Simon Doonan’s Ultimate Holiday Wishlist

November 20, 2014

Simon Doonan's Wishlist

Is there a designer item that you've been lusting after?

"I am digging the new vibrations at Valentino. Desperate for a leather trench."
Valentino Wool-Bonded Leather Trench, $7,490 at Barneys.
Or...

"And if that is sold out, I am jonesing for the Barneys exclusive Stutterheim black rubber coat. How about both?!"
Stutterheim Raincoats Colorblock Stockholm Hooded Raincoat, $488 at Barneys.
What would be the perfect stocking stuffer for you?

"Something from the Baz Dazzled Baz Luhrmann Holiday collaboration. The Baz backgammon set would hit the spot. I have started playing again. It's a last-ditch attempt to keep my brain perky and functioning and lively!"
Baz Dazzled Feather Backgammon Set, $6,995 at Barneys.
What's the most surprising thing on your wishlist?

"Jonny and I are going to get a new dog soon. Our beloved Liberace passed away in September at the age of 16. We are going to get a rescue. Maybe he/she will just appear on our doorstep at Christmas...or Chanukah."
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If someone could surprise you with a trip somewhere for the holidays, where would it be?

"I have never been to Hawaii. Dying to throw on a lei and guzzle a drink with a 10-foot-long straw."
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What are you buying yourself?

"I am going to splurge on an orange Barneys cashmere throw to keep us warm, while we watch absurd TV programs."
Leather-Border Cashmere Throw, $1,250 at Barneys.
What's something you're tired of people buying you?

"Sometimes people buy us pottery. Can you believe? We have a house full of Jonny's gorgeous creations. Do we need more vases?"
Jonathan Adler Malachite X Vase (which Simon probably already has), $148 at Jonathan Adler.
What's the best thing money can't buy?

"Watching English soccer games on the telly with my nephew and screaming at the screen. This is totally the best feeling, especially when Chelsea are winning."
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Writer, bon-vivant, window dresser extraordinaire, Creative Ambassador for Barneys New York and fashion commentator Simon Doonan has worked in fashion for over 35 years. He has written six books: Confessions of a Window Dresser, Wacky Chicks, a memoir entitled Beautiful People and tongue-in-cheek style guides entitled Eccentric Glamour and Gay Men Don't Get Fat. His latest book, THE ASYLUM: a collage of fashion reminiscences…and hysteria, is a collection of stories from his 35 years in the fashion industry. He has written regularly for The New York Observer, The Daily Beast, and currently writes a biweekly humor column for SLATE.com.

Simon has won many awards for his groundbreaking and unconventional window displays, including the CFDA Award. In 2009 he was invited by President and Mrs. Obama to decorate the White House for the Holidays. In 2010 Simon was commissioned by Target to design the season’s Halloween costumes.

Simon Doonan lives in New York City with his partner, the ceramicist and designer Jonathan Adler.

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