THE CREATIVE JOURNAL

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

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: Series 14 'Modern Love'

Welcome to Modern Love, our 14th collection of vegan handbags + accessories. Series 14 introduces a new style in Italian Uppeal AppleSkin™ and a fresh palette of Hickory, Sage +...

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EDUCATION: Beyond Vegan Leather - Meet our Uppeal™ Bags

Introducing more bio-based materials into the Sans Beast handbag collection is our goal, and we're excited to launch more styles crafted in Italian Uppeal™ apple 'leather' as part of Series 14. Learn more...

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NEWS: Ethics, Value + the Sans Beast Approach

Cathryn shares what goes into a Sans Beast bag, what value means to her – and ultimately, why creating pieces without animal products is important to the Sans Beast brand. ...

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NEWS: Is Your Handbag Tax Deductible?

Did you know that you may be able to claim your work tote bag as a tax deduction? It's almost the end of the financial year in Australia + many of...

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INSPIRATION: 7th Birthday Reflections

To mark our 7th birthday, our founder Cathryn shares her reflections on creating - and sustaining - a vegan bag brand.   "I left an executive level role in fashion...

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EDUCATION: Beyond Vegan Leather - What is Mirum®?

We talk a lot about materials at Sans Beast, as a brand always looking for innovative, durable + beautiful alternatives to animal leather. Introducing more bio-based fabrics is our goal, and MIRUM®...

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STYLE: Using Straps to Change up your Look

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...

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