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Sustainability Roundup—How Did We Do, and What’s Next?

Sustainability Roundup—How Did We Do, and What’s Next?

4-minute read When it comes to setting and measuring goals, it’s important to take the time and mental space to step back and assess successes, opportunities, and...
Good To The Last Drop: Poppy Barley Releases A Limited Edition Reusable Mug

Good To The Last Drop: Poppy Barley Releases A Limited Edition Reusable Mug

5-minute read How we can make small, meaningful changes to reduce our environmental impact and promote sustainable practices in our everyday lives?
What Fashion Revolution Week Means to the People Helping to Shape It

What Fashion Revolution Week Means to the People Helping to Shape It

12-minute read Meet four like-minded companies, brands, and individuals who are working hard to create a more equitable and green fashion industry.
Everyday Luxury With Fine Artist Giselle Denis

Everyday Luxury With Fine Artist Giselle Denis

10-minute read Providing the near-hypnotic paintings for our Spring 2018 campaign—and Flagship—performance painter Giselle Denis tells us the meaning of "everyday luxury".
In Her Shoes: Brittni Jessie, Leon Bridges

In Her Shoes: Brittni Jessie, Leon Bridges

7-minute read Last August, we met Brittni Jessie while she was headlining with Leon Bridges at EFMF. Here, she talks travel, music, and why—when it comes to...
A Personal Note—And a 2018 Announcement

A Personal Note—And a 2018 Announcement

5-minute read Work only works when life works. And when life isn’t working, you need a support team. Our co-founders share a personal story about their dad's...
Dissecting Our Fall 2017 Collection

Dissecting Our Fall 2017 Collection

3-minute read Inspired by Paris in the Fall, and demanding luxury basics that elevate daily life, our co-founder, Justine, breaks down our Fall 2017 Collection.
24 Hours with Poppy Barley's Mexico Operations Manager

24 Hours with Poppy Barley's Mexico Operations Manager

6-minute read From morning to night, Laura—Poppy Barley's Mexico Operations Manager—outlines a typical day in the business of shoemaking in León, Mexico.
When Happiness Drives Success

When Happiness Drives Success

4-minute read Almost 5 years into business, a new flagship store, and a new baby on the way, our co-founder, Kendall, believes that time is moving just...
Go Inside #PoppyBarleySouthgate

Go Inside #PoppyBarleySouthgate

5-minute read This Fall, we opened the Poppy Barley Flagship at Southgate Centre, one of the top malls in Canada. Here, we talk budget, process and share...
How To Work At Poppy Barley

How To Work At Poppy Barley

18-minute read Without great people to make ideas happen, businesses fail. From fans to employees, from a quick Skype interview to a 3-year courting process, here's how...
How Becoming a Mom Changed Me—and My Company

How Becoming a Mom Changed Me—and My Company

5-minute read "Sometimes when you can’t work harder, you have to work smarter." Justine reflects on early motherhood and running a business.