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How “Severance” Makes a Fetish of the Office

Save this storySave this storySave this storySave this story When “Severance” premièred, in 2022, it felt like an absurdist parable about the alienation of labor—a moody, eerie critique of technocapitalism that seemed in keeping with our age of “upskilling” and…

Ushopal acquires heritage French skincare brand Payot

The Chinese luxury beauty specialist is advancing its strategy of acquiring high-end brands. Earlier this month, Ushopal announced the acquisition of heritage French skincare brand Payot. Founded in 1920 by Dr. Nadia Payot, the brand is renowned for blending scientific…

Coach and Interparfums extend fragrance deal for five years

Coach and Interparfums announced on Friday, March 14, a five-year extension of their fragrance licensing agreement, now running through June 30, 2031. Originally signed in 2015, Coach and Interparfums’ exclusive global licensing agreement was set to expire on June 30,…

The British Hits Are Coming

Save this storySave this storySave this storySave this storyYou’re reading the Goings On newsletter, a guide to what we’re watching, listening to, and doing this week. Sign up to receive it in your in-box. It wouldn’t be a New York…

“Mayhem,” Reviewed: Lady Gaga’s Return to Form

Save this storySave this storySave this storySave this story In the spring of 2011, Lady Gaga, then twenty-five years old and on the cusp of releasing her second full-length studio album, “Born This Way,” did something unexpected—at least for a…