I’ve said this over and over again on my blog: I wish more men were comfortable experimenting with prints. Hell, it’s bad enough trying to get men to play with color when it comes to fashion. That’s why I jumped into action when I spotted Eric near the Historic Water Tower. Whoa, a man who’s not only bold enough to wear prints, he actually does it to perfection? Now that’s hard to find.

The southwestern prints in the shirt and jacket synergize well. There’s a continuum of ways to wear print these days, ranging from matchy-matchy (a la Marni & Prada) or clashing (done to perfection at Suno). I love how the silk scarf and Ray-Ban sunglasses soften up the outfit with a healthy dose of personality. Now, if Chicago only had more men like Eric…