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In this edition of The Entrepreneur series, in partnership with Monocle, we meet with Barcelona-based entrepreneurs who are giving the city a boost: from successful family stalwarts to new upstarts shaking up the status quo.

Things are looking sharp on the fashion scene in Hungary’s capital, with a new collection of boutiques, budding young designers and ground-breaking brands.

Dazzling silver flatware, a clear leader in the glassware game and sturdy alpine-inspired furniture: we survey Vienna’s best inner-city makers.

While flexing military and economic muscle can yield the most dramatic changes, a nation’s soft power can achieve more worthwhile outcomes. Our sixth annual survey puts the spotlight on the nations that use their gentler sides to gain influence.

We take a grand tour of an age-old favourite; the Austrian capital combines regal grandeur with a new-found finesse in everything from culture to food, art and design.

There's a distinctly festive feel to our double issue: in amongst our annual Soft Power Survey and pull-out Vienna guide there's Christmas shopping in Bassano del Grappa and a special mini version of our newspaper Alpino. 'Tis the season, after all... Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/magazine/other/issue-89/).

Miami has a lot going for it: its shoreline, year-round warm weather and diverse population. Our new travel guide will help you explore the neighbourhoods to discover its full potential. We’ll introduce you to the dynamic art scene, the best bars and restaurants and everything in-between. Published by Gestalten, The Monocle Travel Guide to Miami is available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/books-and-music/travel-guides/the-monocle-travel-guide-miami/).

Beneath its inimitable skyline, Istanbul is a teeming, triumphant metropolis that is constantly being remade and reimagined – as our cinematic portrait explores. Published by Gestalten, The Monocle Travel Guide to Istanbul is available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/books-and-music/travel-guides/the-monocle-travel-guide-istanbul/).

Northamptonshire’s shoemaking legacy has stood strong for well over a century and De Fursac’s dapper Derbys and eye-catching Oxfords will keep you in step with the times. We meet the team behind De Fursac’s first footwear collection.

Madrid has thrown off the shackles of tradition: what was once a buttoned-down bastion of conservatism has become Spain’s unabashed centre of the avant-garde. Monocle films visits the city to discover a melting pot of talent, taste and tenacity. Published by Gestalten, The Monocle Travel Guide to Madrid is available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/books-and-music/travel-guides/the-monocle-travel-guide-madrid).