Respect Your Universe Strengthens Team with Addition of VP Sales and Marketing

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 13, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Respect Your Universe, Inc. (TSX VENTURE: RYU) (OTCQB:RYUN) ("RYU"), an athletic lifestyle apparel brand designed for all disciplines of movement, is pleased to announce the hiring of Alex Briglio as VP Sales and Marketing. Alex joins RYU from Swany Canada, the #1 selling performance winter sport glove brand in North America for specialty sports stores. Led by Alex and his sales agent team, Swany Canada ascended from start up to its leading position.

Alex Briglio, RYU's VP Sales and Marketing, stated, "I am very excited to apply my successes and experience and help such a talented team achieve great results and bring value to all shareholders."

Marcello Leone, RYU's CEO, President and Chairman, stated, "We are thrilled to add Alex and his network of 18 sales agents. Given his and the agents past experience and success at Swany Canada, we are confident in their abilities to lead growth at RYU. Alex has an entrepreneurial drive that we strive for at RYU and represents another key move, personnel-wise and strategically for RYU."

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.

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RESPECT YOUR UNIVERSE, INC.

Marcello Leone, CEO, President and Chairman of the Board

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