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Kalie Johnston

Kalie Johnston

Kalie Johnston is Director of Product Design at Poppy Barley, where she is part of designing and developing every item in the brand’s footwear and accessories collection. With over 12 years in the fashion industry, she has worked across design, buying, styling, and costume design for organizations including Joe Fresh, Alberta Ballet, Calgary Philharmonic, Gravitypope, and her independent label, Stille Nord.

When Kalie isn't designing footwear and accessories, you can either find her walking her 20-30k steps a day on the streets of Edmonton or in her kitchen steadfastly baking and developing a new recipe.

Articles by Kalie Johnston

An Open Letter to the Canadian Fashion Industry

Founders' Letter

An Open Letter to the Canadian Fashion Industry

 8-minute read The end of Toronto Fashion Week, the shrinking staff at fashion magazines, the rise (and fall?) of influencers, and a stretched economy. When it comes...
Designer Nicole Bridger Discusses the "Grey" of Ethical Fashion

Sustainability

Designer Nicole Bridger Discusses the "Grey" of Ethical Fashion

 1-minute read "I believe that all change starts with conversation." Here, Poppy Barley co-founder Kendall Barber has an imperfect conversation with Nicole Bridger about ethical fashion and...
What to Wear With Those Ankle Boots: Meet Stylist Kara Chomistek

Product Design

What to Wear With Those Ankle Boots: Meet Stylist Kara Chomistek

 6-minute read Biomedical engineer, turned fashion stylist, turned entrepreneur. Kara Chomistek tells us how she's pushing the fashion industry in Canada (and, perhaps equally important, how to...
What It's Like to Work As a Stylist in Canada

Profiles

What It's Like to Work As a Stylist in Canada

 12-minute read Toronto-based personal + celebrity stylist Talia Brown real-talks about breaking into the Canadian fashion industry. Plus: Why she chose the Heeled Mule from Poppy Barley's...
Women's Shoes For Wide Feet

Product Design

Women's Shoes For Wide Feet

 5-minute read Amy Tan, an academic family physician and an avid Poppy Barley fan, tells us why, after a terrible car accident and a lifelong struggle to...
Extreme Sizes: What It's Like to Have Size 5 and Size 11 Feet

Product Design

Extreme Sizes: What It's Like to Have Size 5 and Size 11 Feet

 6-minute read Breanna Mroczek and Janet Davie have a lot of things in common — except for their shoe size. Listen in on the Where Calgary editors'...
Dissecting Our S/S '16 Collection

Product Design

Dissecting Our S/S '16 Collection

 6-minute read Our co-founder, Justine, breaks down the four new styles and four new leathers you'll find in our latest footwear collection. Inspired by travel, built for...
Boots For Wide Calves

Product Design

Boots For Wide Calves

 2-minute read "I tried on 3 different pairs that wouldn’t zip up past my ankles to realize that maybe buying boots wasn’t going to be as straight...
Stylist's Notes: Breaking Down Poppy Barley's S/S '16 Campaign

Product Design

Stylist's Notes: Breaking Down Poppy Barley's S/S '16 Campaign

 9-minute read Pack your bags: fashion stylist Jessica Clark breaks down the looks she created for our Spring/Summer 2016 shoot at the Edmonton International Airport.
Ebby Rane: The Line of Luxury Luggage You Need to Know About

Lifestyle

Ebby Rane: The Line of Luxury Luggage You Need to Know About

 8-minute read As told to Poppy Barley, Sonja Salmon reveals the personal story behind launching her luxury luggage line, Ebby Rane. Plus: packing tips from the expert.
Inside the Midnight Collection

Product Design

Inside the Midnight Collection

 5-minute read One of the season's biggest trends--navy + black--takes form in our latest shoe collection. Long gone are the days when it was a fashion no-no...
Borrowed From the Boys: How to Wear Brogues and Oxfords

Product Design

Borrowed From the Boys: How to Wear Brogues and Oxfords

 2-minute read If you're stumped when it comes to styling oxfords, stylist Conni Jespersen will change your mind with these two easy-breezy looks. (Gird the tulle!)
Small Shoe Sizes for Men

Product Design

Small Shoe Sizes for Men

 5-minute read “Have you tried the children’s shoe department?” Creative director Chris Hamill has heard this more than once. Read about his frustration with shopping for a...
5 Steps To A Successful Closet Edit

Product Design

5 Steps To A Successful Closet Edit

 10-minute read Lee Vosburgh of Style Bee breaks down 5 steps to leaning out your closet for the new year. Get your pens and printers ready, it...
Designing the Perfect Handbag

Product Design

Designing the Perfect Handbag

 6-minute read Justine, co-founder and product development lead, and Monica, brand design manager, break down the thought and design that went into creating Poppy Barley's Perfect Handbag.
Choosing Poppy Barley for Comfort, Story + Style—Not Fit

Product Design

Choosing Poppy Barley for Comfort, Story + Style—Not Fit

 5-minute read When it comes to shoe shopping, Aislin doesn't have problems finding shoes that fit, but she still chooses to shop at Poppy Barley. Why, you...
The Luxury of Handcrafted Goods - 5 Makers to Add to Your Wishlist

Product Design

The Luxury of Handcrafted Goods - 5 Makers to Add to Your Wishlist

 6-minute read “Luxury must be comfortable, otherwise it’s not luxury.” This statement (Coco Chanel) rings true for these five Canadian companies. This season, we're seeking comfort in...
From Design to Launch: Gotham Grey, 2.5" Boots & Our First Wristlet

Product Design

From Design to Launch: Gotham Grey, 2.5" Boots & Our First Wristlet

 5-minute read This is your peek into product development at Poppy Barley. Our co-founder, Justine, breaks down the new leathers and styles you can expect this October...
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All Day Comfort

Feel-good footwear in medium and wide widths.
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Reformed Pricing

We skip the luxury markups to offer fair prices on high-quality products.
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Responsibly Made

Ethically made in audited factories with planet-conscious materials.
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Designed in Canada for a better future.

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Belt Sizes

Natural Waist Measurement Typical Jean Size Belt Size for High‑rise Pant Belt Size for Mid‑rise Pant
23-25" 23/24 26" 28"
25-26" 25 28" 30"
26-27" 26 30" 32"
27-28" 27 30" 32"
28-29" 28 32" 34"
29-30" 29 32" 34"
30-31" 30 34" 36"
31-32" 31 34" 36"
32-33" 32 36" 38"
33-34" 33 36" 38"
34-35" 34 38” 40"
36-37" 36 38" 40"
38-39" 38 40" 42"
40-41" 40 40" 42"
42-43" 42 44" 46"
43-44" 43 44" 46"
44-45" 44 46" -

Sizing Note: For the most accurate fit, measure around your body where you plan to wear the belt. Choose the closest belt size to that measurement.

Belt Diagram Accent Belt and Complement BeltMeasurements start from the beginning of the leather to the middle hole.



Belt Measuring Guide

Belt Measuring Guide

A - High-rise style:

If you plan to wear your belt around your natural waistline, wrap a measuring tape around the narrowest part of your midsection. Then, add 3” to determine your high-rise belt size.

B - Mid-rise style:

If you plan to wear your belt lower than your natural waistline, you will require a dierent size. If you have a particular pair of bottoms you intend to wear your belt with, wrap a measuring tape through the belt loops while in a relaxed position.

When wearing your belt in your preferred style, it should fasten in the middle hole. The belt will relax with wear allowing you to cinch it tighter, as needed.

If you plan to wear the belt in both the high and mid-rise styles, you have two options:

  1. Select your high-rise style and fasten it more loosely when worn in the mid-rise style.
  2. Select your mid-rise style and fasten it more tightly when worn in the high-rise style.
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