The Read
Step Inside PB: Our Heritage and Where We’re Going Next
11-minute read
Happy 10 Years, Poppy Barley: A Timeline
1-minute read
Happy 10 Years, Poppy Barley: A Timeline
Here, a (not entirely comprehensive) timeline of Poppy Barley’s decade of rethinking the footwear industry.
Years in the Making: So Pretty Cara Cotter x Poppy Barley
4-minute read
Years in the Making: So Pretty Cara Cotter x Poppy Barley
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...
How to Find a Shoe Factory
4-minute read
How to Find a Shoe Factory
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...
The Best Handbags for Women Who Do Things
2-minute read
The Best Handbags for Women Who Do Things
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,...
Supply Chain Craziness
8-minute read
Supply Chain Craziness
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...
Footwear Trends for 2022
3-minute read
Footwear Trends for 2022
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...
Small Businesses to Support this Holiday
4-minute read
Small Businesses to Support this Holiday
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...
Winter Outfit Ideas with Heels
5-minute read
Winter Outfit Ideas with Heels
Heels are the ultimate outfit-finisher. Heels add polish to casual weekend looks and elevate office wear. Poppy Barley heels prove that comfort is anything but boring. Our heels are playful with details like square-toes, exaggerated buckles, metallic grommets and sporty pull-tabs. They are designed to be versatile and work for 80%...
Tall Boots for Short Women
5-minute read
Tall Boots for Short Women
5'2" Breanne, talks tall boots for short women, her favourite Poppy Barley boot styles, and tips for dressing a short frame.
Recipes for Your Next Dinner Party
5-minute read
Recipes for Your Next Dinner Party
Our Rediscovery Collection is designed for inviting people into our homes. Passing food. Sharing our voices strengthened by timely social issues. With this theme in mind, we've rounded up our team's favourite dinner-party-ready recipes. From authentic Spanish paella to refreshing summer salads, these recipes serve as the foundation for reconnecting...
The Rediscovery Collection: Style Deep Dive
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The Rediscovery Collection: Style Deep Dive
Our new Rediscovery Collection is designed for rekindling our friendships with hugs, returning to our favourite local spots, and traveling to destinations far afield. It’s about embracing the parts of the pandemic that made us better–and sharing it with the world. Our Senior Designer, Kalie, explores the two new footwear...
