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THE CREATIVE JOURNAL

INSPIRATION: INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2023
A collection of black + white images of fabulous female founders

By Jennifer Wills

Be inspired by our International Women's Day Female Founder Series. From a range of market sectors + backgrounds, these women all share stories of creativity, vision + leaning in to the risk of building something from nothing.
Read more
INSPIRATION: BAGS PACKED, READY TO RELAX ON AN EASTER GETAWAY
Magbul carries the Daytripper Tote in Cinnamon

By Jennifer Wills

Easter is nearly here + thoughts of a relaxing getaway are front of mind. Hospitality + the arts have done it tough the last few years, so we share some holiday inspo on vegan friendly places to eat, stay + play, and of course what vegan bags to pack.
Read more
EDUCATION: OUR SUSTAINABILITY JOURNEY
A flatlay image of a Sans Beast Reader Satchel + Barricade Strap with dustbag, printed tissue paper and stickers.

By Jennifer Wills

Sustainability is the buzzword of the moment. We don't profess perfection, but we have made some intentional choices in our manufacturing, materials + packaging that keep us on a path we are proud of.
Read more
INSPIRATION: SERIES 10 - MEMENTO
IMAGE OF COCO STANDING IN A GARDEN WEARING A YELLOW SATIN SUIT + CARRYING TWO SANS BEAST DUMPLING BAGS

By Cathryn Wills

Series 10: Memento, is nearly here.  What is about the notion of memento mori that resonated, who are our creative collaborators + where is that stunning garden? All of these questions + more covered in this brief missive about our 10th collection in this Sans Beast journey.
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INSPIRATION: CHARITY UPDATE FOR 2022
A sheep standing in a paddock under a blue sky at Edgar's Mission Farm Sanctuary

By Jennifer Wills

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.
Read more
STYLE: USING STRAPS TO CHANGE UP YOUR LOOK
April wears a pale Lavender suit with the Bandolier in Pale Vanilla and Corridor Strap in Licorice Gold

By Jennifer Wills

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.
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INSPIRATION: SERIES 11 - CONVERSATIONS BEYOND
Split image of Penny wearing the Reader Satchel + Highway Strap in Forest Green, and Magbul holding the High Road Mini Emerald + Elemental Chain Strap in Gold.

By Jennifer Wills

Our 11th collection of vegan bags + accessories is here, featuring cherished silhouettes in fresh tones + a sprinkling of new shapes. The Series 11 campaign entitled 'Conversations Beyond' was informed by the notion of exploring conversations to find education, inspiration and - perhaps - discover a new, kinder path.
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EDUCATION: OUR RAW MATERIAL ROADMAP
Three brown toned Sans Beast tote bags sit on yellow perspex plinths in front of a richly patterned wallpaper.

By Cathryn Wills

It's been awhile since we've written about our approach to raw materials + with the rapid change occurring in this space, combined with enthusiasm around the question of 'whats to come next for Sans Beast?', our founder, Cathryn Wills, has written an overview of our material roadmap.  Read on for a recap of where we've come from, where we're at + where we're going.  It's an evolving space + with collection leadtimes being 11+ months, combined with development cost investment challenges, it's one that moves slowly (but surely) for this independent, small business.
Read more
STYLE: HOW TO WEAR THE DUMPLING
Coco wears a green toned suit and holds the Artichoke Dumpling Vegan Crossbody Bag in her hands

By Jennifer Wills

The Dumpling is a new, soft silhouette for Series 10.  Unique, attention grabbing + a definite conversation starter, The Dumpling is one of our new favourites.  Yet, being a strong shape, it can be a  challenge to understand how it will look on the body, just seeing it online.  We've gathered some styling inspo on how to wear this sculptural vegan bag - from stylist Sally McKinnon to our Sans Beast team.
Read more
INSPIRATION: OUR FAVOURITE CRUELTY FREE FINDS
IMAGE OF FLUFF MAKEUP AGAINST A YELLOW BACKGROUND + CANDLES TO THE RIGHT.

By Cathryn Wills

Looking for cruelty free recommendations - beyond a vegan bag? The SB team have you covered with our picks of vegan beauty, fashion, homewares + more.
Read more
REFLECTIONS ON SANS BEAST: 5 YEARS IN
The seven members of the Sans Beast team all wearing black + smiling at the camera

By Jennifer Wills

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.
Read more
IN CONVERSATION: LIVING A PLANT BASED LIFE WITH RACHEL STEENLAND
A woman wearing a red skirt sits under a brightly coloured bouganvillea plant, smiling broadly at the camera.

By Jennifer Wills

Rachel Steenland is a Gold Coast native now living in San Diego + her journey to plant based living is a compelling one. We chatted with Rachel to learn her tips for getting started with vegan food and her favourite vegan holiday recipes.
Read more
INSPIRATION: INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2023
A collection of black + white images of fabulous female founders

By Jennifer Wills

Be inspired by our International Women's Day Female Founder Series. From a range of market sectors + backgrounds, these women all share stories of creativity, vision + leaning in to the risk of building something from nothing.
Read more
INSPIRATION: SERIES 11 - CONVERSATIONS BEYOND
Split image of Penny wearing the Reader Satchel + Highway Strap in Forest Green, and Magbul holding the High Road Mini Emerald + Elemental Chain Strap in Gold.

By Jennifer Wills

Our 11th collection of vegan bags + accessories is here, featuring cherished silhouettes in fresh tones + a sprinkling of new shapes. The Series 11 campaign entitled 'Conversations Beyond' was informed by the notion of exploring conversations to find education, inspiration and - perhaps - discover a new, kinder path.
Read more
INSPIRATION: BAGS PACKED, READY TO RELAX ON AN EASTER GETAWAY
Magbul carries the Daytripper Tote in Cinnamon

By Jennifer Wills

Easter is nearly here + thoughts of a relaxing getaway are front of mind. Hospitality + the arts have done it tough the last few years, so we share some holiday inspo on vegan friendly places to eat, stay + play, and of course what vegan bags to pack.
Read more
EDUCATION: OUR RAW MATERIAL ROADMAP
Three brown toned Sans Beast tote bags sit on yellow perspex plinths in front of a richly patterned wallpaper.

By Cathryn Wills

It's been awhile since we've written about our approach to raw materials + with the rapid change occurring in this space, combined with enthusiasm around the question of 'whats to come next for Sans Beast?', our founder, Cathryn Wills, has written an overview of our material roadmap.  Read on for a recap of where we've come from, where we're at + where we're going.  It's an evolving space + with collection leadtimes being 11+ months, combined with development cost investment challenges, it's one that moves slowly (but surely) for this independent, small business.
Read more
EDUCATION: OUR SUSTAINABILITY JOURNEY
A flatlay image of a Sans Beast Reader Satchel + Barricade Strap with dustbag, printed tissue paper and stickers.

By Jennifer Wills

Sustainability is the buzzword of the moment. We don't profess perfection, but we have made some intentional choices in our manufacturing, materials + packaging that keep us on a path we are proud of.
Read more
STYLE: HOW TO WEAR THE DUMPLING
Coco wears a green toned suit and holds the Artichoke Dumpling Vegan Crossbody Bag in her hands

By Jennifer Wills

The Dumpling is a new, soft silhouette for Series 10.  Unique, attention grabbing + a definite conversation starter, The Dumpling is one of our new favourites.  Yet, being a strong shape, it can be a  challenge to understand how it will look on the body, just seeing it online.  We've gathered some styling inspo on how to wear this sculptural vegan bag - from stylist Sally McKinnon to our Sans Beast team.
Read more
INSPIRATION: SERIES 10 - MEMENTO
IMAGE OF COCO STANDING IN A GARDEN WEARING A YELLOW SATIN SUIT + CARRYING TWO SANS BEAST DUMPLING BAGS

By Cathryn Wills

Series 10: Memento, is nearly here.  What is about the notion of memento mori that resonated, who are our creative collaborators + where is that stunning garden? All of these questions + more covered in this brief missive about our 10th collection in this Sans Beast journey.
Read more
INSPIRATION: OUR FAVOURITE CRUELTY FREE FINDS
IMAGE OF FLUFF MAKEUP AGAINST A YELLOW BACKGROUND + CANDLES TO THE RIGHT.

By Cathryn Wills

Looking for cruelty free recommendations - beyond a vegan bag? The SB team have you covered with our picks of vegan beauty, fashion, homewares + more.
Read more
INSPIRATION: CHARITY UPDATE FOR 2022
A sheep standing in a paddock under a blue sky at Edgar's Mission Farm Sanctuary

By Jennifer Wills

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.
Read more
REFLECTIONS ON SANS BEAST: 5 YEARS IN
The seven members of the Sans Beast team all wearing black + smiling at the camera

By Jennifer Wills

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.
Read more
STYLE: USING STRAPS TO CHANGE UP YOUR LOOK
April wears a pale Lavender suit with the Bandolier in Pale Vanilla and Corridor Strap in Licorice Gold

By Jennifer Wills

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.
Read more
IN CONVERSATION: LIVING A PLANT BASED LIFE WITH RACHEL STEENLAND
A woman wearing a red skirt sits under a brightly coloured bouganvillea plant, smiling broadly at the camera.

By Jennifer Wills

Rachel Steenland is a Gold Coast native now living in San Diego + her journey to plant based living is a compelling one. We chatted with Rachel to learn her tips for getting started with vegan food and her favourite vegan holiday recipes.
Read more