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.

As a new financial year begins in Australia, we want to update our community on our charitable donations + the impact each cruelty free purchase from Sans Beast has on three important causes.

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.

We're not nutritionists, dieticians or chefs.  But we do like food, and we love discovering plant based recipes to add to our repertoire of cooking options.  With the winter chill in the air in Melbourne, we're reaching for home cooked, whole food, plant based recipes that ensure we remain healthy in our body + mind.  Get tempted, ditch the constant takeaway, buy up those veggies + tap into your inner gourmand.

Our founder Cathryn reflects on 5 years of Sans Beast.   Never one to shy away from open + transparent language, Cathryn discusses the highs + lows of building our wonderful brand.

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.

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.