NEW YORK, NY, Dec. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ - RYU Apparel Inc. (TSX VENTURE: RYU & Frankfurt Stock Exchange: RYA), creator of "tailored innovation for the urban athlete", is pleased to announce its involvement in the fancy.com holiday pop-up shop and performance space, The Run Up, at the High Line Park in New York City from December 8 to 11.  

The Run Up, hosted by Fancy.com – the destination for consumers to discover and buy amazing goods curated by a global community – will be located in the 25,000 square foot space of the famed High Line Park and will bring together more than 40 celebrated and emerging brands with an eclectic array of carefully selected products.

RYU will join globally recognized brands at this year's event including Apple Pay and Square who are sponsoring a gifting suite, sustainable energy leader Tesla who is providing courtesy transportation and test drives, and Richard Branson's non-profit organization Virgin Unite who will be presenting custom products designed by Sir Richard Branson.

"We are thrilled to join some of the top globally recognized brands for a holiday shopping experience that exceeds consumer expectations." said Marcello Leone, CEO, President and Chairman of the Board for RYU.

The Run Up, located at 461 West 14th Street New York, NY, will be open to media, VIP, and celebrity guests on Wednesday December 7^th before opening to the public from December 8th through to the 11^th, 11:00am - 8:00pm.

About RYU
Respect Your Universe is tailored innovation for the urban athlete. Designed without compromise, RYU engineers apparel and accessories for the fitness and training of the multi-discipline athlete. Created for athletes by athletes, RYU exists to facilitate human performance. For more information, visit: http://ryu.com

On Behalf of the Board

RYU APPAREL INC.
"Marcello Leone"
Marcello Leone, CEO, President and Chairman of the Board

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SOURCE RYU Apparel Inc.