Fashion Designer, TADASHI, Appoints Chief Operating Officer to Spearhead U.S. Operations.

LOS ANGELES -- TADASHI is delighted to announce the appointment of Lockie Andrews to the position of Chief Operating Officer responsible for finance, marketing, technology, sales, business development, production, merchandising and human resources. Ms. Andrews comes to the position with extensive experience running major fashion and retails brands. Among them Liz Claiborne, where she was the Director of New Business Initiatives for Accessories and babystyle in Los Angeles where she was the Vice President of Business Planning and Development presiding over strategic planning, retail design and development, real estate and construction efforts, and where she rolled out 16 stores in less than three years.

"TADASHI's concept of bringing luxurious and modern eveningwear designs to women at accessible prices has potential for even greater success," she remarks, "I look forward to a period of unprecedented growth and expansion for this unique and fresh brand."

Andrews, a Harvard Business School graduate, plans to sharpen and raise the brand's profile, and will work with Tadashi Shoji on a new advertising campaign set to debut in Spring 2007.

Established over 20 years ago, by designer, owner and president, Tadashi Shoji, TADASHI collections are available in more than 3,000 upscale department stores and specialty boutiques nationwide. His designs have won a loyal following with well-dressed women around the world, including celebrities such as Halle Berry, Shakira, Tyra Banks and Minnie Driver.