OUR STORY

We are Sans Beast.

Curious + compassionate, hunting for aesthetic + functional joy in all we create.

A handbag is not just a receptacle for our possessions - it's a visible reflection of values.

Sans Beast was established by Cathryn Wills in May 2017.

After working in Australian fashion retail for nearly 30 years, with over a decade of that chapter spent living and breathing the world of leather handbags, Wills progressively recognised a disconnect between her professional role + her ethical stance on animal welfare and the environment.

Following a period of research + development, Sans Beast officially launched in March 2018.

NO ANIMAL PRODUCTS

We believe in striving for a kinder world, where animals are not exploited for our food or fashion.

We utilise recycled synthetic materials + a selection of bio-based or partially bio-based fabrics - always with our eye on pioneers in this space.

EXPLORE OUR MATERIALS

SLOW + STEADY

Our process to design + produce Sans Beast is slow + deeply considered.

We value the notion of signature pieces that talk to our brand codes + inspire our community to collect + treasure.

Learn more about the steps that go into building this Sans Beast world.

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THE STORY OF THE OX

We often get asked about what our logo - which actually isn't an upside down letter A - means. Read the story of how our distinctive logo + wordmark came to be.

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