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How a Season Is Made: Inside Our Spring 2026 Collection

How a Season Is Made: Inside Our Spring 2026 Collection

How trends, travel, and everyday moments shaped our most joyful season yet. Why Everything Looks the Same (and How We Stay Different) Designing Spring 2026 started nearly two years ago. Most brands are working from the same global forecasts, which is why butter yellow and mesh flats suddenly show up...

4-minute read
Styled in the Annex

Styled in the Annex

Inside fashion stylist Shira Hershkop’s take on the east–west bag and how to wear it now.
4-minute read
The Art of Movement with Amy Dixon

The Art of Movement with Amy Dixon

Movement is a big part of how artist Amy Dixon works and lives. Based in Edmonton, Amy’s work explores the feeling of home through bold, vibrant landscapes and expressive acrylic paintings inspired by nature and place. Her paintings explore change, rhythm, and atmosphere, guided by motion, intuition, and a trust...

7-minute read
Beyond the Ice: Closing the Girl Gap with Kristen Campbell and Dr. Toogood

Beyond the Ice: Closing the Girl Gap with Kristen Campbell and Dr. Toogood

How sport, mindset, and mental wellbeing are changing the game for the next generation of girls Poppy Barley has pledged $100,000 over three years through its Future Fund to close “The Girl Gap” by empowering girls ages 10–14 with opportunities in sport, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship. PB Ambassador, Kristen Campbell,...

14-minute read
Canadian Brands I Love

Canadian Brands I Love

For years, I’ve been committed to buying Canadian when possible. Supporting a homegrown brand gives that entrepreneur the courage to keep dreaming, and every purchase is a hug you give the company. I know because these are the superpowers and love I feel every time someone buys Poppy Barley. Here...

2-minute read
Onward Together: Designed in Canada for a Better Future

Onward Together: Designed in Canada for a Better Future

Poppy Barley is proudly a Canadian B Corp. We love calling Canada home. Everything we make is designed in Edmonton, Alberta and produced by our manufacturing partners in Mexico, Spain and Portugal. Behind Poppy Barley is years of relentless hard work. With bold hearts, kindness and the support of our...

2-minute read
The Tea: Working With Your Sister

The Tea: Working With Your Sister

By: Justine Barber, Poppy Barley Co-Founder   In 2012, I started Poppy Barley with my sister, Kendall. People are always so curious about running a business as sisters. Almost every journalist asks, “What’s it like working with your sister?” So, here’s what it’s really like to share a childhood and a...

3-minute read
Top Inspiring Business and Self Development Books Curated by Influential Women

Top Inspiring Business and Self Development Books Curated by Influential Women

In the world of business and finance, knowledge is power, and inspiration is a catalyst for growth. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned professional, the right book can provide invaluable insights and spark innovative ideas. In this curated list, we bring you a collection of must-read business and...

3-minute read
You Do It All. Your Shoes Should, Too.

You Do It All. Your Shoes Should, Too.

  Fashion Stylist, Julianne Costigan, talks personal style and the importance of footwear that not only looks beautiful but keeps up with your busy lifestyle. Her go-to's: The On The Go Ballet Flats from Poppy Barley’s EverEase comfort collection—footwear that looks as good as it feels.   You empower so...

3-minute read
Future Fund Ambassador: Kayla Alexander

Future Fund Ambassador: Kayla Alexander

  Professional basketball player and Olympian, Kayla Alexander, found her confidence on the court. Off the court, she is committed to helping girls and women find their confidence, too. Read on to learn how she’s doing so through her company, Tall Size, and children’s book and new business of the...

17-minute read
Future Fund Ambassador: Janine Rogan

Future Fund Ambassador: Janine Rogan

  Janine is an author and financial expert empowering women to build wealth through financial literacy. When girls are empowered with financial knowledge, they have the confidence to navigate adulthood with resilience, become leaders in their communities, and pursue entrepreneurship. Read on to see how Janine is shaping the next...

7-minute read
Future Fund Ambassador: Mallory Rowan

Future Fund Ambassador: Mallory Rowan

Mallory knows what it takes to build a thriving business—three of them, in fact. As a serial entrepreneur, personal development content creator, and business coach, Mallory empowers other entrepreneurs by equipping them with business, finance, and habit tools. Read on to see the important role business and financial literacy play...

6-minute read