THE CREATIVE JOURNAL

Musings from our Sans Beast world on innovative materials, style, creativity + purpose-led business.

INSPIRATION: A Mindful Festivus

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...

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IN CONVERSATION: Jack River + Jess Cochrane

We asked musician Holly Rankin (aka Jack River) + Jess Cochrane to share some of their thoughts on the environment, the human condition, the future + quite simply, how they respond to the noise,...

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TRAVEL DIARY: A VISIT TO SHANGHAI WITH ACTASIA.

Last week Cathryn went to Shanghai, on the invitation of ActAsia, to participate in the Compassion in Fashion forum.  ActAsia are a not for profit organisation who build + drive education...

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INSPIRATION: Confessions of a (formerly misguided) Animal Lover

An open letter to animals, from our Sans Beast founder Cathryn Wills.  She highlights the contradictions that exist in our attitudes to various species + includes lists of books +...

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IN CONVERSATION: Alisha Rich, Watercolour Artist

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...

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IN CONVERSATION: PURPOSE + PASSION PART 2.

Continuing the conversation with some fabulous founders building businesses in the 'animal product free' space - why they do what they do, what the market response has been + how...

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INSPIRATION: Series 04 - The Afterglow of Mutiny

Welcome to Series 04: The Afterglow of Mutiny.  Read about our creative process, our collaborators + why mutiny made it into our vernacular this season.   We shot this campaign in the...

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IN CONVERSATION: PURPOSE + THE PASSION, PART I.

Creating a business with an ethical ethos is no easy task.  We spoke with Amanda Walker, Co-Founder + Head of Operations at vegan fast food chain, Lord of the Fries, Anna Ross,...

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