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THE CREATIVE JOURNAL

INSPIRATION: SERIES 09 - GROUNDED
Dechen wears a brown toned suit, and holds two brown toned Sans Beast vegan handbags.

By Jennifer Wills

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.
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INSPIRATION: CW'S SIGN OFF FOR 2021
Cathryn Wills stands against a green wall + smiles at the camera

By Jennifer Wills

Another year of running a small, purpose led, vegan friendly business has brought learnings, challenges, wins + losses.  So much has happened this year + as someone who likes to reflect + improve, I've written this post to share a few of the moments of clarity that struck this year.  Always grateful for what we've built + for the wise, creative + talented folk we work with - and for you, the community growing with us day by day.
Read more
IN CONVERSATION: MARTHA BUTLER OF LOVING EARTH CHOCOLATE
Loving Earth vegan chocolate

By Jennifer Wills

We recently chatted to Martha Butler, co-founder of Loving Earth - the Melbourne based chocolate makers with an unswerving focus on ethical sourcing + organic, vegan ingredients.  Even their chocolate wrappers are home compostable. Read on to learn more about this beautiful vegan brand that works to deliver joy in all they do.
Read more
INSPIRATION: SUMMER TONES IN VEGAN BAG FAVOURITES
Paris carries a white Sans Beast vegan bag + stands on a beach.

By Jennifer Wills

Our small second drop from Series 8: Elemental is here.  Think summery shades of pink, white, pastel blue + sandy yellow.  Perfectly timed for party season.
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EDUCATION: A MISSIVE ON MATERIALS.
Sans Beast Francisco Pouch in Desserto Pelle Cactus Leather sitting amongst cactus plants.

By Cathryn Wills

Sourcing materials is a major part of creating our vegan handbag collections at Sans Beast.  With our core mission to use no animal products, we take a look at the range of biobased + manmade materials currently available for non leather handbags, and talk you through some of the issues in selecting the right materials.  Cost, minimums, freight + commercial availability are all factors that come into play when we're compiling our wishlist for new collections.  
Read more
INSPIRATION: SERIES 7 - LOST + FOUND
Juliette standing in an arched doorway with The Lobby Cross Body in Chestnut Lizard.

By Laura Vigilante

Series 7, Lost + Found, has landed. We created this concept mid 2020. Dreams of travel served as inspiration for the campaign story, a road trip to cactus fields + a nostalgic 1970's motel.
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INSPIRATION: VALENTINES DAY - READ, WATCH, LISTEN TO LOVE
Image of two mice sitting on seed pods with their noses connecting like a kiss

By Jennifer Wills

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. 
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EDUCATION: THE KINDNESS PROJECT + PETA #DROPCROC
An closeup image of Paris holding a black Sans Beast Reader Satchel vegan handbag with faux croco finish.

By Jennifer Wills

Sans Beast was created with the sole purpose of delivering vegan fashion that had beauty without the beast, so we don't hesitate to lend our voice to the #dropcroc campaign to end the slaughter of crocodiles for fashion.
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INSPIRATION: A SANS BEAST FESTIVUS 2021
Image of five people sitting + standing in front of the camera holding up handbags.  In the background is a green painted wall, Sans Beast handbags hanging, a picture of a greyhound + some monstera plants

By Jennifer Wills

Sans Beast is gearing up for the festive season, planning vegan feasts + of course plenty of vegan bags on our gift lists.  Read more about what we're eating, supporting + gifting this year, along with details of our festive gift wrapping + the all important shipping timelines.
Read more
INSPIRATION: SERIES 8 - ELEMENTAL
Paris walks along a beach shoreline with a black Sans Beast vegan backpack on her back.

By Cathryn Wills

Our new collection Series 8: Elemental introduces a palette inspired by nature, with shades of olive, beetroot, moss + wheat.  Discover what's new - and what's not - at Sans Beast.
Read more
IN CONVERSATION: SIAN MURRAY OF PLEASANT STATE
Image of Sian + Amy, founders of Pleasant State. Both women are laughing + standing in front of a light backdrop. Ami is holding a spray bottle containing the Pleasant State cleaning product in recyclable packaging.

By Laura Vigilante

We recently chatted to Sian Murray, co-founder of Pleasant State - the Sunshine Coast based startup, focused on revolutionising the cleaning products space, with earth friendly solutions.   They're cruelty free, locally made + incredibly committed to their vision.  Read on to learn about this dynamic duo + what they've got planned for getting your home clean, sans toxic chemicals.
Read more
EDUCATION: IS LEATHER ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE?
image of amazon forest + monkey by berend leupen

By Cathryn Wills

In our educational blog post from October 2020, 'Should Tanned Leather Be Called ‘Natural’'? we promised a part two to this topic, exploring the  impact of intensive animal agriculture on the environment - and how this has a direct link to the profitable co-products that are outputs of slaughter when it comes to measuring impact on the earth.  We asked Emma Hakansson, founder of Collective Fashion Justice + Willow Creative Co, to pen the article, given her extensive research + work in this space.  Emma dives into the environmental impacts of industrial animal farming + the requisite co-product of leather. 
Read more
INSPIRATION: SERIES 09 - GROUNDED
Dechen wears a brown toned suit, and holds two brown toned Sans Beast vegan handbags.

By Jennifer Wills

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.
Read more
INSPIRATION: VALENTINES DAY - READ, WATCH, LISTEN TO LOVE
Image of two mice sitting on seed pods with their noses connecting like a kiss

By Jennifer Wills

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. 
Read more
INSPIRATION: CW'S SIGN OFF FOR 2021
Cathryn Wills stands against a green wall + smiles at the camera

By Jennifer Wills

Another year of running a small, purpose led, vegan friendly business has brought learnings, challenges, wins + losses.  So much has happened this year + as someone who likes to reflect + improve, I've written this post to share a few of the moments of clarity that struck this year.  Always grateful for what we've built + for the wise, creative + talented folk we work with - and for you, the community growing with us day by day.
Read more
EDUCATION: THE KINDNESS PROJECT + PETA #DROPCROC
An closeup image of Paris holding a black Sans Beast Reader Satchel vegan handbag with faux croco finish.

By Jennifer Wills

Sans Beast was created with the sole purpose of delivering vegan fashion that had beauty without the beast, so we don't hesitate to lend our voice to the #dropcroc campaign to end the slaughter of crocodiles for fashion.
Read more
IN CONVERSATION: MARTHA BUTLER OF LOVING EARTH CHOCOLATE
Loving Earth vegan chocolate

By Jennifer Wills

We recently chatted to Martha Butler, co-founder of Loving Earth - the Melbourne based chocolate makers with an unswerving focus on ethical sourcing + organic, vegan ingredients.  Even their chocolate wrappers are home compostable. Read on to learn more about this beautiful vegan brand that works to deliver joy in all they do.
Read more
INSPIRATION: A SANS BEAST FESTIVUS 2021
Image of five people sitting + standing in front of the camera holding up handbags.  In the background is a green painted wall, Sans Beast handbags hanging, a picture of a greyhound + some monstera plants

By Jennifer Wills

Sans Beast is gearing up for the festive season, planning vegan feasts + of course plenty of vegan bags on our gift lists.  Read more about what we're eating, supporting + gifting this year, along with details of our festive gift wrapping + the all important shipping timelines.
Read more
INSPIRATION: SUMMER TONES IN VEGAN BAG FAVOURITES
Paris carries a white Sans Beast vegan bag + stands on a beach.

By Jennifer Wills

Our small second drop from Series 8: Elemental is here.  Think summery shades of pink, white, pastel blue + sandy yellow.  Perfectly timed for party season.
Read more
INSPIRATION: SERIES 8 - ELEMENTAL
Paris walks along a beach shoreline with a black Sans Beast vegan backpack on her back.

By Cathryn Wills

Our new collection Series 8: Elemental introduces a palette inspired by nature, with shades of olive, beetroot, moss + wheat.  Discover what's new - and what's not - at Sans Beast.
Read more
EDUCATION: A MISSIVE ON MATERIALS.
Sans Beast Francisco Pouch in Desserto Pelle Cactus Leather sitting amongst cactus plants.

By Cathryn Wills

Sourcing materials is a major part of creating our vegan handbag collections at Sans Beast.  With our core mission to use no animal products, we take a look at the range of biobased + manmade materials currently available for non leather handbags, and talk you through some of the issues in selecting the right materials.  Cost, minimums, freight + commercial availability are all factors that come into play when we're compiling our wishlist for new collections.  
Read more
IN CONVERSATION: SIAN MURRAY OF PLEASANT STATE
Image of Sian + Amy, founders of Pleasant State. Both women are laughing + standing in front of a light backdrop. Ami is holding a spray bottle containing the Pleasant State cleaning product in recyclable packaging.

By Laura Vigilante

We recently chatted to Sian Murray, co-founder of Pleasant State - the Sunshine Coast based startup, focused on revolutionising the cleaning products space, with earth friendly solutions.   They're cruelty free, locally made + incredibly committed to their vision.  Read on to learn about this dynamic duo + what they've got planned for getting your home clean, sans toxic chemicals.
Read more
INSPIRATION: SERIES 7 - LOST + FOUND
Juliette standing in an arched doorway with The Lobby Cross Body in Chestnut Lizard.

By Laura Vigilante

Series 7, Lost + Found, has landed. We created this concept mid 2020. Dreams of travel served as inspiration for the campaign story, a road trip to cactus fields + a nostalgic 1970's motel.
Read more
EDUCATION: IS LEATHER ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE?
image of amazon forest + monkey by berend leupen

By Cathryn Wills

In our educational blog post from October 2020, 'Should Tanned Leather Be Called ‘Natural’'? we promised a part two to this topic, exploring the  impact of intensive animal agriculture on the environment - and how this has a direct link to the profitable co-products that are outputs of slaughter when it comes to measuring impact on the earth.  We asked Emma Hakansson, founder of Collective Fashion Justice + Willow Creative Co, to pen the article, given her extensive research + work in this space.  Emma dives into the environmental impacts of industrial animal farming + the requisite co-product of leather. 
Read more