Poppy Barley's New Collection Uses Cactus Leather to Solve Fashion's Plastic Problem
"I can’t believe this isn’t leather," was my reaction when I received my new cactus leather backpack from Poppy Barley. After talking to co-founder Justine Barber, this seems to be the collective reaction to their new vegan collection, PB PLNT.
Certified B Corporation (a business that balances purpose and profit) and Canadian-based brand Poppy Barley began as a custom bootmaker in 2012, filling a gap for 60% of Canadian women who could not find boots that fit. Managed by Barber and sister Kendall Barber, the pair have placed great emphasis on ethical production, working with a small female-owned factory in Mexico where employees are paid well and experience great benefits.