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ABOUT US


Oh hello there, come to dig a little deeper, have you? Well, come on in, here at Pole Junkie you won’t find anyone particularly shy. In fact, we’ve got a reputation for flaunting, shining, and showing off just a little more than most. If you’re new here, welcome! You’ve come at the perfect time - we’re officially 10 years old! Can you believe it? 10 incredible years of serving the pole community, and we’re celebrating in style all year long. We've got YOU to thank, our loyal customers, followers, and not to mention superstar PJ team for making this last decade at Pole Junkie so magical. 


About Pole Junkie

As a business so intrinsically connected to pole dancing, everything we do is is shaped by the incredible dancers and community that supports us. We embody strength, versatility, sensuality, diversity, and above all, fierce determination. 


The beauty of pole dancing is in its limitless expression. Similalry to our shoppers, it can't be confined to one style. With its origins in stripping and travelling circuses, pole has evolved into a rich tapestry of fitness, contemporary dance, competitions, and more. It’s an art form that looks different for everyone, and that’s the beauty of it—there’s no single way to define pole dancing.


For a community as dynamic, eclectic and muti-faceted as this, we’re proud to be the global one-stop shop, offering something for dancers of all shapes, genders, aesthetics, and styles. What we wear has the power to transform how we feel, and at Pole Junkie, we believe in the magic of a great outfit.


Our mission has always been to provide fits from all across the world that fuel your passion, motivate your moves, and make you feel absolutely unstoppable.

About Kirsten Fairlie

Founded in 2015 by Kirsten Fairlie, a recent graduate, pole enthusiast, and ambitious 24-year-old, Pole Junkie was born from a vision to make pole wear more accessible and styling options limitless. Armed with a fresh finance degree and a passion for pole dancing, Kirsten set out to co-found a project that would not only transform her career but leave a lasting impact on the pole community.


As Kirsten’s love for pole dancing grew, so did her desire to compete. But finding outfits that were functional, flattering, and perfect for the stage was a challenge. A decade ago, most options came from overseas, with steep customs fees, long shipping times, and limited choices in the UK.

Then came the lightbulb moment! Kirsten realised there was a big gap in the market, not only for pole wear in the UK but for the ability to buy all your gear under one roof. From kneepads to shoes to matching sets, she saw an opportunity to create something completely new. Three months later Pole Junkie was born and set up in her spare bedroom.


9 months in, it was clear Pole Junkie was more than a side hustle - Kirsten was going to have to move premises, take a leap of faith and quit her full-time job. It had to work, there was no backup plan, no safety net and boy are we glad she did.


Fast forward to now, you'll find Kirsten a CEO, entrepreneur, competitor, athlete, pole instructor, formidable leader, and of course loving mum to Lola, her four legged Chief Barketing Officer 🐶

Proud members of the BWB Movement

    • Only 1 in 3 UK entrepreneurs is female (Rose Review)
  • A staggering 80% of 11-18 years olds are unable to name a single female entrepreneur (Santander)
  • Children are four times more likely to think of a man than a woman when they hear ‘entrepreneur’ (Santander)
  • Only 39% of women are confident in their ability to start a business as opposed to 56% of men (Rose Review)
  • If women start businesses at the same rate as men, £250 billion will be added to the UK economy (Rose Review)

Buy Women Built is a movement to mobilise consumers to buy from female-founded businesses by showcasing who they are and why buying from them is our quickest path to a stronger, fairer economy.


We don’t have enough women starting businesses in the UK–we are 30% behind USA, Canada and The Netherlands. If we reached the same levels as these countries that would add £200bn to the economy (Rose Review)


As consumers we have the power to change the world. Our everyday purchasing decisions can change the face and shape of the economy and the society we live in. If we all shop more women-built brands, we can together unleash the powerful economic force and the enormous untapped contribution these businesses can make to our economy.

Buy Women Built is a movement to mobilise consumers to buy from female-founded businesses by showcasing who they are and why buying from them is our quickest path to a stronger, fairer economy.


We don’t have enough women starting businesses in the UK–we are 30% behind USA, Canada and The Netherlands. If we reached the same levels as these countries that would add £200bn to the economy (Rose Review)


As consumers we have the power to change the world. Our everyday purchasing decisions can change the face and shape of the economy and the society we live in. If we all shop more women-built brands, we can together unleash the powerful economic force and the enormous untapped contribution these businesses can make to our economy.