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THE CREATIVE JOURNAL

STYLE: TOTES FOR ALL - WHICH TOTE IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Eugenia carries the Universo Tote with the Barricade Strap

By Jennifer Wills

Our tote collection continues to expand, to offer some new silhouettes + materials. Discover your perfect tote fit for whatever adventures await you.
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STYLE: HOW TO WEAR THE BRIGHT SPARK
April carries the Bright Spark Cinnamon + Elemental Chain Strap Gold

By Jennifer Wills

The Bright Spark has become a firm favourite with our community + our studio team, too. Get styling tips + inpso for how to wear this crossbody beauty, a versatile wardrobe addition for night, day + play.
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STYLE: HOW TO WEAR THE DUMPLING
Coco wears a green toned suit and holds the Artichoke Dumpling Vegan Crossbody Bag in her hands

By Jennifer Wills

The Dumpling is a new, soft silhouette for Series 10.  Unique, attention grabbing + a definite conversation starter, The Dumpling is one of our new favourites.  Yet, being a strong shape, it can be a  challenge to understand how it will look on the body, just seeing it online.  We've gathered some styling inspo on how to wear this sculptural vegan bag - from stylist Sally McKinnon to our Sans Beast team.
Read more
IN CONVERSATION: KARISSA SPARKE
Karissa Sparke

By Jennifer Wills

We've been a fan of Karissa's style + authentic approach to telling her story, since day 1 of Sans Beast.  As Creative Director of fashion + lifestyle blog, Tomgirl + Threads, Karissa Sparke believes in a conscious lifestyle.  This involves plant based eating, slow living + treading lightly on our planet.  She's renowned for her effortless style, her travel + beach adventures - and her growing menagerie of furry friends, including Bean + more recently, the heavenly Peanut. We caught up with Karissa to talk life, inspiration + how an avid traveller has adjusted to living life in lockdown.
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INSPIRATION: A MINDFUL FESTIVUS.
Sans Beast Creature Blog - 12 Days of Christmas wrapped presents

By Jennifer Wills

Responsible fashion choices that respect people, animals and our planet should be the norm, not a trend.  We share some thoughts + tips for being a more conscious consumer this festive season (and beyond).  We wish you the happiest of festive seasons + a beautiful 2020 ahead.
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INSPIRATION: 2 YEARS SINCE (SANS BEAST) WAS BORN.
Sans Beast Studio, Kensington Victoria Australia

By Cathryn Wills

Happy 1st Birthday to us!  A reflection on the year that was, as Sans Beast turns one.  Read about our highs + lows - and ultimately, our happiness + gratitude, in arriving at our first birthday in one piece, ready to embrace what's next.
Read more
STYLE: HOW TO WEAR NEUTRALS
Cropped image of Tari wearing a pale neutral blazer, grey tank + the Bright Spark Crossbody bag in Cinnamon

By Jennifer Wills

Get ready to lighten up for Spring, with our styling tips on wearing neutral-toned vegan bags for timeless style, all year round.
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STYLE: 5 WAYS TO WEAR THE READER SATCHEL
Cropped image of the Noir + Gold Reader Satchel

By Jennifer Wills

The Reader Satchel is our most loved crossbody bag, regularly topping the best seller list + sought after as a gift for cruelty free handbag lovers.  We have some styling inspo to get the most out of your Reader, with 5 ways to wear this crossbody beauty.
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STYLE: USING STRAPS TO CHANGE UP YOUR LOOK
April wears a pale Lavender suit with the Bandolier in Pale Vanilla and Corridor Strap in Licorice Gold

By Jennifer Wills

How do you make your favourite crossbody bag work for casual, dressy, work + play?  We all want to make the most of our purchases, so read our styling tips to help you transform your bag to match your mood.
Read more
INSPIRATION: IT'S TIME TO BLOOM.
A woman wearing a light blue cutout dress and two lilac handbags reaching up to a bright blue sky.  She is surrounded by pink magnolia flowers.

By JENNIFER WILLS

2020 has been tumultuous so far + Sans Beast has not been immune to the challenges.  As a niche, vegan handbag brand celebrating our second birthday in March, it was a rude awakening to follow the blowing out of the birthday candles with a new acronym + lifestyle - WFH.  However this post is not about doom + gloom, it's about celebrating creativity, getting excited about a new collection, recognising the power (and importance) of collaboration + enjoying the notion of blooming again.
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IN CONVERSATION: ALISHA RICH. WATERCOLOUR ARTIST.
Sans Beast Creature Blog featuring Alisha Rich, artist

By Cathryn Wills

After meeting Sydney based artist Alisha Rich, through IG (where so many creative convos start nowadays...), we commissioned two paintings to underpin the waterflow feeling of Series 04.  We chatted about her practise, what it is about watercolour that resonates + why rebellion against the status quo is at the centre of her approach to creative living.
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IN CONVERSATION: TRAVEL STORIES WITH KARISSA SPARKE
Travel stores with Karissa Sparke - Karissa and Tom in front of the Colosseum

By JENNIFER WILLS

We talk with consummate traveller, Karissa Sparke about her recent 5 month European trip with husband Tom + discover the pros and cons to van life on the road.  Karissa + Tom certainly show a beautiful - and loved up - life on the road, and we are feeling the inspiration big time.  Be prepared to add 'vanlife' to your bucket list.
Read more
STYLE: TOTES FOR ALL - WHICH TOTE IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Eugenia carries the Universo Tote with the Barricade Strap

By Jennifer Wills

Our tote collection continues to expand, to offer some new silhouettes + materials. Discover your perfect tote fit for whatever adventures await you.
Read more
STYLE: HOW TO WEAR NEUTRALS
Cropped image of Tari wearing a pale neutral blazer, grey tank + the Bright Spark Crossbody bag in Cinnamon

By Jennifer Wills

Get ready to lighten up for Spring, with our styling tips on wearing neutral-toned vegan bags for timeless style, all year round.
Read more
STYLE: HOW TO WEAR THE BRIGHT SPARK
April carries the Bright Spark Cinnamon + Elemental Chain Strap Gold

By Jennifer Wills

The Bright Spark has become a firm favourite with our community + our studio team, too. Get styling tips + inpso for how to wear this crossbody beauty, a versatile wardrobe addition for night, day + play.
Read more
STYLE: 5 WAYS TO WEAR THE READER SATCHEL
Cropped image of the Noir + Gold Reader Satchel

By Jennifer Wills

The Reader Satchel is our most loved crossbody bag, regularly topping the best seller list + sought after as a gift for cruelty free handbag lovers.  We have some styling inspo to get the most out of your Reader, with 5 ways to wear this crossbody beauty.
Read more
STYLE: HOW TO WEAR THE DUMPLING
Coco wears a green toned suit and holds the Artichoke Dumpling Vegan Crossbody Bag in her hands

By Jennifer Wills

The Dumpling is a new, soft silhouette for Series 10.  Unique, attention grabbing + a definite conversation starter, The Dumpling is one of our new favourites.  Yet, being a strong shape, it can be a  challenge to understand how it will look on the body, just seeing it online.  We've gathered some styling inspo on how to wear this sculptural vegan bag - from stylist Sally McKinnon to our Sans Beast team.
Read more
STYLE: USING STRAPS TO CHANGE UP YOUR LOOK
April wears a pale Lavender suit with the Bandolier in Pale Vanilla and Corridor Strap in Licorice Gold

By Jennifer Wills

How do you make your favourite crossbody bag work for casual, dressy, work + play?  We all want to make the most of our purchases, so read our styling tips to help you transform your bag to match your mood.
Read more
IN CONVERSATION: KARISSA SPARKE
Karissa Sparke

By Jennifer Wills

We've been a fan of Karissa's style + authentic approach to telling her story, since day 1 of Sans Beast.  As Creative Director of fashion + lifestyle blog, Tomgirl + Threads, Karissa Sparke believes in a conscious lifestyle.  This involves plant based eating, slow living + treading lightly on our planet.  She's renowned for her effortless style, her travel + beach adventures - and her growing menagerie of furry friends, including Bean + more recently, the heavenly Peanut. We caught up with Karissa to talk life, inspiration + how an avid traveller has adjusted to living life in lockdown.
Read more
INSPIRATION: IT'S TIME TO BLOOM.
A woman wearing a light blue cutout dress and two lilac handbags reaching up to a bright blue sky.  She is surrounded by pink magnolia flowers.

By JENNIFER WILLS

2020 has been tumultuous so far + Sans Beast has not been immune to the challenges.  As a niche, vegan handbag brand celebrating our second birthday in March, it was a rude awakening to follow the blowing out of the birthday candles with a new acronym + lifestyle - WFH.  However this post is not about doom + gloom, it's about celebrating creativity, getting excited about a new collection, recognising the power (and importance) of collaboration + enjoying the notion of blooming again.
Read more
INSPIRATION: A MINDFUL FESTIVUS.
Sans Beast Creature Blog - 12 Days of Christmas wrapped presents

By Jennifer Wills

Responsible fashion choices that respect people, animals and our planet should be the norm, not a trend.  We share some thoughts + tips for being a more conscious consumer this festive season (and beyond).  We wish you the happiest of festive seasons + a beautiful 2020 ahead.
1 comment
Read more
IN CONVERSATION: ALISHA RICH. WATERCOLOUR ARTIST.
Sans Beast Creature Blog featuring Alisha Rich, artist

By Cathryn Wills

After meeting Sydney based artist Alisha Rich, through IG (where so many creative convos start nowadays...), we commissioned two paintings to underpin the waterflow feeling of Series 04.  We chatted about her practise, what it is about watercolour that resonates + why rebellion against the status quo is at the centre of her approach to creative living.
1 comment
Read more
INSPIRATION: 2 YEARS SINCE (SANS BEAST) WAS BORN.
Sans Beast Studio, Kensington Victoria Australia

By Cathryn Wills

Happy 1st Birthday to us!  A reflection on the year that was, as Sans Beast turns one.  Read about our highs + lows - and ultimately, our happiness + gratitude, in arriving at our first birthday in one piece, ready to embrace what's next.
Read more
IN CONVERSATION: TRAVEL STORIES WITH KARISSA SPARKE
Travel stores with Karissa Sparke - Karissa and Tom in front of the Colosseum

By JENNIFER WILLS

We talk with consummate traveller, Karissa Sparke about her recent 5 month European trip with husband Tom + discover the pros and cons to van life on the road.  Karissa + Tom certainly show a beautiful - and loved up - life on the road, and we are feeling the inspiration big time.  Be prepared to add 'vanlife' to your bucket list.
Read more