Respect Your Universe Inc. (RYU) is proud to announce the opening of their first flagship retail location at The Shoppes at the Palazzo in Las Vegas, Nevada. Located in The Palazzo Resort-Hotel-Casino, The Shoppes at The Palazzo is one of the world's emporiums of style and a mecca for the fashion-forward, featuring dozens of premier luxury brands including Diane von Furstenberg, Chloé, Christian Louboutin, Salvatore Ferragamo, Fendi, Ralph Lauren and more.
With their doors officially opening on October 25th, RYU's new retail store is located between Michael Kors and Seven for All Mankind (and across from Burberry and Barney's New York). Now carrying the Men's 2012 Fall Collection and the new Women's 2012 Fall Line, RYU's retail location has 120 styles (1500 skus) available from both the Men's and Women's Fall Lines in the store for customers to shop including apparel and accessories.
"The Shoppes at the Palazzo in Las Vegas is a perfect location for the opening of our first retail location," commented RYU CEO & Chairman, David Campisi. "This location serves as extension of our brand offering a premium shopping experience in a modernly designed space that reflects the quality, performance, sustainability, craftsmanship and design of our apparel and products."
Founded on the principles of respect, strength, honor and sustainability, and influenced by the dedication of the athlete to the ancient sport of Martial Arts, RYU's innovative premium apparel and product for both performance and lifestyle was created to inspire all athletes to achieve greatness. By producing products that are environmentally, and ethically, sound, all of RYU's apparel and products are comprised of up to 90% organic and recycled materials utilizing some of the best yarn and fabric suppliers in the world.
Through the creation of innovative apparel and products that have less of an impact on the environment, RYU's fabrics and technologies boast the attributes of Moisture Control Fabric (AIR Weave), Thermal Control Fabric (FIRE Weave), Weather Resistant Fabric (WIND Weave) and Eco-Friendly Fabric (TERRA Weave). RYU's authenticity in its apparel and products is also reflected in the design of each item containing one or more symbols from ancient Samurai iconography.
RYU is an official sponsor of the UFC and will be visible in various elements throughout the UFC events in 2012 including logo displays and live announcements during bouts along with television promotions and placement on the UFC website including their web store.
