The Read
An Open Letter to the Canadian Fashion Industry
8-minute read
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
What It's Like to Work As a Stylist in Canada
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 SS16 Collection.
Women's Shoes For Wide Feet
5-minute read
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.
Lawyer Style vs. Startup Style
8-minute read
Lawyer Style vs. Startup Style
From a corporate office to a co-working space, Connor, a lawyer, and Warren, a community manager, compare style notes. One thing they do have in common? Their Poppy Barley Men's shoes.
All the Cocktail Recipes You Need this Summer
2-minute read
All the Cocktail Recipes You Need this Summer
In light of our Summer 2016 Collection launch (hello, White Cheetah!) we asked sommelier Sasha McCauley to create five easy-breezy custom cocktails inspired by our newest styles and leathers. Sip, sip - ¡Salud!
Working Remotely: A Digital Nomad on a U.S. Road Trip
20-minute read
