PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 19, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Respect
Your Universe, Inc. ("RYU") (TSX VENTURE: RYU)
(OTCQB: RYUN) (www.ryu.com) is thrilled to announce today that in
the upcoming weeks they will reveal their new 2014 Spring
Line with Hollywood movie
star Alexander Ludwig at the
center of their campaign. Set to be released in RYU's
Spring Line are 37 Women's pieces
and 30 Men's items of which Ludwig will be featured prominently in
their imagery modeling a variety of signature items from the Men's
Collection.
Joining RYU in the Summer of 2013 as the brand's Cultural
Influence Director, Ludwig is widely known for his role in the
2012 blockbuster movie hit Hunger Games along with
his character in the recent January
2014 release of Oscar nominated film Lone
Survivor.
"I fell in love with the product one day in Vancouver," said Alexander Ludwig. "The way it's made
is a lot more environmentally conscious. I love living actively,
being adventurous, and also looking good while doing it. RYU is a
great product and very durable, you can feel the quality when you
wear it."
An active lifestyle apparel brand focused on the needs of
individuals and athletes alike, the RYU Men's and Women's
performance and active wear lines are specially designed for people
who love to move, feel comfortable and look great. Crafted from
organic and/or recycled materials, all of the RYU apparel items and
products are also designed to help nurture the environment.
In the new Spring Line by RYU,
signature items in the Women's Collection include the
Allure ¾ Pant, the Allure Tight and the
Allure Pant Regular and Short all made
from recycled materials such as polyester and lycra drawing
moisture away from the skin featuring a secure pocket and stay-put
waistband. RYU will also introduce dresses in
their Women's Collection for the first time this Spring that will
come in five different styles and varied lengths to offer
year-round Spring and summertime comfort in their casual beauty,
cozy and sleek look designs.
In the Men's Collection, the Universe Woven Jacket,
Katana Training Short and Power Woven Short
are new signature pieces boasting breathable, quick-drying fabric,
asymmetrical stitching, side vents for maximum moving, perforation
for maximum venting and reflectivity. All of the items are
made from recycled materials including polyester, spandex and
nylon.
"We are proud to have Alexander embrace the stand-out style,
quality, technology, and ultra-comfort of our apparel. All of
us at RYU are excited about our Spring collection and look forward
to its release," stated Craig
Brod, Chief Executive Officer, of Respect Your Universe,
Inc.
Recently announcing the opening of their new flagship store
location at Westlake Center in Seattle,
Washington, RYU also has expansion near-term plans at other
premium retail locations in the Seattle area, as well as the West Coast.
For more information about RYU, visit www.ryu.com.
About Respect Your Universe:
Respect Your Universe Inc. is a vertically integrated, active
lifestyle apparel brand focused on the needs of individuals and
athletes alike. The men's and women's performance and active wear
lines are specially designed for people who love to move, feel
comfortable and look great. Crafted from organic and/or recycled
materials, our products are also designed to help nurture the
environment. For more information, visit
http://www.ryu.com.
On Behalf of the Board
RESPECT YOUR UNIVERSE,
INC.
/s/ Craig Brod
Craig Brod
CEO and Director
Forward-Looking Statements:
Statements regarding opening a store at the Westlake Center in late
December 2013, the grand opening in
March 2014, the new outlet store in
early 2014, and second flagship store expected to open in the first
half of 2014 are "forward-looking statements", which are subject to
risks and uncertainties, which may cause the actual results,
performance or achievements of RYU to be materially different from
any future results, performance or achievements expressed or
implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and
uncertainties include, among others, that RYU may be unable to open
any new stores, changes in general economic or market conditions
that could impact consumer demand for RYU's products, RYU's ability
to execute on its business plan, and RYU needs additional capital,
which it may be unable to obtain on terms acceptable to RYU. Except
as required by law, RYU undertakes no responsibility to update any
of the forward-looking statements contained in this news
release.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services
Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture
Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of
this release.
SOURCE Respect Your Universe, Inc.