BEND, Ore. -

Denim destination and specialty retailer Buckle announced Thursday's opening of its new store at the Old Mill District in Bend, the company?s sixth Oregon location.

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Known for its unique mix of on-trend clothing, shoes, and accessories, Buckle caters to style-conscious men and women who seek to express their individuality through fashion. Buckle carries a wide selection of fits, styles, and finishes from leading denim brands, including the company?s exclusive brand, BKE, along with Big Star, Big Star Vintage, Rock Revival, MEK Denim, Miss Me, Buffalo, Reclaim, Silver Jeans, 7 for all Mankind, and Division E. To help guests complete their looks, Buckle offers tops, footwear, and accessories from popular lifestyle labels including BKE Boutique, Buckle Black, Affliction, RVCA, Sinful, Daytrip, Archaic, Roar, OBEY, 7 Diamonds, Billabong, Hurley, Fossil, and Fox. In all, Buckle represents more than 100 fashion brands in its stores and online at buckle.com.

To celebrate the grand opening, guests who visit Buckle at the Old Mill District now through Sunday, June 17th can enter to win one of several Buckle gift cards. The drawing for the gift card giveaway will take place on Monday, June 18th.

Known for their exceptional guest service, Buckle?s teammates are passionate about creating the most enjoyable shopping experience possible for their guests. Bolstering this approach is the Buckle?s wide array of value-added services such as free hemming, free gift-packaging, easy layaway, a frequent shopper program, and a Buckle credit card with special benefits for cardholders. Buckle also offers personal jean fittings through its ?Get Fitted? program?enabling guests to find their favorite jeans by making an appointment with one of Buckle?s denim fit specialists.

Headquartered in Kearney, Nebraska, Buckle currently operates 436 stores in 42 states. The Buckle, Inc. is traded under the symbol BKE on the New York Stock Exchange.

One of the Pacific Northwest?s most distinctive and dynamic mixed-use developments, the Old Mill District is located on 270 acres that formerly housed one of the largest sawmill operations in the world. The rich history of the land is coupled with spectacular mountain views, scenic river vistas and an extensive trail system to enjoy the outdoors. More than 55 local, regional and national retail outlets and businesses call the Old Mill District home, as does the park-like Les Schwab Amphitheater which can accommodate up to 8,000 patrons for concerts and other events. The Old Mill District ? Bend?s most unique shopping, dining, living, and entertainment experience.

The Old Mill District is open Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Many stores, including Regal Cinemas and restaurants, have extended hours. For complete information on the Old Mill District, visit www.theoldmill.com.