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THE CREATIVE JOURNAL

  • EDUCATION: A Missive on Materials
    Sans Beast Francisco Pouch in Desserto Pelle Cactus Vegan Leather sitting amongst cactus plants.

    By Jennifer 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.  
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  • IN CONVERSATION: Sian Murray, 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.
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  • INSPIRATION: Series 07 - 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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  • 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. 
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  • INSPIRATION: 2020 - Sans Beast Captain's Log
    A group of purple toned Sans Beast vegan bags sit on shelving in a factory

    By Cathryn Wills

    An overview of 2020 + the lessons learnt for Sans Beast, from the perspective of our founder Cathryn.  It's been one hell of a ride + we feel we've come out the other side wiser, braver + more resilient - ready for all 2021 has to throw at us.  One key lesson out of all of this has been to reaffirm our mission + recommit to the business of Sans Beast.  We can't wait to show you what we have in store for the year ahead + hope you'll continue on this journey with us.
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  • INSPIRATION: Vegan Gift Guide
    Image of a newspaper with text reading "Sans Beast has brains and beauty"

    By Jennifer Wills

    We've put together a vegan gift guide of some Sans Beast bag suggestions, along with a list of favourite vegan + ethical small businesses in Australia, that would no doubt love your support in these (still) challenging post pandemic times.  Happy festivus from us to you.
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  • VEGAN EATS: Hospitality is Back
    Flat lay of asian food + hands

    By Jennifer Wills

    Starting in our home town of Melbourne we’ve compiled our list of our favourite vegan eats all around the country. Whether you’re in the mood for brunch, a sweet treat or even sushi (yes you heard us, vegan sushi) we have options sure to impress even your most carnivorous of friends.  Most we've tried ourselves, others we just know by reputation - we'd love to keep building this list (and satisfy our own hunger) so let us know who we're missing.
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  • IN CONVERSATION: Emma Hakansson
    Emma Hakansson holding an Animal Liberation sign with other protestors

    By Cathryn Wills

    Emma Hakansson has been a friend of Sans Beast, as well as an occasional face of the brand, since 'the beginning'.  She is a woman who wears many hats, and applies her talents + time, to making a difference in this life.  A passionate advocate for animals, a soon to be published author, a model + a content creator, Emma is someone who walks her talk.  We hope you'll enjoy reading about this inspiring creative creature.
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  • IN CONVERSATION: Joanne Lee + the Weetbix Gang
    Two sheep standing curiously in the bush

    By Rhianna Dorling

    Joanne Lee is an animal advocate who operates a vegan micro sanctuary in The Dandenong Ranges, around an hour outside of Melbourne. Her most notable residents are The Weetbix Gang - a flock of rescued sheep who have found sanctuary, fun + friendship together.
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  • EDUCATION: Should Tanned Leather be called 'Natural'?
    2 cows walking through water under a bridge, they look scared.

    By Cathryn Wills

    A few weeks ago, we threw a notion out into the universe that perhaps all this talk about leather being the 'natural' option when it comes to fashion, was not entirely true.  We said we'd discuss the manufacturing, the environmental impact, the biodegradability, and yes, even the ethics around the industrial level raising of animals on the planet.  We asked our community if they wanted to know more.  The answer was a resounding YES.  Co-authored by Cathryn Wills + Emma Hakansson, with as much research as they could gather to illustrate the point that 'faux' may be a dirty word to many, but modern leather has its own grubby secrets.
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  • 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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  • IN CONVERSATION: India Robinson, Blossm BBy
    Sans Beast Creature Blog featuring India Robinson, Blossm BBY

    By JENNIFER WILLS

    With a collection called Beast Bloom, it was inevitable that some floristry magic would be needed.  We reached out to the talented India Robinson, creative director + founder of BLOSSM BBY + asked her to create something otherworldly + spectacular, to sit with a selection of our Sans Beast treasures for a street shoot.  India brings her unique eye + floral artistry to her business - and it was such a joy to work with her on this project.  We spoke with India about all things flowers, anime, aliens + spreading love, particularly during these stormy times.
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