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THE CREATIVE JOURNAL

TRAVEL DIARY: COPENHAGEN FASHION SUMMIT 2019.
Sans Beast at the Copenhagen Fashion Summit

By Cathryn Wills

CW has been in London + Europe for a few weeks, talking with inspiring people, getting the mood of retail + street style, seeking out plant based options along the road to share with the SB community back here in Melbourne + attending the Copenhagen Fashion Summit.  Read her take on the Summit here.
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IN CONVERSATION: LISA KING, ARTIST
Sans Beast Creature Blog featuring Lisa King, artist

By Cathryn Wills

We spoke with the incredible artist Lisa King, about her large scale artworks, the gallery space she co-founded, speaking up + out on animal welfare, and the enduring beauty of the Renaissance.  In addition to being an inspiring artist - Lisa is also passionate about animal rights, and is not afraid to use her voice for the voiceless.
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IN CONVERSATION: TRAVEL STORIES WITH KARISSA SPARKE
Travel stores with Karissa Sparke - Karissa and Tom in front of the Colosseum

By JENNIFER WILLS

We talk with consummate traveller, Karissa Sparke about her recent 5 month European trip with husband Tom + discover the pros and cons to van life on the road.  Karissa + Tom certainly show a beautiful - and loved up - life on the road, and we are feeling the inspiration big time.  Be prepared to add 'vanlife' to your bucket list.
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INSPIRATION: SERIES 3 SHOOT, 'SENSORIUS'
Sans Beast Series 03 Sensorius - Noir Croco Jane of All Trades

By Cathryn Wills

A peek into our Series 3 collection + shoot - entitled 'Sensorius'.  Discover how we approached the season + why Caravaggio was so important to us.  Collaboration is key for any brand - and as a small business, it's even more important to make every effort (and dollar) count. We are so thankful for our collaborators - Stylist + Co-Creative Director on the shoot, Ella Murphy, Scott Newett + Jesper Hede of Cubed Studio, Xeneb Allen for H+MU, the two beauties fronting the lens Emma Hakamme + Alek Kuany.
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NEWS: ETHICS, VALUE + THE SANS BEAST APPROACH.
Sans Beast Creature Blog featuring Cathryn Wills + Rosie the dog

By Cathryn Wills

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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INSPIRATION: 2 YEARS SINCE (SANS BEAST) WAS BORN.
Sans Beast Studio, Kensington Victoria Australia

By Cathryn Wills

Happy 1st Birthday to us!  A reflection on the year that was, as Sans Beast turns one.  Read about our highs + lows - and ultimately, our happiness + gratitude, in arriving at our first birthday in one piece, ready to embrace what's next.
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VEGAN EATS: BE MY (VEGAN) VALENTINE
Sans Beast Creature Blog - featuring Smith + Daughters vegan restaurant

By Cathryn Wills

We've rounded up our fave vegan spots for Valentines Day....actually, any day of the year.  We dare non vegans to try some of these spots - they'll astound you for their pure delish factor.
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GIVE BACK: EDGAR'S MISSION.
A group of three alpacas roaming happily at Edgar's Mission Farm Sanctuary

By Jennifer Wills

From day 1 of Sans Beast, we wanted to ensure we were walking our talk by committing to animal welfare in a tangible way.  We donate the gross profits from the sales of bag charms to animal rescue sanctuary, Edgars Mission.  The sanctuary is open to visitors + is a delightful day trip for anyone visiting or living in Melbourne.  You will learn from the caring + knowledgeable volunteers + staff at Edgars Mission + be inspired by the non human residents of this peaceful property.
Read more
TRAVEL DIARY: COPENHAGEN FASHION SUMMIT 2019.
Sans Beast at the Copenhagen Fashion Summit

By Cathryn Wills

CW has been in London + Europe for a few weeks, talking with inspiring people, getting the mood of retail + street style, seeking out plant based options along the road to share with the SB community back here in Melbourne + attending the Copenhagen Fashion Summit.  Read her take on the Summit here.
Read more
NEWS: ETHICS, VALUE + THE SANS BEAST APPROACH.
Sans Beast Creature Blog featuring Cathryn Wills + Rosie the dog

By Cathryn Wills

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.
Read more
IN CONVERSATION: LISA KING, ARTIST
Sans Beast Creature Blog featuring Lisa King, artist

By Cathryn Wills

We spoke with the incredible artist Lisa King, about her large scale artworks, the gallery space she co-founded, speaking up + out on animal welfare, and the enduring beauty of the Renaissance.  In addition to being an inspiring artist - Lisa is also passionate about animal rights, and is not afraid to use her voice for the voiceless.
Read more
INSPIRATION: 2 YEARS SINCE (SANS BEAST) WAS BORN.
Sans Beast Studio, Kensington Victoria Australia

By Cathryn Wills

Happy 1st Birthday to us!  A reflection on the year that was, as Sans Beast turns one.  Read about our highs + lows - and ultimately, our happiness + gratitude, in arriving at our first birthday in one piece, ready to embrace what's next.
Read more
IN CONVERSATION: TRAVEL STORIES WITH KARISSA SPARKE
Travel stores with Karissa Sparke - Karissa and Tom in front of the Colosseum

By JENNIFER WILLS

We talk with consummate traveller, Karissa Sparke about her recent 5 month European trip with husband Tom + discover the pros and cons to van life on the road.  Karissa + Tom certainly show a beautiful - and loved up - life on the road, and we are feeling the inspiration big time.  Be prepared to add 'vanlife' to your bucket list.
Read more
VEGAN EATS: BE MY (VEGAN) VALENTINE
Sans Beast Creature Blog - featuring Smith + Daughters vegan restaurant

By Cathryn Wills

We've rounded up our fave vegan spots for Valentines Day....actually, any day of the year.  We dare non vegans to try some of these spots - they'll astound you for their pure delish factor.
Read more
INSPIRATION: SERIES 3 SHOOT, 'SENSORIUS'
Sans Beast Series 03 Sensorius - Noir Croco Jane of All Trades

By Cathryn Wills

A peek into our Series 3 collection + shoot - entitled 'Sensorius'.  Discover how we approached the season + why Caravaggio was so important to us.  Collaboration is key for any brand - and as a small business, it's even more important to make every effort (and dollar) count. We are so thankful for our collaborators - Stylist + Co-Creative Director on the shoot, Ella Murphy, Scott Newett + Jesper Hede of Cubed Studio, Xeneb Allen for H+MU, the two beauties fronting the lens Emma Hakamme + Alek Kuany.
Read more
GIVE BACK: EDGAR'S MISSION.
A group of three alpacas roaming happily at Edgar's Mission Farm Sanctuary

By Jennifer Wills

From day 1 of Sans Beast, we wanted to ensure we were walking our talk by committing to animal welfare in a tangible way.  We donate the gross profits from the sales of bag charms to animal rescue sanctuary, Edgars Mission.  The sanctuary is open to visitors + is a delightful day trip for anyone visiting or living in Melbourne.  You will learn from the caring + knowledgeable volunteers + staff at Edgars Mission + be inspired by the non human residents of this peaceful property.
Read more