The Poppy Barley team is sustainability-obsessed. So, it's no surprise that we love chatting about it with other people. Take a listen below as Poppy Barley co-founders Justine and Kendall discuss what it's like to build a business that meets the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, transparency...
It’s Small Business Saturday—an annual day where consumers are encouraged to shop at small businesses. It matters because Small Businesses make our communities vibrant, and often, they’re at the forefront of innovation. Every cool brand started small. Delightfully, there are so many small businesses and brands we can’t wait to...
Here, a (not entirely comprehensive) timeline of Poppy Barley’s decade of rethinking the footwear industry.
Women-owned? Check. Founded in Edmonton, Alberta? Check. Ethical production? Check. Beautiful products? Check. A new jewelry collection to share with you? Check and check! Cara Cotter (Founder, So Pretty Cara Cotter) and Kendall Barber (Founder, Poppy Barley) are friends of 15 years. Growing their businesses in tandem, this collaboration is...
We share our journey to sourcing a new footwear factory in Spain. Designing the shoe is the easy part. Finding factories has always been a challenge. Producing shoes of the highest quality at a fair purchase price in an ethical factory is almost mission impossible. Add in considerations like exchange...
You can have it all–in one handbag. We’ve rounded up our favourite mid-sized handbags that make the perfect everyday sidekick to carry your essentials and more. Design-forward details make them a wardrobe staple that you can cool-up any outfit, and thank us later! The Fold-Top Bucket Bag Owned By: Kendall,...
Poppy Barley’s perspective: What is behind the supply chain craziness? Anyone who has tried getting a bike, a fridge, a couch or Poppy Barley’s best-selling Right Size Tote in the past year knows that ‘supply chain’ has become a four letter word. But what is behind the craziness? From Poppy Barley’s vantage...
As 2022 kicks off, inquiring minds want to know what to expect when it comes to footwear and styling trends this spring. Our senior designer and styling expert, Kalie, dives into what you can expect and how to plan your wardrobe and purchases accordingly. Footwear and Fashion Trends for 2022...
At Poppy Barley, one of our brand values is inspiring connections – and we are always working to connect with our community and the incredible businesses that exist within in. This season, we’re highlighting three small businesses in the Alberta community that have an incredible story behind their products, and offer...
Feel-good footwear in medium and wide widths.
We skip the luxury markups to offer fair prices on high-quality products.
Ethically made in audited factories with planet-conscious materials.
Designed in Canada for a better future.
