The Read

Product Design

The Results Are In: Here's What You Want In Perfect Rounded-Toe Ballet Flats

3-minute read Your survey answers were more than insightful—and made us realize that we were about to make the wrong decisions about a few design elements...

Behind the Business

Meet the Team: Daelan, Developer

2-minute read Although that's his technical job title at Poppy Barley, he's also our in-house photographer, videographer, comedian, musician-DJ extraordinaire (he really was a '90s DJ), and...

Behind the Business

#PBWorthWalking: See Who's Entered to Win Custom Shoes

1-minute read We have been completely blown away, inspired and moved by all the people entering our Instagram giveaway with @CarmynJoy. Where would you wear perfectly fitted...

Product Design

Introducing: Our Fall 2013 Custom Shoe Colours

1-minute read With colder temperatures comes warm and saturated shades. Introducing Poppy Barley's Fall '13 Leather Colours for our bespoke boots and custom shoes.

Product Design

Limited Time Leathers: Robin Egg & Peony at Poppy Barley

1-minute read We're making room for our Fall 2013 leathers! As of September 2013, Robin Egg & Peony will no longer be available in the shop. Find...

Behind the Business

Meet @CarmynJoy + Enter Our #PBWorthWalking Giveaway

7-minute read We've got a super fun and interactive contest going on with local Instagram star, @CarmynJoy! Meet the girl behind the pretty images, and enter to...

Product Design

A Development Update On Our Rounded-Toe Ballet Flat

4-minute read Over the past few months, we’ve shared photos of The Contemporary Ballet flat--and many of you are excitedly awaiting its arrival. Here's the story behind...

Behind the Business

Poppy Barley x Alberta BoostR Crowdfunding Appreciation Party

1-minute read You helped us raise $28,550 at Alberta BoostR! Thanks to you, we're moving forward with development of our F/W '13 Heeled Boots Collection. Let's celebrate!

Behind the Business

Meet the Team: Kendall, Co-founder

2-minute read You've met our Customer Insights Specialist, our Community Manager, and our Brand Design Manager. Today we're profiling one of our all-star founders, who doesn't only...

Behind the Business

Calgary Popup Sale Alert! Get Measured at #PARKSALE13

1-minute read Gather your shoe-loving, fashion-crazy and art aficionado friends: Poppy Barley is going to be at PARKSALE 2013 on Saturday, August 17th at Haultain Park!

Behind the Business

@PoppyBarley Filmstrip

4-minute read From Mexico to Calgary, from palm trees to canola fields, here's a recap of what we've been up to over the past few months, as...

Lifestyle

How To: Buy Made to Measure Wedding Dresses Online

5-minute read Poppy Barley's co-founder, Justine, shares her experience of shopping bespoke bridal and some gorgeous photos from her picture-perfect day...