The Read
In Her Shoes: Kirsten Alana
6-minute read
The Life + Sole of a Shoe
9-minute read
The Life + Sole of a Shoe
Listen in on a conversation we had with our go-to local cobbler, Luigi, who's been working the family business, the Expert Shoe Clinic in Edmonton, his whole life. Plus, find out when to get a routine resole on your shoes.
Finding a Spark in the Darkness of Winter
4-minute read
Finding a Spark in the Darkness of Winter
Our co-founder, Justine, talks about all the reasons to love January + the darkness of winter; what new leathers you can expect this month; and says a little goodbye--for now. Photo by Anna Jacobs
Inside the Midnight Collection
5-minute read
Inside the Midnight Collection
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 to pair them. Go behind-the-scenes at our shoot with Jillian Schecher.
Borrowed From the Boys: How to Wear Brogues and Oxfords
2-minute read
Borrowed From the Boys: How to Wear Brogues and Oxfords
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!)
Six Must-Stop-Stare-and-Awe Spots in Bend, Oregon
5-minute read
Six Must-Stop-Stare-and-Awe Spots in Bend, Oregon
Photographer Anna Jacobs takes us on an adventure through Bend, Oregon - from sleeping under the stars to hiking green and misty waterfalls and standing atop awe-inspiring cliffs to take in awe-inspiring views.
Small Shoe Sizes for Men
5-minute read
Small Shoe Sizes for Men
“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 men's shoe size 6.5. (FYI, we do 5-15!)
Pulling Motivation from the Motivated
18-minute read
Pulling Motivation from the Motivated
Looking for motivation in 2016? We asked four highly motivated people to define their "Before", and the moment they decided to chase their "After".
In Her Shoes: Jennifer Wilson
16-minute read
In Her Shoes: Jennifer Wilson
Get ready for some real talk: Poppy Barley co-founder Kendall Barber interviews the founder of VONBON, Jennifer Wilson, tête-à-tête. Here's the transcript.
In His Shoes: Joseph Doucet
3-minute read
In His Shoes: Joseph Doucet
Joseph Doucet tells us what he likes the most about being the Dean of the Alberta School of Business, and what three key attributes one needs to be successful in business. Plus: whose shoes he'd wear if he lived in the 19th century.
5 Steps To A Successful Closet Edit
10-minute read
5 Steps To A Successful Closet Edit
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 includes a worksheet and labels!
Kendall Looks Back at the First Three Years of Poppy Barley
3-minute read
