Last week, we gathered at ABC Kitchen to check out what Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts have been doing to revamp their already dream-inducing entrances. They’re in the process of introducing their new lobby concept, aptly titled “Le Méridien Hub” which re-interprets the hotel brand’s lobbies as settings fit for a social gathering – cocktails, conversations, and debates et al. The Hub offers guests a killer atmosphere, and best of all, visitors will be graced with contemporary and curated artworks from some of the most established innovators and up and coming talents. Here, we peek inside what is soon to be the new lobby entrance – and it all starts with Le Méridien Barcelona. A feast for your eyes…

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Spray it. Launching this summer, Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle introduces new ancillaries for some of their most popular scents - Geranium Pour Monsieur, Bois d’Orage and Dans tes Bras. The Malcolm digs it. Check it out…

Bois d’Orage is a green, woody scent with the quintessential qualities of a men’s classic - patchouli, incense, tree moss and cedar combine to sustain an aroma of angelica, galbanum and pimento.

Dans Tes Bras evokes the quiet yet sensual nature of bare skin, utilizing cashmeran, a heavy cocktail of musk, wood and resin, with supporting notes of sandalwood, musk, patchouli and violet.

Geranium Pour Monsieur was developed as a clean, brisk alternative to fern-type smells that dominate men’s perfumery with geranium at its essence and a cocktail of new, very refined musks.

Keep calm…and spray on.

Launched on Friday, Reebok Kamikazee sneakers are on The Malcolm’s radar. Summer kicks with that BBoy style, the Kamikazee comes in two colorways in a grey/sonic green hybrid and a black/white/orange trifecta. They’re sold out though - so feast on this eye candy. The Malcolm wants!

BBoy style. Love a summer cap….really. Today, MJ drops their latest collaboration, teaming up with New Era for a line of 4 styles (the New Era 59Fifty) in various shades of grey. Hitting Marc Jacobs stores worldwide today, once this coffee is done, I’m headed to Bleecker Street. What are you waiting for….? GO!

I’m really digging these new Reebok Classics called “The Omni Run” which drop in stores on March 15th.  Why? They weigh 10 oz and are constructed of both mesh and synthetic overlays, reminiscent of both the Pump Fury Superlite and Ventilator Theory styles…which happen to be favorites of The Malcolm. And with Mick Jagger rocking Nike Air’s on the cover of T Magazine last month (looking the epitome of cool while doing so), The Omni Run’s are definitely giving those Air’s a run for their money. I’m a convert…that’s for sure. Oh, did I mention they’re $70.00? Now I did.

With the recent launch of Topman’s Fashion Fairtrade collection now hitting stores, Topman is providing one lucky reader of The Malcolm to a few items hand selected by the stylists at Topman’s HQ in the UK. All you have to do is send an email to info@themalcolm.com indicating why YOU deserve the coveted prize. Get creative. Show us what you got. We will announce the winner on March 8th at 11:00 AM EST. Get your game face on. Let’s rock!

Monocle has teamed up with BlackBerry to produce 100 unique Bold 9700 handsets. We have created our own wallpapers for the screens and each device comes pre-loaded with Monocle’s 25/25 travel guides to the best business cities and resorts in the world. We have also created a special strap. They have 16GB cards and are also supplied with battery, charging pod, world charger, media player headset, USB and gift packaging.

I think I need one…

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Last week, SHARPS held an event at Tommy Guns Salon - showcasing SHARPS range of mens beauty products by providing killer hair cuts and fresh blade cut shaves.

SHARPS opened for business in 2002 to help get guys comfortable in their own skin and spark a major movement around new-school barbering. They launched their first product in 2003 at a small barbershop in NYC. Today SHARPS has a full range of products for SHAVE, HAIR, BODY, and FACE.SHARPS is now sold in top barbershops and retail stores in the USA and all around the world, including a SHARPS Barber and Shop in London, UK which opened in 2007.

For more images from the event - take a look below.

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