Journal

5 Black-owned vegan brands in the UK that you need to know about

Since the Black Lives Matter protests earlier in the year, we’ve been thinking more and more about what we can do to shine a light on the amazing U...

Why we started a vegan handbag brand

One of the questions I get asked the most is why we started a handbag brand, or more specifically, why we started a vegan handbag brand. Here's how...

5 Instagram Accounts to Follow for the Best Vegan Recipes

Looking for vegan recipe ideas and inspiration? We’ve curated a list of our favourite Instagram accounts for you, ranging from one pot recipes to d...

Every purchase gives back

We often come across causes that capture our hearts and it’s important to us that we give back, as well as helping to encourage a kinder way of liv...

Our vegan gift boxes

It was really important to us to ensure that our bags are delivered to you in the most beautiful packaging, but without compromising our vegan valu...

An important message

There has been no better time to come together and send out positive messages and energy into the world, especially to those who really need it at ...

How to care for your vegan handbag

Through carefully selected materials, precise silhouettes and attention to detail, our bags are made to last and to be loved for longer than just o...

What is Vegan Fashion?

The question we get asked the most is: what is vegan fashion? Our answer is that being vegan isn’t just about making food choices, it’s a lifestyle...

STORY 81 Blog - What's Next After Veganuary

Next Steps After Veganuary

So you’ve done Veganuary, what’s next? First of all, well done to those of you who took part! Veganuary have reported that a quarter of a million p...

Happy New Year - Welcome to 2019

Happy New Year - Welcome to 2019 at STORY 81!

What's Her Story? Meet Votch Founder Laura Way

This month at Story 81 we’re talking to Laura Way, founder of vegan leather watch company Votch. We wanted to find out more about her, what inspire...

Our Top 5 Instagram Accounts This Month

November is World Vegan Month - a time to share ideas, knowledge, advice and recipes (oh there are so many amazing vegan recipes out there!) and to...