years.
keanu reeves fan club • KARA SCHLEGL TRACKS THE MATRIX ACTOR’S ROLLER-COASTER CAREER ARC, FROM LOVABLE GOOFBALL TO STONE-FACED ACTION HERO.
written in the stars • james shackell and kish lal consider the merits of astrology.
zazi vintage • JEANNE DE KROON STARTED HER FASHION LABEL TO CELEBRATE ARTISANS AROUND THE WORLD.
in pursuit of pals • DEIRDRE FIDGE MAKES A CASE FOR ROMANCING YOUR FRIENDS.
maintain the rage • folks who've long campaigned for justice share their wisdom.
i love my shop • MEET THE CREATIVE COUPLE BEHIND THAT PAPER JOINT: A TINY SPACE FOR LOVERS OF COLLAGE.
brief grief • CARO COOPER HAS A COMPLEX RELATIONSHIP WITH HER KNICKERS.
me and my skin • FIVE CREATIVES OPEN UP ABOUT...