RYU Apparel Inc. (TSXV: RYU, OTCQB: RYPPF) ('RYU' or the 'Company'), creator of urban athletic apparel, announces the immediate appointment of Roger Edwards to the Board of Directors of the Company.

Mr. Edwards is a highly regarded Canadian designer with over thirty years of experience designing and producing with premier Canadian apparel manufacturers. He has developed a reputation as one of the top 'Made in Canada' designers and has designed apparel collections with adidas, Reebok, the National Basketball Association, the National Hockey League, the National Football League, Major League Baseball and Team Canada.

'I am truly excited to be a part of the RYU team,' said Mr. Edwards. 'I will use my decades of expertise in this field to help build the same reputation of excellence for the RYU brand. In a world changing at an unprecedented level it is extremely important to be able to design and manufacture products in closer proximity to the consumer.' 'Roger Edwards is a welcome addition to our Board of Directors,' said Cesare Fazari, CEO. 'His considerable depth of design and manufacturing experience will be invaluable as RYU begins the next stages of its growth in Canada, the United States and on a global scale.' The Company further announces the immediate resignation of Tony Longo as Director and wishes to sincerely thank him for his meaningful contributions over the past several months and great success in his future endeavors

About RYU

Respect Your Universe is an award winning urban athletic apparel and accessories brand engineered for fitness, performance and lifestyle. Designed without compromise for fit, comfort, and durability, RYU exists to facilitate human performance.

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