Horiyoshi Worldwide Provides Update on Project Fashion Week and Designers & Agents Tradeshows

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 24 /PRNewswire/ - Horiyoshi Worldwide Inc. (OTC BB: HHWW) is pleased to report an update on the Company's recent participation in the Project Fashion Week in Las Vegas, February 15-17 and Designers and Agents (D&A) in New York City, February 19-21. 

Horiyoshi the Third exhibited the full Autumn 2011/12 Women's and Men's Collection at these two well regarded events.  Both Project and D&A are highly anticipated by the fashion community and serve as a critical introduction forum for international brands.  These events were attended by the Horiyoshi team led by CEO Mitsuo Kojima, Creative Director Robert Forrest and Commercial Director Dawn Green.

Creative Director of Horiyoshi Worldwide - Robert Forrest states, "We had the opportunity to introduce the latest Horiyoshi line to a significant number of buyers and industry participants at both events.  The design and manufacturing quality of the garments is generating interest from a growing base of national and international buyers and distributors.  We are taking great care to cultivate a delicate balance between the world of art created by Horiyoshi III and the positioning of our design and apparel brand."

In addition, Mitsuo Kojima - President and CEO of Horiyoshi Worldwide explains, "Our successful participation in these two important events is part of our strategic plan to build brand recognition and develop an international distribution platform.  We established many new relationships at these shows and work hard to take advantage of the excitement surrounding our brand.  Our vision is to expand our product offering into additional categories with the goal of broadening our initial target audience."

About Horiyoshi Worldwide Inc.

Horiyoshi Worldwide Inc., designs, manufactures, and markets Horiyoshi the Third - a high end clothing and accessories product line based on the artistry of World renowned Japanese Tattoo Artist, Yoshihito Nakano (Horiyoshi III). The Company is rapidly expanding its distribution platform and its products are being marketed worldwide.  The Horiyoshi the Third Collection has been featured in leading fashion publications such as the New York Times, International Herald Tribune, the Los Angeles Times, Anotherman Magazine, Vogue and Style.com.

For more information on Horiyoshi the Third, visit:
www.horiyoshi-thethird.com
www.horiyoshi-worldwide.com
www.facebook.com/pages/Horiyoshi-III/39736791918

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