SB JOURNAL

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

December Founder Field Notes

After another year of challenge in the global retail space, our founder, Cathryn, reflects on 2025 and what the year ahead looks like for Sans Beast: slower, with purpose +...

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October Founder Field Notes

A monthly missive from our founder Cathryn.  This is October 2025 - a busy month for travel, connections + thoughts of recalibration, as we consider the evolution of Sans Beast.  

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INSPIRATION: Lineapelle Milan 2024

Join our founder Cathryn as she visits the Lineapelle material fair 2024 in Milan, Italy. Sourcing animal-free materials is at the core of our ethos - specifically choosing not to work...

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INSPIRATION: A Material World

Take a glimpse into my trip to Europe in September - with a particular focus on the Lineapelle material fair in Milan, Italy.  Material is at the core of our...

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TRAVEL DIARY: Cactus 'Leather' with Desserto Pelle in Guadalajara

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...

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INSPIRATION: Vegan Friendly Summer Getaways

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...

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INSPIRATION: Pack Your Bags for a (vegan) Winter Getaway

As the weather turns colder, we're looking for places to stay + eat on a cruelty free Winter Getaway.  Read our recommendations for all around Australia this winter - plus,...

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INSPIRATION: Bags Packed, Ready to Relax on an Easter Getaway

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...

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