VANCOUVER, Aug. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - RYU Apparel Inc. (TSXV: RYU), creators of urban athletic apparel, is pleased to share prominent media coverage highlighting the launch of the brand's first US store.

On August 2^nd, the esteemed Women's Wear Daily (WWD) ran a comprehensive feature story on RYU emphasizing its aggressive expansion plans, the store opening in Venice, and a history of the brand and CEO Marcello Leone.

https://wwd.com/business-news/business-features/urban-activewear-brand-ryu-makes-debut-in-u-s-1202767754/

"To be recognized by a renowned publication that is a leading voice for industry news like WWD is exciting as we open our first US store," says Marcello Leone, CEO of RYU. "This is just the beginning of a hugely exciting journey for RYU as we introduce the world to the concept of urban athletic apparel."

For regular updates on RYU Apparel visit: http://ryu.com

About RYU
Respect Your Universe is an award winning urban athletic apparel and accessories brand engineered for the fitness, performance and lifestyle of athletically minded men and women. Innovatively designed without compromise and tailored for fit, comfort, and durability, RYU exists to facilitate human performance. For more information, visit: http://ryu.com

About WWD
For 100+ years WWD, a property of Fairchild Fashion Media, has been the daily media of record—and THE industry voice of authority—for senior executives in the global women's and men's fashion, retail and beauty communities, while also keeping informed the consumer media that cover the market. Often referred to as "the fashion bible," WWD provides a balance of timely, credible business news and key fashion trends to a dedicated readership of retailers, designers, manufacturers, marketers, financiers, Wall Street analysts, international moguls, media executives, ad agencies, socialites, and trend-makers. As an increasingly complex marketplace heightens the need for information and competitive intelligence, WWD delivers with frequency, integrity, independence, spirited coverage, and a long tradition that demands staffers get the story right and that they also get it first.

On Behalf of the Board

RYU APPAREL INC.
"Marcello Leone"
Marcello Leone, CEO, President and Chairman of the Board
Tel: 604-235-2880

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