Respect Your Universe to Open Second California Store in Fashion Island, Newport Beach

VANCOUVER, Feb. 22, 2018 /CNW/ - RYU Apparel Inc. (TSX VENTURE: RYU.V) creators of urban athletic apparel, is pleased to announce it secured its second Californian location within Fashion Island, Newport Beach's premier shopping destination. Fashion Island is Irvine Company's jewel and is home to many of the top quality international brands that are all showcased in open-air elegance making it a top draw for  tourists and locals in Southern California. "Fashion Island sees itself as a peerless luxury shopping experience uniquely situated minutes from Newport Beach's sandy shores." (Los Angeles Times)

Newport Beach in Orange County, is the epitome of sophisticated coastal style with chic luxury boutiques, cafés, and restaurants on lushly landscaped piazzas accented by fountains and palm trees.

"We are incredibly lucky to have been awarded a storefront in this coveted location" says Marcello Leone, CEO.  "Newport Beach and the Orange County area are world famous  for embodying the vibrant, healthy and athletically-minded Southern California lifestyle. Fashion Island is the perfect combination with our Abbot Kinney location in Venice Beach, to enter the US west coast market to build our new category of urban athletic apparel."

About RYU

Respect Your Universe is an award-winning urban athletic apparel and accessories brand engineered for the fitness, performance and lifestyle of the athletically minded man and woman. Innovatively designed without compromise and tailored for fit, comfort, and durability, 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.

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