Steinway Unveils Limited-Edition Lilly Pulitzer(R) Piano

Steinway Unveils Limited-Edition Lilly Pulitzer(R) Piano

LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y., Dec. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Steinway & Sons, makers of the finest pianos in the world, unveiled a limited-edition Lilly Pulitzer-printed model M piano to coincide with Lilly Pulitzer's 50th Anniversary Jubilee at an anniversary kick-off celebration on November 5th at Parsons The New School for Design in New York City.

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The six-foot long signature piano model, which blends unsurpassed quality and timeless style with bold Lilly Pulitzer personality and a sense of whimsy, brings together two classic American brands for a major Jubilee celebration. Steinway & Sons partnered with the Lilly Pulitzer brand, well-known for its palette of vibrant pinks and greens, on the colorful Lilly-printed piano. The Jubilee celebration, which also featured music from The Alex Donner Orchestra, was the first time fans of both Steinway and Lilly Pulitzer had an opportunity to admire this rare instrument.

At the event, Steinway and Lilly Pulitzer also kicked off a year-long national tour that will travel to special events and Jubilee celebrations from coast to coast. The Lilly Pulitzer Limited-Edition Steinway & Sons Piano is available at Lilly Pulitzer stores nationwide by special order.

About Lilly Pulitzer

Lilly Pulitzer provides apparel for women, children and men, and accessories including eyewear, shoes, handbags, jewelry, belts, gifts and a bedding and bath collection, all inspired by the authentic Palm Beach lifestyle. There are 75 Lilly Pulitzer Via Shops around the country; Lilly Pulitzer also operates a number of company-owned retail stores in select locations including New York, East Hampton, Greenwich, Key West, Westchester, King of Prussia, Dallas, Austin, Houston, and San Diego. Lilly Pulitzer is sold in major department stores including Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Jeffrey and Bloomingdale's, as well as upscale specialty shops and clubs nationwide. More information is available at www.lillypulitzer.com.

About Steinway & Sons

Since 1853, Steinway pianos have set an uncompromising standard for sound, touch, beauty, and investment value. Handcrafting each Steinway requires up to one full year, and the result is an instrument of rare quality and global renown. Not surprisingly, Steinway remains the choice of 9 out of 10 concert artists, and it is the preferred piano of countless musicians, professional and amateur, throughout the world. More information is available at www.steinway.com.

Contact:
Heidi Dettinger, Steinway & Sons
(718)204-3116 or hdettinger@steinway.com

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CONTACT: Heidi Dettinger of Steinway & Sons, +1-718-204-3116,
hdettinger@steinway.com

Web Site: http://www.steinway.com/

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