2024 SPEX Spring Sale
Every February we celebrate our annual sale, marking down glasses as a way to say thanks, and give people an excuse to buy that second pair for the office, or summer road trips, or to pair with formal wear, or... Well, you get the idea! It's a ...
Read MoreThe Week Before SPEXmas
‘Twas the week before Christmas, when all through the store. All the SPEX frames were exciting and none were a bore. The SPEX shirts & sweaters were hung on racks with care in hopes that they'd become a new outfit to wear. The glasses were nestled ...
Read MoreSPEX YXE Grand Opening
It's Finally Happening! SPEX by Ryan YXE has been open for over 3 years and even though we've put our roots down in Riversdale, we haven't had an official Grand Opening. To be fair, opening a brick and mortar eyewear store in March of 2020 was ...
Read MoreThe Iconic Glasses of John Lennon
We all know John Lennon. His music has caused a cultural shift three times over. His style changed almost as much of his music, but when he shed his clean cut look, the glasses came out. One of the most recognizable elements of Lennon's look was those round ...
Read MoreSPEX YXE Is Moving!
We've been busy here in YXE! Between attending graduations and seeking out new designers who keep challenging conventional thoughts on what eyewear should be we've been packing boxes, moving stock and SPEXing up our new location in Saskatoon! We've had the pleasure of opening our Saskatoon ...
Read More2023 Summer Sunglasses Sale
Summer's back, and man, it's been a hot one this year! Saskatchewan's seen a fair bit more rain this year than we've had lately, but it's also brought some nice warm weather to enjoy the outdoors in. We want to make sure that you're enjoying the beautiful ...
Read MoreProtecting Your Eyes While golfing
I love golf! When I’m not in the store, or at the lake, I’m golfing. I understand the importance of sunglasses while playing golf, and I always talk people’s ear off about how vital it is to my game, and I’ve only chased a few partners away. ...
Read MoreBehind the Scenes on a SPEX Commercial
Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes of an advertising campaign at SPEX by Ryan? We were privileged to shoot a commercial with our friend Erin, a nurse based in Regina. Erin killed it in front of the camera and she got the chance to talk about ...
Read MoreTry The Sexy Librarian Look for Valentine’s Day
There is something undeniably sexy about the classic librarian look – the bun, the glasses, the tailored blouse, pencil skirt and black pumps. We might be biased here, but the glasses it’s the glasses that can really sell the bookish babe fantasy. Whether you’re looking for a ...
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