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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

It takes a truly unique artist to frame the world in a way that calls out our visceral emotions. Such is the response you get when you see Jack Torrance twisted face emerge through a broken bathroom door in The Shining, or Full Metal Jacket's imposing and ...

If you’re looking for some amazing deals on stylish eye wear, then you're in luck! The SPEX by Ryan February Sale is back and this is the only time a year where we mark down this much inventory! We're once again offering up to 55% ...

Winters in Canada are cold, especially in the prairies. But Canadians are tough, resilient and stubborn. Everyone with maple syrup in their blood knows how to be ready for winter, and even though we have all the equipment to brave the most frigid of snowstorms, we'll wait ...

Did you think that we were going to miss out on all the Black Friday and Cyber Monday fun? Typically we only do one sale a year but had so many people inquiring if SPEX was doing any kind of sale for Black Friday. You asked and ...