Frankie Magazine

Frankie magazine is a bi-monthly publication from Australia that caters to both women and men who appreciate a magazine that reflects their multifaceted personalities—smart, humorous, cheeky, friendly, creative, inquisitive, and compassionate. We explore a variety of topics including design, art, photography, fashion, travel, music, crafting, home décor, and personal stories. Our goal is to engage and entertain our readers with each flip of our beautifully matte pages, ensuring that they enjoy a good laugh along the way.

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5 books to help you survive uni

2 days ago | frankie.com.au | Marina Keegan |Liam Pieper |Juliette Salom

We’ve teamed up with the folks at UNiDays to bring you stories about all the stuff you go through when you're studying. Did you know UNiDAYS members can nab a 15 per cent discount on their frankie magazine subscriptions? Well, now you do. Check the bottom of the story for more deets. The university experience isn’t always an easy one. The one saving grace, rest assured, is that you're not alone.
5 cosy spots to roadtrip to this long weekend

3 days ago | frankie.com.au | Juliette Salom

Ah, a long weekend. They’re few and far between, and for most folk around the country the next one won’t come around for another several months. If you’re looking for a delightful way to spend that extra time off this weekend, a roadtrip might just be in order. Pack up the car, pop on some tunes, and go get driving. KYNETON, VICTORIA Sitting pretty in Victoria’s Macedon Ranges/Dja Dja Wurrung Country, Kyneton is a country town that is oozing with character.
post sole studios is injecting soul back into the local shoe industry

4 days ago | frankie.com.au | Juliette Salom

You can tell a lot about someone by their shoes, so they say. When it comes to Post Sole Studios, their collection of kicks tells us a whole darn lot. Besides from boasting an all-occasion elegance, these shoes also scream with quality and care. Made locally in a studio tucked away in the quiet of Melbourne/Naarm’s Abbotsford, Post Sole Studios is helping keep the art of shoemaking alive in a city that has a rich history of the disappearing craft.
tunesday - butternut sweetheart isn’t picking up the phone

5 days ago | frankie.com.au | Juliette Salom

Butternut Sweetheart are back with a second single off their upcoming EP I’ve Got My Problems, You’ve Got Your Dreams. Fronted by Luke Moseley, the band’s latest release – the infectiously boppy and incredibly sassy “Call Me” – is yet another example of Butternut Sweetheart’s ability to craft a ripper tune.
a list of first nations brands to check out

5 days ago | frankie.com.au | Elle Burnard

To mark the final day of National Reconciliation Week today, check out this collection of rad Indigenous-owned brands and small businesses to support. Keep this list handy for the next time you're wanting to part with some dosh in exchange for ripper bits and bobs. This article was originally posted on January 26th, 2024.
get to know our issue 126 poster artist, lauren ericksen

6 days ago | frankie.com.au | Juliette Salom

Tell us a little bit about your art and your creative style. My art is a big, warm hug – a celebration of small moments and empowering softness. My style is line-based (in my drawings and tattoos), reimagining things with minimal lines that still have a touch of character. My paintings follow the same method but with bold colours and a touch of chaos. What is your preferred medium to work in? Ooo – this is a tough one.
feast your eyes on natalie blom’s photography zines

1 week ago | frankie.com.au | Juliette Salom

From the backstreets of Japanese cities to forgotten stones of overgrown graveyards, photographer Natalie Blom sure knows how to snap a pretty picture. The Perth/Boorloo photomedia artist has a knack for capturing the eccentricities of everyday moments, transforming scenes that were once mundane into imagery that screams with idiosyncrasy. While you can spy some of her top-notch photos online, the clever cookie has done one better and collated them into a bunch of dreamy zines.
take a gander at these cheeky mushroom bits

1 week ago | frankie.com.au | Juliette Salom

Whether you’re lighting a shiitake candle or popping a portobello on your lobe, a cheeky spore here and there is a swish addition to every home and outfit. We’ve rounded up our favourite fungi things for you to peruse below. Follow the number guide in the above image. 1. The SuperCool – Mushroom Embossed Ceramic Candle. ($35)2. Sage and Clare – Sweet Dreams Reversible Puzzle. ($42)3. Pinky’s – Jenny Lemons x Mochi Kids Midi Shiitake Mushroom Hair Claw. ($41)4.
how this costume designer explores stories of light through wearable art

1 week ago | frankie.com.au | Juliette Salom

The clever creatives behind Bangarra Dance Theatre are big fans of exploring worldly wisdoms through dance. Their next subject? The all-consuming force of light. From June 4th, Bangarra is taking their breathtaking show Illume on the road, visiting a bunch of corners around the country with their top-notch dancers in tow. The mastermind behind the costumes featured on stage in Illume, Elizabeth Gadsby, sits down with us for a chinwag in between rehearsals and fittings.
10 pop-ups and sales to check out this weekend

1 week ago | frankie.com.au | Juliette Salom

Another weekend, another bunch of pop-up shops and warehouse sales to peruse. From snazzy shoes to cheap-as-chips knits (hellooo winter!), we’ve found plenty of lovely stuff to have a squiz at if you’re looking to save a buck or two while zhuzhing up your wardrobe. Spy our picks below – and always remember, less is more. KOWTOW: Melbourne/Naarm pop-up – May 30th to June 1st (14 Gallery, Langridge Street, Collingwood).