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The Luxury of Handcrafted Goods - 5 Makers to Add to Your Wishlist

6-minute read “Luxury must be comfortable, otherwise it’s not luxury.” This statement (Coco Chanel) rings true for these five Canadian companies. This season, we're seeking comfort in...

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From Design to Launch: Gotham Grey, 2.5" Boots & Our First Wristlet

5-minute read This is your peek into product development at Poppy Barley. Our co-founder, Justine, breaks down the new leathers and styles you can expect this October...

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When Pregnancy Changes the Size of Your Feet

7-minute read "The one part of me that didn’t shrink back to its original size and the one thing that I never even considered would be a...

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What "Mom Style" Really Means

8-minute read Long gone are the days where style and calling yourself "Mom" has to lack. Erin Trebaczkiewicz, owner of kids clothing e-tailer, The Skinny, and mother...

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Our Take on Fall 2015 Fashion

5-minute read We break down all the outfits in our Fall 2015 look book. From cozy sweaters to knee high boots, embrace the crisp autumn air and...

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Our Fall 2015 Collection - Dissected

7-minute read Our co-founder, Justine, and the lead behind the design and development of our footwear, breaks down the inspiration, new styles and new leathers in Poppy...

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Bigger Shoe Sizes for Men

4-minute read Six-foot-five and a Size 15 shoe. The Video Coach for the Edmonton Oilers shares his experience growing up with bigger-than-average feet.

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Men's Product Poll: New Leather Colours

1-minute read They already come in sizes 5 thru 15, and multiple foot widths. What leather colours and textures would you like to see us introduce to...

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Men's Product Poll: Colour Blocking

1-minute read We want your feedback! Tell us which leather colours you'd like to see colour blocked on The Calgary Wingtip in our latest product development poll...

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Shoeology: The History of the Chukka

3-minute read The Chukka boot's history may not go as far back in time as the Oxford's or the Derby's, but it’s just as compelling.

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Shoeology: The History of Broguing

4-minute read Those little decorative perforations on shoes have their own special term: broguing. Learn why shoemakers began poking holes in shoes and more in the latest...

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Shoeology: What We're Talking About When We Talk Lasts

3-minute read How a shoe both looks and fits is determined by its "last". Find out how these three-dimensional molds help—literally—to shape your footwear.