The Read
Here's What Ethical Manufacturing Means at Poppy Barley
8-minute read
Fashion in the Middle East: Traveling (Far) For Work
11-minute read
Fashion in the Middle East: Traveling (Far) For Work
Photographer Tina Chang travels from Edmonton to Abu Dhabi in pursuit of fashion. She returns with a big portfolio, and an even bigger perspective on life.
In His Shoes: Daniel Braun @TresCarnales
16-minute read
In His Shoes: Daniel Braun @TresCarnales
From the co-owner of Tres Carnales and Rostizados, find out Daniel Braun's approach to dining, what life is really like in the Shoe Capital of the World, and the Mexican cure to a hangover.
In Her Shoes: Erica Wark @EricaOnFashion
8-minute read
In Her Shoes: Erica Wark @EricaOnFashion
When someone yells at us on the street and fires us a hand symbol, it's not always awesome. For Erica Wark, awesome is the only way to describe it. Meet The Social CTV's resident stylist and find out what Poppy Barley shoe she loves.
An Open Letter to the Canadian Fashion Industry
8-minute read
An Open Letter to the Canadian Fashion Industry
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 to Canadian fashion, our co-founder asks the question, "Are we crazy to try and stay?"Designer Nicole Bridger Discusses the "Grey" of Ethical Fashion
"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 manufacturing. Watch.
What to Wear With Those Ankle Boots: Meet Stylist Kara Chomistek
6-minute read
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).
Berry Confetti-Inspired Makeup with Lux Beauty
1-minute read
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.
Landscape and Entrepreneurship in Iceland
6-minute read
Landscape and Entrepreneurship in Iceland
Daelan Wood, Poppy Barley's developer, takes a 10-day trip to Iceland with Gather Media Co. to play with drones and explore entrepreneurship in one of the most breathtaking countries on the planet. Watch, look and read.
Show Us Your Shoes
3-minute read
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...
In His Shoes: Ryan Oland
9-minute read
In His Shoes: Ryan Oland
We steal time from an Emergency Doctor with very little time to find out what it's like working 80-hr weeks, and how he decompresses from it all. Take a walk in Ryan Oland's shoes.
What It's Like to Work As a Stylist in Canada
12-minute read
