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Shoes that Take You Places

Shoes that Take You Places

6-minute read Our Spring/Summer '16 collection isn’t simply about boarding planes to far away destinations; it’s about the confidence to board the daily flights of life.
Dissecting Our S/S '16 Collection

Dissecting Our S/S '16 Collection

6-minute read Our co-founder, Justine, breaks down the four new styles and four new leathers you'll find in our latest footwear collection. Inspired by travel, built for...
Boots For Wide Calves

Boots For Wide Calves

2-minute read "I tried on 3 different pairs that wouldn’t zip up past my ankles to realize that maybe buying boots wasn’t going to be as straight...
Stylist's Notes: Breaking Down Poppy Barley's S/S '16 Campaign

Stylist's Notes: Breaking Down Poppy Barley's S/S '16 Campaign

9-minute read Pack your bags: fashion stylist Jessica Clark breaks down the looks she created for our Spring/Summer 2016 shoot at the Edmonton International Airport.
Ebby Rane: The Line of Luxury Luggage You Need to Know About

Ebby Rane: The Line of Luxury Luggage You Need to Know About

8-minute read As told to Poppy Barley, Sonja Salmon reveals the personal story behind launching her luxury luggage line, Ebby Rane. Plus: packing tips from the expert.
El Camino Travel: Putting Down Your Phone and Living in the Moment

El Camino Travel: Putting Down Your Phone and Living in the Moment

7-minute read Katalina Mayorga, CEO of offbeat travel company El Camino, writes about the "aha" moments that inspired her company. Plus, why you should - and how...
In His Shoes: Adam Rozenhart

In His Shoes: Adam Rozenhart

7-minute read Whether he's YouTubing or crafting the next big ad campaign, Adam Rozenhart is an ideas man you need to know; simply follow #YEG. Or, read...
In Her Shoes: Kirsten Alana

In Her Shoes: Kirsten Alana

6-minute read All aboard: With nearly 200,000 followers on Instagram, we're not the only ones watching travel photographer @KirstenAlana. From NYC to France to Edmonton (she came...
The Life + Sole of a Shoe

The Life + Sole of a Shoe

9-minute read Listen in on a conversation we had with our go-to local cobbler, Luigi, who's been working the family business, the Expert Shoe Clinic in Edmonton,...
Finding a Spark in the Darkness of Winter

Finding a Spark in the Darkness of Winter

4-minute read Our co-founder, Justine, talks about all the reasons to love January + the darkness of winter; what new leathers you can expect this month; and...
Inside the Midnight Collection

Inside the Midnight Collection

5-minute read One of the season's biggest trends--navy + black--takes form in our latest shoe collection. Long gone are the days when it was a fashion no-no...
Borrowed From the Boys: How to Wear Brogues and Oxfords

Borrowed From the Boys: How to Wear Brogues and Oxfords

2-minute read If you're stumped when it comes to styling oxfords, stylist Conni Jespersen will change your mind with these two easy-breezy looks. (Gird the tulle!)