The Read

 
How Becoming a Mom Changed Me—and My Company

How Becoming a Mom Changed Me—and My Company

"Sometimes when you can’t work harder, you have to work smarter." Justine reflects on early motherhood and running a business.
5-minute read
Year Over. Here's Where Our Headspace Is At

Year Over. Here's Where Our Headspace Is At

Looking ahead to 2017, we need a little more "I can’t sleep at night". Magic happens outside of comfort zones. It’s time to take more risks, push more limits and get back to “re-thinking” our industry.
4-minute read
#PoppyBarleyPassport: Poppy Barley Around the World

#PoppyBarleyPassport: Poppy Barley Around the World

See our interactive social map of all the places you brought your Poppy Barley shoes in 2016—and all the accessories we designed to go with it!
1-minute read
Best of 2016

Best of 2016

Justine had a baby. Kendall bought a house. Caroline got married. Monica got engaged. Marina completed her degree. New jobs, and lots of travel. Here are the special moments we'll be carrying into 2017, and for some, into forever.
7-minute read
Here's What Ethical Manufacturing Means at Poppy Barley

Here's What Ethical Manufacturing Means at Poppy Barley

Behind everything you wear, including your shoes, is a person with a sewing machine. Here, our co-founder, Justine, shares our approach to screening our suppliers and factories.
8-minute read
Fashion in the Middle East: Traveling (Far) For Work

Fashion in the Middle East: Traveling (Far) For Work

Photographer Tina Chang travels from Edmonton to Abu Dhabi in pursuit of fashion. She returns with a big portfolio, and an even bigger perspective on life.
11-minute read
In His Shoes: Daniel Braun @TresCarnales

In His Shoes: Daniel Braun @TresCarnales

From the co-owner of Tres Carnales and Rostizados, find out Daniel Braun's approach to dining, what life is really like in the Shoe Capital of the World, and the Mexican cure to a hangover.
16-minute read
In Her Shoes: Erica Wark @EricaOnFashion

In Her Shoes: Erica Wark @EricaOnFashion

When someone yells at us on the street and fires us a hand symbol, it's not always awesome. For Erica Wark, awesome is the only way to describe it. Meet The Social CTV's resident stylist and find out what Poppy Barley shoe she loves.
8-minute read
An Open Letter to the Canadian Fashion Industry

An Open Letter to the Canadian Fashion Industry

The end of Toronto Fashion Week, the shrinking staff at fashion magazines, the rise (and fall?) of influencers, and a stretched economy. When it comes to Canadian fashion, our co-founder asks the question, "Are we crazy to try and stay?"
8-minute read
Designer Nicole Bridger Discusses the "Grey" of Ethical Fashion

Designer Nicole Bridger Discusses the "Grey" of Ethical Fashion

"I believe that all change starts with conversation." Here, Poppy Barley co-founder Kendall Barber has an imperfect conversation with Nicole Bridger about ethical fashion and manufacturing. Watch.
1-minute read
What to Wear With Those Ankle Boots: Meet Stylist Kara Chomistek

What to Wear With Those Ankle Boots: Meet Stylist Kara Chomistek

Biomedical engineer, turned fashion stylist, turned entrepreneur. Kara Chomistek tells us how she's pushing the fashion industry in Canada (and, perhaps equally important, how to style up those Poppy Barley ankle boots).
6-minute read
Berry Confetti-Inspired Makeup with Lux Beauty

Berry Confetti-Inspired Makeup with Lux Beauty

Get the Look: As we launch our next limited edition Berry Confetti leather, we asked Lux Beauty Boutique to create a berry-inspired look for summer.
1-minute read