The Read

 

Behind the Business

Poppy Barley Weekly 39

 Our Customer Care Associate, Erika, writes her first post for Poppy Barley. The news this week: we selected a date for our first Open House; we're giving away 3 pairs of flats with Bust a Move; and we've got photos of our new Snakeskin collection! Find out the release date...
3-minute read

Behind the Business

Poppy Barley Weekly 38

 New Grey leather men's shoes, loads of local press coverage, Valentine's Day and "boob" cake pops. It's been a jam-packed week. Find out more.
2-minute read
In Their Shoes: Sarah Chan + Don Iveson

Profiles

In Their Shoes: Sarah Chan + Don Iveson

 We chat to #YEG First Lady Sarah Chan and Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson about work days, date nights, fave foods and hypotheticals. Plus: a Poppy Barley review.
3-minute read
Poppy Barley Weekly 37

Behind the Business

Poppy Barley Weekly 37

 It's been a pivotal week for us: we moved into a new office and showroom! Find out where, what exciting new products we've launched (leather care!) and which restaurants in Old Strathcona are our new favourites
2-minute read

Behind the Business

Poppy Barley Weekly 36

 As we get ready to move to our new office space and showroom on Whyte Ave. on Monday, our co-founder, Justine, looks back at the last two-and-a-half years we've spent at Startup Edmonton. We are excited, we are proud, we are sad and somewhat nostalgic. And we still need to...
5-minute read

Behind the Business

Poppy Barley Weekly 34

 What's new at Poppy Barley? We went public with our Men's Collection; we launched La Hacienda Boot; and Justine flew to Mexico. Read more...
3-minute read

Profiles

5 Minutes With: Adina Porter

 We met Adina Porter, one of the stars of True Blood & the Newsroom, at a Poppy Barley popup shop in Vancouver in September. Hear about that time she worked with Angelina Jolie in Gia, what her typical day looks like, and which Poppy Barley styles we made for her...
3-minute read

Behind the Business

Poppy Barley Weekly 33

 Happy 2015! We're back, we're freezing, but activity at Poppy Barley is showing no signs of slowing down. Find out what happened at our Sample Sale, what we're officially sold out of, and all the awesome you can look forward to this month.
3-minute read

Product Design

Product Development Poll: Ankle Boots with a 2 inch Heel

 Cast your vote on our new ankle boot before we start development in Mexico next week. What style do you want your ankle boots with a 2-inch heel to look? This poll is now CLOSED.
1-minute read

Profiles

Meet the Photographer(s): Jade Sheldon

 Photographer couple Jade Sheldon + Cory Burnsed shoot Poppy Barley's Gotham Grey Boots in a picturesque coffee shop in Portland. Find out more about the creative duo in this candid Q&A.
6-minute read
5 Minutes With: Christine Amorose

Profiles

5 Minutes With: Christine Amorose

 Who’s walking around in Poppy Barley shoes? Here, we spend 5 minutes with our customers to find out who they are and what they do. Meet: Christine Amorose, Brand Partnerships at Vimeo, and Blogger behind C'est Christine.
4-minute read
Poppy Barley Weekly 30

Behind the Business

Poppy Barley Weekly 30

 We've added grey riding boots to the shop. We're wrapping Gift Cards. One of us is on a beach. From Panama to Edmonton, here's our last update before the holidays.
2-minute read