Place

Frank & Dolly’s is grounded between two worlds.

Our design studio in Bangalow, in the Byron hinterland, where each collection begins. From here, Rachel’s artworks are developed, refined and translated into fabric and form.

Our garments are then brought to life in Ubud, Indonesia, in close collaboration with a small and trusted network of makers.

People

At the heart of Frank & Dolly’s is a long-standing relationship with the people who make our garments.

Led by our head tailor and production manager, whom we have worked alongside since 2013, each piece is crafted by a collective of highly skilled seamstresses based in a village south of Ubud. Some work within a shared studio, others from their homes, depending on what best supports their lives and families.

These are relationships built over time. We know each maker and are committed to ensuring fair wages, respectful working environments, and a sense of shared pride in what is created.

Process

Every Frank & Dolly’s fabric begins as an original artwork.

Painted by Rachel in her Bangalow studio, each design is then carefully translated into textile form through digital print, silk screen print and batik. We work with natural fibres wherever possible, sourcing fabrics that are grown and woven locally in Indonesia, chosen for their texture, weight and longevity.

Each collection is produced in limited runs, intentionally. This ensures every piece remains considered, not excessive.

Responsibility

Our approach to sustainability is rooted in respect for materials.

Through our Remnants Project, every piece of fabric is accounted for. Offcuts and end-of-roll yardage are reimagined into new garments, accessories, and textile details used within our store.

Nothing is overlooked. Nothing is discarded without thought. This is not an afterthought, but an extension of how we design.

Craft

We value the story held within each garment.

From brushstroke to finished piece, every Frank & Dolly’s design carries the imprint of the human hand. Traditional techniques, time, and care are embedded into the fabric itself.

When you wear a Frank & Dolly’s piece, you are wearing something that has been made thoughtfully and with intention.

You

We see our garments as part of a longer life cycle. How they are worn, cared for, and passed on matters.

We encourage a more considered relationship with clothing. Wash less. Dry in the sun. Repair where possible. Reimagine how a piece is worn. And when it’s time to let go, pass it on within the community.

Clothing should move, evolve, and continue to be lived in.