You can have it all–in one handbag. We’ve rounded up our favourite mid-sized handbags that make the perfect everyday sidekick to carry your essentials and more. Design-forward details make them a wardrobe staple that you can cool-up any outfit, and thank us later! The Fold-Top Bucket Bag Owned By: Kendall,...
Poppy Barley’s perspective: What is behind the supply chain craziness? Anyone who has tried getting a bike, a fridge, a couch or Poppy Barley’s best-selling Right Size Tote in the past year knows that ‘supply chain’ has become a four letter word. But what is behind the craziness? From Poppy Barley’s vantage...
As 2022 kicks off, inquiring minds want to know what to expect when it comes to footwear and styling trends this spring. Our senior designer and styling expert, Kalie, dives into what you can expect and how to plan your wardrobe and purchases accordingly. Footwear and Fashion Trends for 2022...
At Poppy Barley, one of our brand values is inspiring connections – and we are always working to connect with our community and the incredible businesses that exist within in. This season, we’re highlighting three small businesses in the Alberta community that have an incredible story behind their products, and offer...
Our Rediscovery Collection is designed for inviting people into our homes. Passing food. Sharing our voices strengthened by timely social issues. With this theme in mind, we've rounded up our team's favourite dinner-party-ready recipes. From authentic Spanish paella to refreshing summer salads, these recipes serve as the foundation for reconnecting...
Our new Rediscovery Collection is designed for rekindling our friendships with hugs, returning to our favourite local spots, and traveling to destinations far afield. It’s about embracing the parts of the pandemic that made us better–and sharing it with the world. Our Senior Designer, Kalie, explores the two new footwear...
We’ve all been there–slipping on a pair of leather shoes and feeling immediate discomfort. “How long will this last? Will they stretch? Are they going to be comfortable eventually?” High-quality structured leather shoes often have a break-in period of 5-8 wears in which the leather softens and molds to your...
Meet Sammi Smith, founder of contemporary loungewear brand, Soft Focus. For the past 10 years, Sammi has been living and working in Toronto for some of Canada’s top fashion brands, which developed her knowledge and skill in the apparel industry. We recently connected with Sammi and asked her she would...
Meet Karen Lee, half of the visionary behind Vancouver-based LEZÉ The Label. Karen and her business partner Tanya began LEZÉ The Label in 2018 after feeling inspired by the thought of all-day pyjama comfort – "What if we could create workwear that was recycled, comfortable, and looked presentable?" they thought. Karen's goal...
