We have all shopped at chain stores. It’s been a staple in our lives since our parents pushed us around in carts, with our feet dangling as we were bored out of our skulls. Chains have always had that effect. Then we get a little bit older ...

We deal with a lot of weird frames. They're cool, but they're weird. That's why we love them, though. Special frames like ours comes with some challenges. The contours of the lenses provided don't quite fit the frames. Sometimes they may look a bit off if you ...

Celebrating our friends is one of the greatest joys we have when we've made so many over the lifetime of SPEX by Ryan. When that celebration can extend to the amazing and essential work they've done in their lifetimes, it's not just a joy, it's an honour. ...

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 ...

  ‘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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...