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Everyday Luxury With Fine Artist Giselle Denis

Everyday Luxury With Fine Artist Giselle Denis

Providing the near-hypnotic paintings for our Spring 2018 campaign—and Flagship—performance painter Giselle Denis tells us the meaning of "everyday luxury".
11-minute read
In Her Shoes: Brittni Jessie, Leon Bridges

In Her Shoes: Brittni Jessie, Leon Bridges

Last August, we met Brittni Jessie while she was headlining with Leon Bridges at EFMF. Here, she talks travel, music, and why—when it comes to great style—less is more: "You don’t need a lot of instruments to make a great song."
7-minute read
A Personal Note—And a 2018 Announcement

A Personal Note—And a 2018 Announcement

Work only works when life works. And when life isn’t working, you need a support team. Our co-founders share a personal story about their dad's passing, and reveal the details behind Poppy Barley's Southgate Flagship move.
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
24 Hours with Poppy Barley's Mexico Operations Manager

24 Hours with Poppy Barley's Mexico Operations Manager

From morning to night, Laura—Poppy Barley's Mexico Operations Manager—outlines a typical day in the business of shoemaking in León, Mexico.
7-minute read
When Happiness Drives Success

When Happiness Drives Success

Almost 5 years into business, a new flagship store, and a new baby on the way, our co-founder, Kendall, believes that time is moving just the way it should.
5-minute read
Go Inside #PoppyBarleySouthgate

Go Inside #PoppyBarleySouthgate

This Fall, we opened the Poppy Barley Flagship at Southgate Centre, one of the top malls in Canada. Here, we talk budget, process and share the end result.
5-minute read
How To Work At Poppy Barley

How To Work At Poppy Barley

Without great people to make ideas happen, businesses fail. From fans to employees, from a quick Skype interview to a 3-year courting process, here's how some of our team members got their start at Poppy Barley.
19-minute read
How Becoming a Mom Changed Me—and My Company

How Becoming a Mom Changed Me—and My Company

"Sometimes when you can’t work harder, you have to work smarter." Justine reflects on early motherhood and running a business.
5-minute read
Year Over. Here's Where Our Headspace Is At

Year Over. Here's Where Our Headspace Is At

Looking ahead to 2017, we need a little more "I can’t sleep at night". Magic happens outside of comfort zones. It’s time to take more risks, push more limits and get back to “re-thinking” our industry.
4-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
Best of 2016

Best of 2016

Justine had a baby. Kendall bought a house. Caroline got married. Monica got engaged. Marina completed her degree. New jobs, and lots of travel. Here are the special moments we'll be carrying into 2017, and for some, into forever.
7-minute read