Credit where it’s due: Jackie Frank
Jackie Frank has been the brains behind Pacific Magazines’ fashion title Marie Claire since the title launched in 1995. As Frank hands over the editing reins to Nicky Briger after 20 years in the post, we give credit where it’s due for her efforts.
The world of fashion is often seen as an irrelevant frippery by many, fluffy content for consumers to snack on with no real substance. Since taking on the role of editor of Pacific Magazines title Marie Claire in 1995 Jackie Frank has made it her mission to change that perception, and tackle some big societal issues along the way.
Under the leadership of Frank the magazine has been at the vanguard of many social campaigns, notably the introduction of maternity leave in Australia. The magazine pushed for it to be introduced under its ‘Push It’ campaign which resulted in the federal government legalising paid maternity leave in September 2007, directly acknowledging the work of Marie Claire.
