Glasses are officially en vogue; they’re on red carpets, catwalks and all over the high street. But who’s profiting from these prescriptions? Until recently, the answer would have been Italian giant Luxottica. But start-ups like Made Eyewear are now cutting out big brands and going direct to the public.

Described as the world’s only wild fragrance company, Juniper Ridge is challenging the norms of the scent sector, being made from plants, bark, moss and mushrooms. And with $2.5 million in sales in 2012, it’s proving a success. But why do men want to smell like the woods?

The perfume industry is undergoing a shift away from mass market fragrances towards niche designer scents. Spearheading this move is the Hermès Perfume Library, offering visitors an exclusive look into the brand’s luxurious collection. Are experiential boutiques the future of luxury?

A sweet-smelling perfume is a must-have in most women’s beauty bags. But there’s now a perfume that does far more than just that. A new Parisian fragrance promises to help you slim down simply by smelling it, and with a waiting list of over 6,000 people, it looks like it could work.