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In Her Shoes: Alyssa Lau

In Her Shoes: Alyssa Lau

Our new collection is inspired by powerhouse women in the business of fashion and design. Meet one such woman, and the creative behind our latest shoot.
8-minute read
Poppy Barley Weekly 40

Poppy Barley Weekly 40

Today's update is written en route to a half-marathon in Phoenix, 10,000 feet in the sky; hear from PB co-founder, Kendall, about our new showroom, Winter Sale, and what's happening in March.
4-minute read
Product Development Poll: Snakeskin Ankle Bootie

Product Development Poll: Snakeskin Ankle Bootie

Before we launch our next Limited Edition Collection, we need your feedback. Do you want a Black heel on your Snakeskin Ankle boot? Vote A or B here.
1-minute read

Poppy Barley x Bust a Move Edmonton: Win custom flats!

We've chosen Bust a Move Edmonton as one of our charities this year! If you're taking part in the 6-hour exercise extravaganza in support of breast cancer research (or would like to!), you can also ENTER TO WIN one of three pairs of Poppy Barley flats!
1-minute read
Poppy Barley Weekly 39

Poppy Barley Weekly 39

Our Customer Care Associate, Erika, writes her first post for Poppy Barley. The news this week: we selected a date for our first Open House; we're giving away 3 pairs of flats with Bust a Move; and we've got photos of our new Snakeskin collection! Find out the release date...
3-minute read
Poppy Barley Weekly 38

Poppy Barley Weekly 38

New Grey leather men's shoes, loads of local press coverage, Valentine's Day and "boob" cake pops. It's been a jam-packed week. Find out more.
2-minute read
In Their Shoes: Sarah Chan + Don Iveson

In Their Shoes: Sarah Chan + Don Iveson

We chat to #YEG First Lady Sarah Chan and Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson about work days, date nights, fave foods and hypotheticals. Plus: a Poppy Barley review.
3-minute read
Poppy Barley Weekly 37

Poppy Barley Weekly 37

It's been a pivotal week for us: we moved into a new office and showroom! Find out where, what exciting new products we've launched (leather care!) and which restaurants in Old Strathcona are our new favourites
2-minute read

Poppy Barley Weekly 36

As we get ready to move to our new office space and showroom on Whyte Ave. on Monday, our co-founder, Justine, looks back at the last two-and-a-half years we've spent at Startup Edmonton. We are excited, we are proud, we are sad and somewhat nostalgic. And we still need to...
5-minute read

Poppy Barley Weekly 34

What's new at Poppy Barley? We went public with our Men's Collection; we launched La Hacienda Boot; and Justine flew to Mexico. Read more...
3-minute read

5 Minutes With: Adina Porter

We met Adina Porter, one of the stars of True Blood & the Newsroom, at a Poppy Barley popup shop in Vancouver in September. Hear about that time she worked with Angelina Jolie in Gia, what her typical day looks like, and which Poppy Barley styles we made for her...
3-minute read

Poppy Barley Weekly 33

Happy 2015! We're back, we're freezing, but activity at Poppy Barley is showing no signs of slowing down. Find out what happened at our Sample Sale, what we're officially sold out of, and all the awesome you can look forward to this month.
3-minute read