The Read

Profiles

On Becoming a Fashion Photographer

7-minute read He's obsessed with technology and capturing beautiful images. Meet Tyler Stalman - the man behind our Fall 2015 Collection lookbook, and one of the most...

Profiles

In Her Shoes: Melina Kawecki

15-minute read "Some say I have a shoe problem. Really, I have a Poppy Barley solution." One of our top customers shares her story (and some golden...

Product Design

Men's Product Poll: New Leather Colours

1-minute read They already come in sizes 5 thru 15, and multiple foot widths. What leather colours and textures would you like to see us introduce to...

Product Design

Men's Product Poll: Colour Blocking

1-minute read We want your feedback! Tell us which leather colours you'd like to see colour blocked on The Calgary Wingtip in our latest product development poll...

Profiles

In Her Shoes: Lu from Uppercase Press

12-minute read We collaborated with Uppercase Press to create original, hand pressed note cards inspired by our Summer Collection. Here's your chance to get to know Lu,...

Behind the Business

Meet: The Family Who Creates Our Leathers

10-minute read Just like food, 50% of a great end product comes from the quality of the ingredients being inputted. Here's a major reason our shoes are...

Lifestyle

How to Store Your Boots For Summer

1-minute read Our Customer Experience Lead, Yvonne, breaks down 7 simple steps to storing your boots for the summer and keeping them looking like new.

Product Design

Shoeology: The History of the Chukka

3-minute read The Chukka boot's history may not go as far back in time as the Oxford's or the Derby's, but it’s just as compelling.

Behind the Business

(Our Last) Poppy Barley Weekly (For Now)

3-minute read Our first national television spot, Jillian Harris, and a very exciting product launch; find out what's happening in our last "PB Weekly" (for now). See...

Profiles

In His Shoes: Ryan Jespersen

6-minute read We linked up with television-turned-radio host Ryan Jespersen and chatted about the difference between the two mediums, his favourite spots to hang out in Edmonton,...

Behind the Business

Poppy Barley Weekly 52

3-minute read This week: Condé Nast, Oakville and Queen Street West. Up next: our Edmonton showroom and Vancouver's Woodward's Storefront. Here's everything you need to know at...

Behind the Business

Poppy Barley Weekly 51

2-minute read In-stock or made-to-order? Get our most popular sizes + styles fast for summer; come to our Toronto popup; find out everything else that's happening at...