Horiyoshi Worldwide Appoints Robert Forrest and Dawn Green
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Horiyoshi Worldwide Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: HHWW) announced today the appointment of Mr. Robert Forrest and Ms. Dawn Green respectively to the position of Creative Director and Commercial Director. As Creative Director, Mr. Forrest is primarily responsible for diversifying the product range of "Horiyoshi the Third" ("HIII") and increasing the marketability of the brand. Ms. Green - as Commercial Director - is in charge of expanding brand distribution and increasing HIIIs commercial awareness around the world. "The addition of Mr. Forrest and Ms. Green to our management is an important step in establishing Horiyoshi as the next premier high-end fashion apparel and accessories brand" said Mitsuo Kojima - President and CEO of Horiyoshi Worldwide.
Robert Forrest
Mr. Forrest is a fashion industry icon with over 40 years of experience in the high-end fashion apparel business. His expertise has been sought out by leading fashion designers such as Emanuel Ungaro, Giambattista Valli, Calvin Klein, Louis Dell'Olio and Rafael Cennamo and has been instrumental in the development of their products throughout the years. Most recently, Mr. Forrest collaborated with model and actress Elizabeth Hurley in the launch of Ms. Hurley's luxury lifestyle brand 'Elizabeth Hurley Beach.'
From 1988 to 1991, Mr. Forrest worked for Giorgio Armani S.P.A. , reporting directly to Mr. Giorgio Armani and industry veteran Gabriella Forte. During the 1970's and 80's Mr. Forrest served as head buyer and Fashion Director for Browns London and Maxfield Los Angeles. As Creative Director of Horiyoshi Worldwide, Mr. Robert Forrest is responsible for all stages of product development from creative inception to marketing.
Dawn Green
Ms. Dawn Green started her career in Fashion as a buyer for Feathers Boutique in Mayfair, London and was the women's wear buyer for world-renowned luxury boutique, Browns London.
Ms. Green has held senior executive positions with leading fashion houses such as Paul Smith, Kisa, Omela, and Miss Italy. At Paul Smith, Ms. Green was instrumental in the expansion of key Paul Smith boutiques throughout Europe, North America and Asia.
As Commercial Director for Horiyoshi Worldwide, Ms. Green will be responsible for securing key accounts with major retailers around the world.
ABOUT HORIYOSHI WORLDWIDE INC.
Horiyoshi Worldwide Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: HHWW) designs, manufactures, and markets Horiyoshi the Third, a high end clothing and accessories product line based on the artistry of word renowned Japanese Tattoo Artist, Master Horiyoshi III. The Horiyoshi Collection transforms the unique vision and unequivocal precision of this revered tattoo artist and the richness of the Japanese tattoo tradition into an inimitable brand experience. The Company is rapidly expanding its distribution platform with the line currently being sold in approximately 45 luxury retail boutiques located in 25 cities worldwide. Debuting in Fall 2009 - HIII 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
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains "forward-looking statements," as that term is defined in Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Statements in this press release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements and include any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future.
Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Such factors include, among others, HHWW's ability to design and manufacture HIII products, the ability of the products to gain market acceptance, and the difficulties faced by an early stage retail fashion company in the competitive retail fashion industry. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release, and the Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that the beliefs, plans, expectations and intentions contained in this press release are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions will prove to be accurate. Investors should consult all of the information set forth herein and should also refer to the risk factors disclosure outlined in the Company's recent current reports on Form 8-K, our annual report on Form 10-K, our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and other periodic and current reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
SOURCE Horiyoshi Worldwide Inc.
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