THE CREATIVE JOURNAL

Paris carries a white Sans Beast vegan bag + stands on a beach.

By Jennifer Wills
December 07, 2021

Our small second drop from Series 8: Elemental is here. Think summery shades of pink, white, pastel blue + sandy yellow. Perfectly timed for party season.

Sans Beast Francisco Pouch in Desserto Pelle Cactus Leather sitting amongst cactus plants.

By Cathryn Wills
May 31, 2021

Sourcing materials is a major part of creating our vegan handbag collections at Sans Beast. With our core mission to use no animal products, we take a look at the range of biobased + manmade materials currently available for non leather handbags, and talk you through some of the issues in selecting the right materials. Cost, minimums, freight + commercial availability are all factors that come into play when we're compiling our wishlist for new collections.

By JENNIFER WILLS
March 31, 2021

Easter 2021 is nearly upon us, and the Sans Beast team are looking forward to enjoying a short break. Perhaps even a Long Lunch with family (see what we did there..) that includes some dairy free sweet treats. Vegan chocolate is becoming far more readily available in Australia. For some, the opposition to dairy consumption may be about an intolerance to lactose - for us (and an increasing number of people), it's about saying no to animal exploitation. Here are some fabulous dairy free options to keep your sweet tooth happy this Easter.

By Cathryn Wills
February 03, 2021

In our educational blog post from October 2020, 'Should Tanned Leather Be Called ‘Natural’'? we promised a part two to this topic, exploring the impact of intensive animal agriculture on the environment - and how this has a direct link to the profitable co-products that are outputs of slaughter when it comes to measuring impact on the earth. We asked Emma Hakansson, founder of Collective Fashion Justice + Willow Creative Co, to pen the article, given her extensive research + work in this space. Emma dives into the environmental impacts of industrial animal farming + the requisite co-product of leather.

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.

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.

By Cathryn Wills
December 07, 2021

Our new collection Series 8: Elemental introduces a palette inspired by nature, with shades of olive, beetroot, moss + wheat. Discover what's new - and what's not - at Sans Beast.

By Laura Vigilante
April 21, 2021

We recently chatted to Sian Murray, co-founder of Pleasant State - the Sunshine Coast based startup, focused on revolutionising the cleaning products space, with earth friendly solutions. They're cruelty free, locally made + incredibly committed to their vision. Read on to learn about this dynamic duo + what they've got planned for getting your home clean, sans toxic chemicals.

By Laura Vigilante
March 11, 2021

Series 7, Lost + Found, has landed. We created this concept mid 2020. Dreams of travel served as inspiration for the campaign story, a road trip to cactus fields + a nostalgic 1970's motel.

By Jennifer 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.

By Jennifer Wills
November 23, 2020

Starting in our home town of Melbourne we’ve compiled our list of our favourite vegan eats all around the country. Whether you’re in the mood for brunch, a sweet treat or even sushi (yes you heard us, vegan sushi) we have options sure to impress even your most carnivorous of friends. Most we've tried ourselves, others we just know by reputation - we'd love to keep building this list (and satisfy our own hunger) so let us know who we're missing.

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.

By Jennifer Wills
December 07, 2021

Our small second drop from Series 8: Elemental is here. Think summery shades of pink, white, pastel blue + sandy yellow. Perfectly timed for party season.

By Cathryn Wills
December 07, 2021

Our new collection Series 8: Elemental introduces a palette inspired by nature, with shades of olive, beetroot, moss + wheat. Discover what's new - and what's not - at Sans Beast.

By Cathryn Wills
May 31, 2021

By Laura Vigilante
April 21, 2021

By JENNIFER WILLS
March 31, 2021

By Laura Vigilante
March 11, 2021

Series 7, Lost + Found, has landed. We created this concept mid 2020. Dreams of travel served as inspiration for the campaign story, a road trip to cactus fields + a nostalgic 1970's motel.