It’s widely believed that women dominate household purchasing decisions – but while this was certainly once true, has it changed over time? In light of new statistics, more and more companies are gearing their offerings and marketing towards men. But are they reaching them?

Starting life as a newsletter that tipped off subscribers about the coolest place to grab a coffee or buy a shirt in New York, Thrillist has grown into a multichannel business. It's now set to make $100 million by the end of 2014. But what's the secret behind its success?

Every fashion icon has a distinctive look. World-famous style photographer Bill Cunningham wears a French worker's jacket which can be bought in a hardware store for £20. Bill's not alone in his fashion tastes, with ‘worker’ brands like Dickies and Carhartt increasingly popular. Why?

Do you have a beard? Do you wear checked shirts? Do you look like you've just come in from chopping wood? Yesterday’s urban male, the metrosexual, was clean shaven and tidy. Today, a new tribe of men has emerged. Meet the Lumbersexual.