Creating costumes for some of her performances out of old saris and kimonos, her garments garnered praise and started Franks on a path into fashion design.

[2] Inspired by travel and different exotic design techniques, Franks founded fashion brand, Camilla, in 2004 at Bondi Beach in Australia.

[8] Franks has co-designed ranges and been an ambassador for companies such as Designer Rugs, Linen House, Austral Bricks, Ovvio Organics and Pommery Champagne.

[15] Franks became engaged to Welsh artist and musician, JP Jones, in 2016 and the couple planned to marry in 2017 but her cancer diagnosis put that on hold.

[16] Australian designer Carla Zampatti is one of Franks' fashion inspirations, alongside Vivienne Westwood and Frida Kahlo.