Simon in the News
Simon Doonan, Creative Ambassador-At-Large, Barneys
"Learn to point the finger. If people are giving you the thumbs down on your outfit, simply pass the buck, 'Yes, I know… isn't it hideous! The designer should be ashamed of himself.'"
"Sometimes fashion can damage your credibility: nobody wants a colonoscopy performed by some chick in a Comme des Garcons hump dress or a Cavalli sequined unitard."
"I like my politicians-and their wives-to be frumpy and frowzy. They must deny themselves any fashion indulgences so that the rest of us can be flossie flosssie and fabulous."
"As you get older make sure your eye-wear gets larger. Think Yoko Ono! Think Swifty Lazar! By the time I am 80 I want to be Mr McGoo."
"Ditsy jewelry is annoying and unacceptable. Rocks and gems should be emphatic: e.g., turquoise. It’s bold, it’s chunky, it’s bohemian–even if you’re not. It has many moods and magic properties including, some say, the power to protect a rider from a falling off a horse."
Simon in the News
Life Isn’t Going to Be Grim, Because You Can Wear a Satin Blouson…
Simon on Slate
February 29, 2016
Spotlight
Oscars red carpet fashion is a terrible responsibility. Who lived up to the challenge?
Simon on Slate
February 16, 2016
One Note
At the Grammys, the stars traded bold looks for corporate blandness.
Simon on Slate
February 1, 2016
Valley of the Dolls at 50
The pill-popping, fame-whoring, beauty-chasing book is more apropos than ever.
Simon on Slate
December 15, 2015
The Joy of Hate-Gifting
On the art of showing how little you care this holiday season.
Simon in the News
Women’s Wear Daily: Simon Doonan on Holiday Windows, the Ultimate Freebie
Simon on Slate
December 8, 2015
The Great Trans-Atlantic Scone Off
Can ABC’s The Great Holiday Baking Show rise above the beloved British original?
Simon on Slate
November 17, 2015
Tourniquet Trousers and Straining Armholes
Can men’s clothing possibly get any tighter?
Simon on Slate
November 3, 2015
Supreme Seams:
Mahogany turns 40 this month, and she’s looking better than ever.