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Borel Wallets & Belts

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By Tyler Daku on Sat, 2012-05-19 10:28
Borel, belts, wallets, color, Style, Pop, Neutral, black, Grey, Splash, Look, Accessory, Shop, Wear, Spareparts, Website, Store
BOREL is a relatively new company on the market, and definitely one that has recently caught the attention of the tastemakers at SPAREPARTS. Their fresh and unique approach to the products they make helps them stand out in a crowd of ho-hum accessories and trendy products hitting the market today. They do a number of things differently, so what we will aim to do with this post is to point out a few of the major ones and let you see for yourself in our STORES and on our WEBSITE, where both BOREL... [Keep Reading]

New Saskatoon shop!

The Grand Opening... 20 years in.

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By Chad Reynolds on Fri, 2012-05-18 11:49
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The new Spareparts opens on Friday, June 1st at 9:30 am on the main level of Midtown Plaza!We are very proud of the new shop, which is not only bigger and better than ever before, but more contemporary with a fresh look and original new brands.These construction pictures probably mean more to us than you, but we'd like to give a bit of a sneak peek.  The process is exciting and it's a really good feeling to see it all come together so well.  June 1st is the day, my friends.  We'll have a few DJ... [Keep Reading]

Sanuk Fraid So

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By Tyler Daku on Thu, 2012-05-17 09:27
Sanuk, Fraid So, Sandal, Happy U, EVA, Foam, Style, Comfort, Function, Fun, Look, Fashion, Brand, Shop, Spareparts, Buy, Online, Men's
Style and comfort are two very important things, and when it comes to putting together a collection of clothing and accessories to face the day both must be considered with great attention. Since neither one can, or should be sacrificed the brilliant people who bring product to the STORES and ONLINE selection at SPAREPARTS select only the best product available on the market from some of the most forward thinking brands in the business.SANUK has a long standing as one of the best when it comes... [Keep Reading]

Electric Visual

Get Something Fast Under Your Ass

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By Tyler Daku on Thu, 2012-05-17 09:27
electric, Cool, Eyewear, Product, Marketing, Video, Strong, Brand, Spareparts, Shop, Style, Caffeine, Acrolux, Flipside, Venice, Volt
At SPAREPARTS we only deal with the coolest of the cool, this is a stone cold fact. To cement themselves in this position at the top of the proverbial heap our brands push out product that redefines cool on a regular basis. One of these brands is California's ELECTRIC VISUAL who have created some of the most iconic and classic sunglasses in recent years. They cover all the bases from the big and brash to the sleek and smooth. They are made using only the best materials like high-grade... [Keep Reading]

FRESH! : Kate Spade Halsey

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By Tyler Daku on Wed, 2012-05-16 08:05
Kate Spade, new, Brand, FRESH!, Sunglass, Eyewear, Style, Piece, Boho, Chic, light, Smooth, curve, Plastic
KATE SPADE is one of the newest brands at SPAREPARTS and we couldn't be happier to have it on the shelves and ONLINE. Packed with utility, wit and sophistication the Kate Spade lineup is packed with style, flair, and the perfect edge you are looking for this Summer. The collection is sleek, elegant and comes off in a way that will add style and confidence to any outfit you chose to pair it with.Many different looks exist within the line allowing a versatility that is seldom seen from other... [Keep Reading]

Metric Design Centre

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By Maile Crowe on Wed, 2012-05-16 08:44
Metric Design, Downtown, Interior Design, Decor, Home, saskatoon, Business, Architecture, Show Room, Shopping
On Friday I had the opportunity to sit down with designer and owner of Metric Design Centre, Tamara Bowman. The new interior design store is situated in a unique heritage lot in on 2nd Avenue N. We found a seat in the boutique style show room and chatted about the beginnings of Metric, what the store is all about, and some extra tidbits about Tamara.Tamara Bowman has been in design for the past 12 years. After completing her schooling at the Pacific Design Academy in Victoria, she started with... [Keep Reading]

Sanuk Donny

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By Tyler Daku on Tue, 2012-05-15 08:17
Donny, Donovan, Donavon Frankenreiter, Sandal, Beach, Surf, Guitar, Footwear, Travel, Sound, Mellow, Cool, Style, Look, Shop, Spareparts, Online
Donavon Frankenreiter is the man who inspired the design for SANUK's banger Sidewalk Surfer THE DONNY as he is one of the chillest, most laid back dudes of all-time. In addition to being an exceptional free surfer The Don is a musical talent of epic proportions. He tickles the strings on the guitar and the uke with a deft skill that only comes after years on hanging out on the beach and make smooth melodies for himself and his friends to hang to.Frankenreiter is also a world traveler who globe-... [Keep Reading]

Arto Saari

Epicly Later'd

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By Tyler Daku on Tue, 2012-05-15 08:17
Arto, Saari, vans, analog, RDS, skate, Vice, Magazine, Epicly, Later'd, Show, Feature, Sport
The Vice Magazine video series Epicly Later'd is a project that follows some of the best in the world of skate and gains a unique perspective of who they are and what makes them tick. The videos have showcased some of the best the industry has ever known, names that will never be forgotten and are sure to go down in the history of the sport as all time greats. Words like great, history and legend seem to perhaps get thrown around a little too often nowadays, but I think in the case of the most... [Keep Reading]

Sanuk Fraidy Cat

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By Tyler Daku on Mon, 2012-05-14 07:56
Sanuk, Fraidy Cat, Sandal, flip-flop, Shoe, Style, design, Look, Fashion, Brand, Website, Spareparts
The FRAIDY CAT from SANUK just might be the purrrfect sandal, with the worry of pesky hairballs getting in the way. At SPAREPARTS we hand-select all of the product we carry to ensure that you get nothing but the best when it comes to everything from SUNGLASSES to WATCHES and of course, footwear. The Fraidy Cat fits this mold perfectly as it offers style, function and comfort in heaps and comes at a price that will leave plenty of cash in your BAG for a night out with girls, or drinks on the... [Keep Reading]

FRESH! : Hex Solo Case

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By Tyler Daku on Mon, 2012-05-14 15:10
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We carry a lot of great brands at SPAREPARTS, each of them carefully looked at and chosen because they brings something unique and special to the table. Perhaps one of the coolest and most creative of those brands is HEX who looks at the everyday things people use and strives to find ways to make them easier, more accessible and streamline so that you don't have to haul around a bunch of stuff you don't need on your daily grind.Hex specializes in optimizing your Mac products like the iPhone 4... [Keep Reading]

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