Simon Doonan

Simon Doonan is the author of several books, including Wacky Chicks and Beautiful People, which was adapted for TV in the UK. Originally from England, he worked at Savile Row before becoming creative director for Barneys New York, where he created legendary windows for more than 20 years. He is also a columnist for Slate.com and has appeared on national television shows, including “Gossip Girl” and “America’s Next Top Model.” Mr. Doonan lives in New York with his husband, potter Jonathan Adler.

Books Authored

Image of Drag: The Complete Story (A Look at the History and Culture of Drag)
Author(s):
Simon Doonan
Genre(s):
LGBTQ+, Fashion & Jewelry, Fashion History

Drag: The Complete Story

September 17, 2019
Reviewed by: 
Jonah Raskin

“You come for the glamorous pictures and stay for the sizzling prose. Doonan writes like an angel with a sword: beautifully and provocatively.”

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Image of Gay Men Don't Get Fat
Author(s):
Simon Doonan
Genre(s):
Cultural Affairs, Entertainment, Pop Culture, Essays, General, Other, Relationships, Cultural Affairs, Entertainment, Pop Culture, Essays, General, Other, Relationships, Essays, Entertainment, Cultural Affairs, Relationships, Pop Culture, Other, General

Gay Men Don’t Get Fat

January 5, 2012
Reviewed by: 
Vinton Rafe McCabe

“Simon Doonan seems to be living in a world of yesterday when it comes to gay consciousness, gay accomplishments, and human (gay and non-gay) rights to the point that, when he mentions arti

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