Beauty Mate is one of the favourite Australian men's skincare brands. But are Aussie men really that keen to be preened? And how does the modern shampooed, shaved and waxed type sit alongside the traditional view of the Aussie bloke?

In America, it's rapidly becoming the norm for men to shave 'below-the-neck'. As men of all ages become more open to grooming products, Gillette's 'What Women Want' campaign is encouraging men and women to spark a dialogue about beauty routines.

Procter & Gamble blame Gilette's declining sales on the continuing trend for men sporting stubble or beards. Though beards were once seen as 'for hipsters', the facial hair fashion choice now sits firmly in the mainstream.

80% of the world's eyewear brands are designed and manufactured by a single company. In 2010, a start-up eyewear designer with a revolutionary e-commerce platform set out to disrupt the marketplace. Where is Warby Parker headed next?