SB JOURNAL

Musings from our Sans Beast world on innovative materials, style, creativity + purpose-led business.

Manufacturing Musings

Making a bag is a complex process, with so many moving parts + elements to consider. Sans Beast founder Cathryn shares some musings on manufacturing our collections with our team...

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June Field Notes - The Year So Far

A wrap up of the January - June 2026 chapter of Sans Beast - excerpts from our monthly 'Field Notes' from Cathryn.  We turned 9, we came out of hibernation...

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Human Conversations : Meet Carly Spooner

The second instalment in our series of Human Conversations between SB founder, Cathryn Wills and a range of creatives. This month, we meet Carly Spooner - art director, set designer,...

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Human Conversations : Meet Locki Humphrey

I love having conversations with interesting people doing interesting things – and I decided that amplifying these stories could be good for all of us. This month, I talked with Locki...

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9th Birthday Reflections

Birthdays evoke memories. As Sans Beast turns 9, founder Cathryn Wills reflects on building a brand + staying the course. "This 9th birthday marks a threshold. A quiet inhale before...

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VEGAN EATS: No Meat May

'No Meat May' is almost here, inspiring people to ditch meat - or meat + dairy - for the month of May and reap the benefits of plant-based living.  Check...

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International Women's Day 2026: Balance the Scales

Sunday March 8 is International Women's Day 2026, and its theme 'Balance the Scales' is a promise that every woman and girl - regardless of background or identity - should...

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January Field Notes

It's the new year but rather than a list of resolutions, founder Cathryn Wills talks materials - leather, non-animal leather alternatives, and making purchasing choices based on ethics + environmental...

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