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Fall Fashion Roundup: Timeless is the new Trendy

Fall Fashion Roundup: Timeless is the new Trendy

Trends come and go, but good design is forever. The biggest fashion trend for Fall 2018 is functional, versatile, and wearable pieces.
4-minute read
One Sandal. Five Women. Nothing But Love.

One Sandal. Five Women. Nothing But Love.

If we were giving an award for the style most coveted by our audience of influencers, stylists, and fashion professionals, the Niagara Cross Mule would handily take the crown.
2-minute read
One Sandal Three Ways

One Sandal Three Ways

You don't need an occasion to wear a heel. Sometimes you just want to add some height, elongate your leg line, or feel a bit sassier than you do in a flat.
2-minute read
A Travel-Inspired Collection, Rooted In Canada

A Travel-Inspired Collection, Rooted In Canada

Our Co-founder Kendall reflects on summers past, our current collection, and the future of Poppy Barley.
2-minute read
A Deep Dive Into Summer With Designer, Leah

A Deep Dive Into Summer With Designer, Leah

Poppy Barley Designer, Leah breaks down everything that went into bringing our 2018 Summer Collection to life.
8-minute read
Good To The Last Drop: Poppy Barley Releases A Limited Edition Reusable Mug

Good To The Last Drop: Poppy Barley Releases A Limited Edition Reusable Mug

How we can make small, meaningful changes to reduce our environmental impact and promote sustainable practices in our everyday lives?
5-minute read
Dissecting Our Fall 2017 Collection

Dissecting Our Fall 2017 Collection

Inspired by Paris in the Fall, and demanding luxury basics that elevate daily life, our co-founder, Justine, breaks down our Fall 2017 Collection.
3-minute read
#PoppyBarleyPassport: Poppy Barley Around the World

#PoppyBarleyPassport: Poppy Barley Around the World

See our interactive social map of all the places you brought your Poppy Barley shoes in 2016—and all the accessories we designed to go with it!
1-minute read
What to Wear With Those Ankle Boots: Meet Stylist Kara Chomistek

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

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 style up those Poppy Barley ankle boots).
6-minute read
Berry Confetti-Inspired Makeup with Lux Beauty

Berry Confetti-Inspired Makeup with Lux Beauty

Get the Look: As we launch our next limited edition Berry Confetti leather, we asked Lux Beauty Boutique to create a berry-inspired look for summer.
1-minute read
Show Us Your Shoes

Show Us Your Shoes

When I was a teenager, my gym teacher had a sign on her door that said “Show Me Your Friends. I’ll Show You Your Future”. If there’s truth to this statement, Poppy Barley has a cool, smart future. In this issue, we chat dress codes, work and life with friends...
3-minute read
Women's Shoes For Wide Feet

Women's Shoes For Wide Feet

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 find shoes size 9.5 wide, her Poppy Barley wardrobe continues to grow.
5-minute read