SB JOURNAL
Musings from our Sans Beast world on innovative materials, style, creativity + purpose-led business.
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...
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...
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 +...
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.
Series 16: Behind the Curtain
Our upcoming Series 16 collection is called 'Behind the Curtain' and this season we're sharing more on all the facets that go into bringing it to life - the materials,...
EDUCATION: Should Tanned Leather be called 'Natural'?
All the talk about leather being the 'natural' option when it comes to fashion, is akin to a greenwashed fantasy. This article, co-authored by Cathryn Wills + Emma Hakansson, of...
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. ...
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...