The first time Jean-Marc Houmard waited on Andy Warhol at Indochine, he accidentally brushed his hand while serving a pot of tea. This anecdote, one of many included in the new book Indochine: Stories, Shaken and Stirred (Rizzoli), edited by Houmard and Maer Roshan, sums up the place’s enduring appeal: glamorous enough that the famous [...]

Gucci Icon-Temporary brings pop-up shops to sneaker freaks, with kicks designed by Mark Ronson. Prices start at $500. [WWD]How does January Jones channel Betty Draper so exquisitely? It’s all in the girdles, garters, and petticoats. [VF.com]Happy almost-birthday, Andy Warhol. The artist would have turned 81 tomorrow, and VH1’s celebrating with a birthday cake in the [...]

“A face is like a work of art. It deserves a great frame.” That’s the trademark tag that West Coast optical brand l.a. Eyeworks has used for the past 30 years under the many famous faces in its iconic campaigns. They started with Go-Go Belinda Carlisle in 1979 and through the years have featured Andy [...]

Six panelists gathered at the Mondrian on Friday night to grapple with art world issues. The discussion, sponsored by Intermix, also celebrated the release of the book The Impossible Collection, a compendium of some of the world’s most sought-after art. A few choice highlights:
—”[It looks] a bit like ice cream in winter.” Author and collector [...]

Back in 1964, Brigid Berlin met Andy Warhol and became one of his darlings. She ended up taking a position at Interview magazine in 1975 and worked there until well after Warhol’s death in 1987. Last night, at Bergdorf Goodman, Interview fêted Berlin, who recently turned 69, on the upcoming auction by Doyle New York [...]

What: Diane von Furstenberg’s collaboration with the Andy Warhol Foundation
Why: Warhol’s pop flowers will make a splash at any pool—and it’s never too early to plan for next summer.
Where: $120, available at DVF stores in October, (646) 486-4800, www.dvf.com.
—Marina Larroude

Photo: Nicola Kast