Horiyoshi Worldwide Presents Autumn / Winter 2011 / 12 Women's Collection at Designers and Agents (D&A) in New York City

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 18 /PRNewswire/ - Horiyoshi Worldwide Inc. (OTCBB: HHWW) is pleased to announce that Horiyoshi the Third's newly designed Autumn and Winter 2011/12 Women's and Men's collection (the "collection") will be displayed at Designers and Agents (D&A) in New York City, from February 19 - 21, 2011. 

The full collection - which includes knitwear, outerwear, leather goods along with scarves and jewelry will be showcased to buyers, distributors and the international fashion media.  The D&A link can be found at www.designersandagents.com.

Designers & Agents is an international alternative marketplace for innovative collections and thousands of retailers who define the cutting edge in fashion and lifestyle.  Identifying emerging talent and creating an intimate environment that fosters relationships between designers and buyers. D&A's Fall show in New York typically attracts 3,000 retail and media visitors.

Dawn Green - Commercial Director of Horiyoshi Worldwide explains, "D&A is an outstanding venue to showcase the latest Horiyoshi designs and is right on the heels of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City.  D&A has attracted thousands of industry players who will be exposed to our collection and we believe our design and presentation are second to none.  These events give us a terrific opportunity to continue to build our distribution network and brand recognition."

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

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