Horiyoshi (OTC:HHWW) Adds to its Advisory Board

Horiyoshi Worldwide (OTC:HHWW) announced today the appointment of Michelle Stein to the Advisory Board. Shares of HHWW responded favorably to the news jumping more than 6 percent on heavy volume. As I write, HHWW is up 11 cents to $1.94 per share on volume of more than 2.2 million shares compared to its average daily volume of 3.9 million shares.

Michelle Stein is a leading fashion executive with over 30 years of experience in managing high-end fashion brands such as Vivienne Westwood and Romeo Gigli. Ms. Stein is currently the President of AEFFE, USA where she oversees commercial, public relations, administrative and retail staff of approximately 100, and directly supervises 3 retail stores - Philosophy New York, Alberta Ferretti Los Angeles, and Moschino New York.

Ms. Stein started her career in 1978 as the Director of Sales and Public Relations with Mary Jane Marcasiano. She began her collaboration with AEFFE in 1983, and opened the first US office in 1984. In the 26 years that she has worked with AEFFE, Ms. Stein has built an organization responsible for Sales, Public Relations and Distribution of over 18 brands such as Alberta Ferretti, Moschino, Jean Paul Gaultier, Pollini, Authier and Narciso Rodriguez.

"We are extremely fortunate to have Michelle Stein as a member of our Advisory Board" said Mitsuo Kojima - President and CEO of Horiyoshi Worldwide. "Ms. Stein will be advising us on expanding our business, introducing us to key retail partners, and raising our brand profile in the United States"

Horiyoshi Worldwide Inc., designs, manufactures, and markets Horiyoshi the Third (HIII) - 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 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.

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