SIMON DOONAN | WRITER

Simon Doonan (born 1952) is the creative director of the New York City-based clothing store, Barneys. English-born, he ascended to his post after joining the Barneys staff in 1986 as a window dresser. Previously, he worked as a window dresser in Los Angeles. He first exercised influence at the London store Nutters of Savile Row. In addition to his work at Barneys, he has written a column on style for the New York Observer.