the six individuals spotlighted here are to be applauded for their innovation and praised for making green options more readily available to the public, thus reducing our trail of Starbucks Venti coffee cups. Here’s a look at today’s titans of tech in the green-tech movement.

After months of anticipation, La Perla, the fine lingerie brand coveted by women—and men—worldwide, has finally opened its doors at 170 Geary Street in the heart of San Francisco’s Union Square. Haute Living takes you inside this luxurious Italian intimates boutique that promises to bring the sensual stylings seen on the 2015 Paris runways to bedrooms across the city.

Betsey Johnson, fashion’s residing queen of pink punk, comes to San Francisco on Feb. 28 for a private event at Macy’s Union Square, hosted by blogger and TV personality Micah Jesse from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The Bank of Spirits, offering whiskey and Scotch, is the latest feature at Wingtip in San Francisco’s Financial District, where there’s also a private club.

San Francisco fashionistas, metrosexuals and lumbersexuals too, if you’re headed to New York for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, taking place Feb. 12-19 at Lincoln Center, you’ll first want to read these tips on navigating America’s premier fashion event from Simon Ungless, executive director at the Academy of Art University’s School of Fashion. Be it a fashion faux pas or trying to snag a coveted front-row seat, there are unspoken rules that must be observed.

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s that time of year to treat your special someone to a little something for the big night. To help you locate that perfect gift she’ll go gaga over, we’ve rounded up the top five San Francisco lingerie boutiques. Whether her personality is naughty or nice, we’re pretty sure you’ll find something haute in the stores we’ve selected.