Cathryn reflects on her visit to Mexico in early 2020, just prior to the COVID-19 crisis escalating in Europe / US / Australia + across the globe.  One of the highlights of the trip was time spent with the founders of Desserto Pelle, the innovative business behind the cactus derived faux 'leather'.  

Wardrobe staples - or capsule wardrobes - are becoming more + more popular, as we all seek to buy less and make it work harder.  We talk through the three essential black bags to consider in your accessories wardrobe and how to choose the perfect ones.

As the weather turns colder, we're looking for places to stay + eat on a cruelty free Winter Getaway.  Read our recommendations for all around Australia this winter - plus, the perfect vegan bags for travel.

'No Meat May' has started, inspiring people to ditch meat - or meat + dairy - for the month of May and reap the benefits of plant based living.  Check out some of our favourite vegan recipes to get you started.

We're feeling All the Love this Mother's day.  We have vegan bags, vegan recipes + cost free gifting ideas for all the mothers (or for yourself, we won't tell).  Read more to discover our Sans Beast team picks + a beautiful gift with purchase addition, to make this Mothers' Day memorable.

It's Fashion Revolution 2022 week, a global event that was conceptualised after the horror of the Rana Plaza collapse in 2013.  The aim has been to bring attention + respect to workers + the planet.  The movement has gone from strength to strength every year + we are so happy to show you who's behind our bags.  We could not do what we do without our manufacturing partners + this is an ode to them:  the fabric makers, hardware builders + manufacturing teams that bring our collections to life.

Rachel Steenland is a Gold Coast native now living in San Diego + her journey to plant based living is a compelling one. We chatted with Rachel to learn her tips for getting started with vegan food and her favourite vegan holiday recipes.

Whether it's for environmental or ethical reasons, more + more people are seeking alternatives to leather in the fashion space.  The term 'vegan leather' has gained in popularity as a result.  What does this mean, what are the options, is it better or worse for the environment?  For Sans Beast, ethics will always be a fundamental element of this conversation - we don't believe animals should suffer for our fashion choices - however for many, it's a bigger conversation around the environment + finite resources, that resonates.  We attempt to offer some insight on this subject in this blog post.

Easter is nearly here + thoughts of a relaxing getaway are front of mind. Hospitality + the arts have done it tough the last two years, so we share some holiday inspo on vegan friendly places to eat, stay + play, and of course what vegan bags to pack.

Our new collection Series 09: Grounded is here, showcasing our signature styles in new season shades, plus a sprinkling of exciting new shapes to bring cruelty free joy + function to your life.  See what's new at Sans Beast.

We are a team of humans that love love, in all its forms.  This Valentines Day, we have some recommendations for movies, books + more that celebrate love - romantic, platonic, familial + of course self love, because all love is worth shouting from the rooftops about. 

2022 is nearly upon us + with January kicking off - so too does Veganuary.   

The team behind the Veganuary initiative encourage people to take the pledge to try a vegan diet - and we're joining in with words of encouragement plus some enticing giveaways to keep you motivated.  The animals, the earth + your health will thank you.  Read on to discover more.