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NEWS: Ethics, Value + the Sans Beast Approach
NEWS: Ethics, Value + the Sans Beast Approach

By Cathryn Wills
July 09, 2024

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. Ethics + sustainability often get used in an interchangeable manner - yet, they're different. The ethics of mass raising + slaughtering animals is questionable at best. Read on to learn what value + ethics mean to the Sans Beast founder.
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VEGAN EATS: Easter (Tr)eats Without the Dairy
VEGAN EATS: Easter (Tr)eats Without the Dairy

By Emily Esen
March 21, 2024

Autumn is here in the Southern Hem + Easter is approaching. You're thinking about taking some time off, getting some R+R....and eating. We've gathered some vegan chocolate options to consider, as well as tasty recipes for Easter gatherings. Do the chickens, pigs, cows, sheep etcetera a favour, and leave them off your plate this Easter.
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TRAVEL DIARY: Cactus 'Leather' with Desserto Pelle in Guadalajara
TRAVEL DIARY: Cactus 'Leather' with Desserto Pelle in Guadalajara

By Cathryn Wills
February 13, 2024

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 highlights of the trip was time spent with the founders of Desserto Pelle, the innovative business behind the cactus derived vegan 'leather'.
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INSPIRATION: Veganuary - Time to Go Sans Beast?
INSPIRATION: Veganuary - Time to Go Sans Beast?

By Jennifer Wills
December 19, 2023

January is here - and so is Veganuary. The team behind the Veganuary initiative encourage people to take the pledge to try a vegan diet - and we're joining in with words of encouragement plus some enticing plant based suggestions to get you started. The animals, the earth + your health will thank you. Read on to discover more.
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VEGAN EATS: Good Food / Good Mood
VEGAN EATS: Good Food / Good Mood

By Jennifer Wills
June 07, 2023

We're not nutritionists, dieticians or chefs. But we do like food, and we love discovering plant based recipes to add to our repertoire of cooking options. With the winter chill in the air in Melbourne, we're reaching for home cooked, whole food, plant based recipes that ensure we remain healthy in our body + mind. Get tempted, ditch the constant takeaway, buy up those veggies + tap into your inner gourmand.
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EDUCATION: Our Raw Material Roadmap
EDUCATION: Our Raw Material Roadmap

By Cathryn Wills
February 08, 2023

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.
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INSPIRATION: 2020 - Sans Beast Captain's Log
INSPIRATION: 2020 - Sans Beast Captain's Log

By Cathryn Wills
December 30, 2020

An overview of 2020 + the lessons learnt for Sans Beast, from the perspective of our founder Cathryn. It's been one hell of a ride + we feel we've come out the other side wiser, braver + more resilient - ready for all 2021 has to throw at us. One key lesson out of all of this has been to reaffirm our mission + recommit to the business of Sans Beast. We can't wait to show you what we have in store for the year ahead + hope you'll continue on this journey with us.
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INSPIRATION: Vegan Gift Guide
INSPIRATION: Vegan Gift Guide

By Jennifer Wills
December 07, 2020

We've put together a vegan gift guide of some Sans Beast bag suggestions, along with a list of favourite vegan + ethical small businesses in Australia, that would no doubt love your support in these (still) challenging post pandemic times. Happy festivus from us to you.
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IN CONVERSATION: Emma Hakansson
IN CONVERSATION: Emma Hakansson

By Cathryn Wills
November 04, 2020

Emma Hakansson has been a friend of Sans Beast, as well as an occasional face of the brand, since 'the beginning'. She is a woman who wears many hats, and applies her talents + time, to making a difference in this life. A passionate advocate for animals, a soon to be published author, a model + a content creator, Emma is someone who walks her talk. We hope you'll enjoy reading about this inspiring creative creature.
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IN CONVERSATION: Joanne Lee + the Weetbix Gang
IN CONVERSATION: Joanne Lee + the Weetbix Gang

By Rhianna Dorling
October 28, 2020

Joanne Lee is an animal advocate who operates a vegan micro sanctuary in The Dandenong Ranges, around an hour outside of Melbourne. Her most notable residents are The Weetbix Gang - a flock of rescued sheep who have found sanctuary, fun + friendship together.
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INSPIRATION: It's Time to Bloom
INSPIRATION: It's Time to Bloom

By JENNIFER WILLS
September 16, 2020

2020 has been tumultuous so far + Sans Beast has not been immune to the challenges. As a niche, vegan handbag brand celebrating our second birthday in March, it was a rude awakening to follow the blowing out of the birthday candles with a new acronym + lifestyle - WFH. However this post is not about doom + gloom, it's about celebrating creativity, getting excited about a new collection, recognising the power (and importance) of collaboration + enjoying the notion of blooming again.
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IN CONVERSATION: Pam Ahern, Edgar's Mission
IN CONVERSATION: Pam Ahern, Edgar's Mission

By Jennifer Wills
September 09, 2020

Pam Ahern is the founder + owner of Edgar's Mission. A former equestrian champion, a chance encounter with a trotter named Edgar Alan Pig saw her give up her full time job + create a haven for farm animals which she built from the ground up. We caught up with her to talk about her incredible + inspiring journey.
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