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TRAVEL DIARY: CACTUS 'LEATHER' WITH DESSERTO PELLE IN GUADALAJARA
Sans Beast Francisco Cactus Leather Handbag, shown next to the nopal cactus fields in Zacatecas, Mexico

By Cathryn Wills

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 vegan 'leather'.  
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NEWS: 2023 WRAP-UP
Black + White image of the team behind Sans Beast Vegan Handbags

By Jennifer Wills

Our 2023 Year in Review: from launching new-gen materials, to visiting our manufacturing partners + our first retail pop-up store, it's been a big year for the small yet mighty Sans Beast team.
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INSPIRATION: VEGAN FRIENDLY SUMMER GETAWAYS
Split image showing vegan High Tea + a pink toned seating area, at Ovolo Wooloomooloo + Alibi Bar

By Jennifer Wills

Summer is here in Australia + our dream end-of-year getaways all include sunshine, nature, art and, of course, great vegan food. Read our round up of vegan friendly places to eat, stay + play around Australia this summer - plus our travel bag recommendations to make packing easier.
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INSPIRATION: GIFT GUIDE 2023
A Sans Beast vegan handbag wrapped in festive paper sits on a stone mantlepiece.

By Jennifer Wills

Spoil someone, spoil yourself. The festive season is here + we have a curation of Sans Beast gift ideas by colour, style or price so you can find the perfect piece for the lovers, friends + family on your list.
Read more
STYLE: VEGAN BAGS FOR SPRING/SUMMER EVENTS SEASON
Cropped image of Elsa wearing the Tiny Spark vegan leather crossbody bag in black with a chunky chain strap

By Jennifer Wills

Spring / Summer in Australia means events season. We've picked some of our favourite vegan bags for hitting the proverbial d-floor, the red carpet, the restaurant + the glamorous backyard (vegan) BBQ.  Discover some of our favourite treasures, to consider as your 'plus one' at your festive soiree.
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INSPIRATION: SERIES 12 - A DAY IN THE LIFE
April lounges in a neutral toned cactus 'leather' chair, wearing two citron Sans Beast bags

By Jennifer Wills

Our 12th collection is here, our latest range of vegan bags + accessories designed, as always, to bring beauty without the beast. We adore the storytelling aspect of creating a visual campaign...
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INSPIRATION: SERIES 13 - WANDERLUST
Split image of Eugenia wearing the Transit Mini apple leather handbag, and a still life of the Monogram collection of vegan handbags + accessories

By Jennifer Wills

Welcome to Wonderlust: our 13th collection of modern + functional handbags, designed with adventure in mind. Series 13 heralds the expansion of our bio-based material offering, with new styles in Italian Appleskin™ and a returning favourite in Desserto Cactus 'leather.'
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INSPIRATION: VEGANUARY - TIME TO GO SANS BEAST?
Veganuary: A split image with one side showing a cow and the other, a fluffy dog.

By Jennifer Wills

January is here - and so is 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 plant based suggestions to get you started.  The animals, the earth + your health will thank you.  Read on to discover more.
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INSPIRATION: FROM TRASH TO TREASURE - THE BEAUTY OF UPCYCLED FASHION
2 upcycled vegan leather bags by Sans Beast and IntoCarry

By Jennifer Wills

What to do when a bag is no longer able to be repaired, when it's beyond rescuing? We don't give up on them + send them to landfill: we embrace the beauty of upcycled fashion.
Read more
VEGAN EATS: FESTIVE SEASON COOKING
Vegan Christmas Recipes: Vegan Fig + Custard Tart from Taste

By Jennifer Wills

Part of the joy of Christmas + the festive season is sharing food with loved ones, and for us, it's always going to be cruelty free. We're sharing our favourite vegan recipes for a plant based take on traditional holiday fare.  
Read more
EDUCATION: WHAT IS 'VEGAN LEATHER'?
Various Reader Satchel vegan handbags hang along a green wall in the Sans Beast studio.

By Jennifer Wills

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.
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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
TRAVEL DIARY: CACTUS 'LEATHER' WITH DESSERTO PELLE IN GUADALAJARA
Sans Beast Francisco Cactus Leather Handbag, shown next to the nopal cactus fields in Zacatecas, Mexico

By Cathryn Wills

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 vegan 'leather'.  
Read more
INSPIRATION: SERIES 13 - WANDERLUST
Split image of Eugenia wearing the Transit Mini apple leather handbag, and a still life of the Monogram collection of vegan handbags + accessories

By Jennifer Wills

Welcome to Wonderlust: our 13th collection of modern + functional handbags, designed with adventure in mind. Series 13 heralds the expansion of our bio-based material offering, with new styles in Italian Appleskin™ and a returning favourite in Desserto Cactus 'leather.'
Read more
NEWS: 2023 WRAP-UP
Black + White image of the team behind Sans Beast Vegan Handbags

By Jennifer Wills

Our 2023 Year in Review: from launching new-gen materials, to visiting our manufacturing partners + our first retail pop-up store, it's been a big year for the small yet mighty Sans Beast team.
Read more
INSPIRATION: VEGANUARY - TIME TO GO SANS BEAST?
Veganuary: A split image with one side showing a cow and the other, a fluffy dog.

By Jennifer Wills

January is here - and so is 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 plant based suggestions to get you started.  The animals, the earth + your health will thank you.  Read on to discover more.
Read more
INSPIRATION: VEGAN FRIENDLY SUMMER GETAWAYS
Split image showing vegan High Tea + a pink toned seating area, at Ovolo Wooloomooloo + Alibi Bar

By Jennifer Wills

Summer is here in Australia + our dream end-of-year getaways all include sunshine, nature, art and, of course, great vegan food. Read our round up of vegan friendly places to eat, stay + play around Australia this summer - plus our travel bag recommendations to make packing easier.
Read more
INSPIRATION: FROM TRASH TO TREASURE - THE BEAUTY OF UPCYCLED FASHION
2 upcycled vegan leather bags by Sans Beast and IntoCarry

By Jennifer Wills

What to do when a bag is no longer able to be repaired, when it's beyond rescuing? We don't give up on them + send them to landfill: we embrace the beauty of upcycled fashion.
Read more
INSPIRATION: GIFT GUIDE 2023
A Sans Beast vegan handbag wrapped in festive paper sits on a stone mantlepiece.

By Jennifer Wills

Spoil someone, spoil yourself. The festive season is here + we have a curation of Sans Beast gift ideas by colour, style or price so you can find the perfect piece for the lovers, friends + family on your list.
Read more
VEGAN EATS: FESTIVE SEASON COOKING
Vegan Christmas Recipes: Vegan Fig + Custard Tart from Taste

By Jennifer Wills

Part of the joy of Christmas + the festive season is sharing food with loved ones, and for us, it's always going to be cruelty free. We're sharing our favourite vegan recipes for a plant based take on traditional holiday fare.  
Read more
STYLE: VEGAN BAGS FOR SPRING/SUMMER EVENTS SEASON
Cropped image of Elsa wearing the Tiny Spark vegan leather crossbody bag in black with a chunky chain strap

By Jennifer Wills

Spring / Summer in Australia means events season. We've picked some of our favourite vegan bags for hitting the proverbial d-floor, the red carpet, the restaurant + the glamorous backyard (vegan) BBQ.  Discover some of our favourite treasures, to consider as your 'plus one' at your festive soiree.
Read more
EDUCATION: WHAT IS 'VEGAN LEATHER'?
Various Reader Satchel vegan handbags hang along a green wall in the Sans Beast studio.

By Jennifer Wills

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.
1 comment
Read more
INSPIRATION: SERIES 12 - A DAY IN THE LIFE
April lounges in a neutral toned cactus 'leather' chair, wearing two citron Sans Beast bags

By Jennifer Wills

Our 12th collection is here, our latest range of vegan bags + accessories designed, as always, to bring beauty without the beast. We adore the storytelling aspect of creating a visual campaign...
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