April 15, 2008 — Henri Bendel will be the first-ever luxury retail outlet for the sensational new Ladybug, an iPod speaker dock, made by lifestyle product manufacturer Vestalife. Henri Bendel's flagship New York store, located at 712 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, will be the exclusive retailer for the Ladybug for nine days only, May 2-11, 2008.
"We are thrilled to make our first US retail sale to Henri Bendel," says Vestalife founder Wayne Ludlum. "We have seen tremendous enthusiasm for the Ladybug since it was first unveiled and we're delighted that Manhattan shoppers can now buy the Ladybug in one of the most legendary, prestigious retail stores in the world just in time Mother's Day."
After securing twin bragging rights in January with the coveted "Best of Show" title from Mac experts iLounge and an Innovations Award from CES, the Ladybug quickly became a public and media darling. Celebrities like Britney Spears and Shane West eagerly snapped up the device at the Silver Spoon Oscar Suite in February. Numerous media ranging from Spin Magazine to Teen Vogue have enthusiastically reviewed the unit along with NBC's Brian Williams' broadcast from the Consumer Electronics show which featured the Ladybug as one of the hottest new products.
The Ladybug is a new award winning speaker dock for iPod designed for the tween, teen and Gen X consumer markets. The Ladybug connects emotionally with users and transcends the usual design of other products in the range. With a built-in sub-woofer, digital amp and a soft-touch finish that will blow you away, the Ladybug is something you won't want to miss.
Vestalife, LLC, which draws its name from the Roman goddess of home, hearth and family designs, develops and manufactures high-performance, inspiring audio and lifestyle products. The company's products are designed to inspire with their style, delight with their form and function, and appeal to touch, sight and sound — creating a complete sensory experience.
Vestalife includes a celebrated and highly accomplished team who is committed to one thing: bringing innovative design to build great products that deliver exceptional consumer experiences. Vestalife is a "Made for iPod" licensee. The company is headquartered in Van Nuys, CA.
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