PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 27, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Respect
Your Universe, Inc. ("RYU") (TSX VENTURE: RYU)
(OTCQB: RYUN) (http://shop.ryu.com/) is pleased to announce today
that Cultural Influence Director, Alexander Ludwig, was prominently featured
on the homepage of MensFitness.com
(http://www.mensfitness.com/training/build-muscle/qa-lone-survivors-alexander-ludwig-talks-fitness)
this month to talk about his love for RYU and new movie release for
Lone Survivor.
Sharing more in the detailed Q&A with MenFitness.com about
his workout routine, his partnership with apparel brand RYU, and
what's next for his career, Ludwig had this to say about RYU:
"Basically, I fell in love with the product one day in
Vancouver. I'd seen the product in
one of the founder's stores and it just so happened that his kids
were huge fans. So he went up to me to ask for autographs and a
photo and was like "Do you like this product?" And I was like "I
love it, I can't believe I haven't seen it everywhere, it's
fantastic." So we ended up talking and we grew a bit of a
friendship. The next thing you know, I was involved. I wanted to
help this company grow. 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, Ludwig said."
Next, Alexander Ludwig and RYU
will soon be features in Muscle & Fitness magazine both
online and in print. For their April issue hitting newsstands
mid-March, Ludwig will be Muscle & Fitness' Star Power! feature profile that will
coincide with a RYU reader giveaway online with
MuscleandFitness.com showcasing new product and apparel from
the RYU Spring line.
Ludwig's new film Lone Survivor was released on January on
10th and has received critical acclaim including
nomination for two Academy Awards. The Screen Actors Guild,
Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards and many other industry
organizations have praised the film for its outstanding portrayal
of real events.
RYU is proud to partner with Alexander
Ludwig and congratulates him on the success of his film.
"Alexander's support for our brand is uplifting and we
appreciate his efforts to share his enthusiasm about RYU with his
fans," stated Chief Executive Officer Dr. Craig Brod.
For more information about RYU, visit www.ryu.com.
About Respect Your Universe:
About RYU
Respect Your Universe, Inc. is a performance apparel
brand designed for athletes and active adults. Crafted from organic
and/or earth-friendly materials, RYU apparel enhances movement, is
extremely comfortable and healthy for the environment. Founded in
2008, RYU has incorporated the lessons learned from mixed martial
arts into beautiful everyday performance wear. For more
information, visit 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
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SOURCE Respect Your Universe, Inc.