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8 Responsible Fashion Changemakers you Need to Know About

Sustainability

8 Responsible Fashion Changemakers you Need to Know About

 7-minute read Instead of choosing convenience, we’re choosing to be thoughtful about the products we purchase and the impact they have. Learn about some of our most-loved...
Progress, Not Perfection

Founders' Letter

Progress, Not Perfection

 3-minute read Progress, not perfection. We live by these words at Poppy Barley. Perfection is paralyzing; progress is encouraging. In the past few months, we’ve reached some...
In Her Shoes: Marielle Elizabeth

Profiles

In Her Shoes: Marielle Elizabeth

 6-minute read A voice for slow fashion and size inclusivity, Marielle advocates for brands to take responsibility of their business practices. We sat down with Marielle to...
We're a B Corp! Cheers to a Sustainable Milestone

Sustainability

We're a B Corp! Cheers to a Sustainable Milestone

 3-minute read Our founder, Justine, announces our new Benefit Corporation Certification and shares the inspiration behind reaching this sustainable milestone. She digs deeper into what the title...
In His Shoes: Jereme

Profiles

In His Shoes: Jereme

 4-minute read Jereme is breaking stereotypes with his family of quickly-growing salons. We caught a glimpse of his top motivators and entrepreneurial wisdom when we put him...

Profiles

In His Shoes: Jared Smith

 11-minute read We sat down with Edmonton’s Jared Smith. Former co-founder of INCITE Marketing, he is now making moves in the luxury vacation rental industry. We get...
In His Shoes: Andrew Ference

Profiles

In His Shoes: Andrew Ference

 5-minute read Andrew Ference rose to notoriety during his career as an NHL defenceman, but this business-minded Edmontonian is anything but a stereotypical jock. We sat down...
Seasons Change, and So Do We

Founders' Letter

Seasons Change, and So Do We

 3-minute read September always brings a return to habit. The nonchalant days of summer slip away and our cool-weather, life routines re-emerge. The structure is a welcoming...
Fall Fashion Roundup: Timeless is the new Trendy

Product Design

Fall Fashion Roundup: Timeless is the new Trendy

 4-minute read Trends come and go, but good design is forever. The biggest fashion trend for Fall 2018 is functional, versatile, and wearable pieces.
Interior Design Guide: Making the Usable, Beautiful

Lifestyle

Interior Design Guide: Making the Usable, Beautiful

 10-minute read Two design and construction experts explain how to build a functional and beautiful interior.
Building a Brand

Behind the Business

Building a Brand

 8-minute read Nailing down a brand identity—whether it's a logo, font, or online presence—is not an easy thing, and changing course on an already established persona can...
In His Shoes: Jesse Kupina

Profiles

In His Shoes: Jesse Kupina

 12-minute read We sat down to chat with Jesse Kupina, a Gastro-Pub Innovator and Nightclub Guru. In plain-speak, he’s the Co-Owner/Founder of Central Social Hall and The...