Simon Doonan, who is Creative Ambassador for Barneys New York, serves as a judge on NBC’s new series “Making It,” hosted by Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman.

Writer, bon-vivant, window dresser extraordinaire and fashion commentator, Doonan has worked in fashion for more than 35 years, winning many awards for his groundbreaking and window displays, including the CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) Award.

He has written several books, including “Confessions of a Window Dresser,” “Wacky Chicks,” “Eccentric Glamour” and a memoir titled “Beautiful People,” which became a BB...