Eric Jennings is our men’s lifestyle guru. A true fashion expert and devoted world traveler (he’s been everywhere from Chicago to Paris to Mykonos), Saks’ Vice President & Fashion Director of Menswear, Home, Food & Gifts has some great words of advice when it comes to summer dressing, gifting and investing.
I knew I wanted to work in fashion when…
I was attending college and working at Nordstrom. I had every intention of going on to law school, but became so nervous about the test I needed to take to get in. At about the same time I was to take that test, an opportunity came for me to move to New York to work on opening the New York store for Nordstrom. I took it and 19 years later here I am, still in the business.
I’ve learned the most by working with…
Paulette Garafalo, who is now the president of Brooks Brothers, but I worked with her at Hickey Freeman. She created a new, younger collection at Hickey Freeman and I just learned so much working under her. She is truly a brilliant woman.
The best thing about my job is…
All the collections I get to see and all the people I get to meet.
I absolutely cannot live without my…
Cordovan wing-tip brogues from Church’s. The most perfect shoe of all time.
Every man should consider investing in…
The perfect grey suit and the perfect navy jacket. They will serve you well anywhere, anytime.
When dressing for a summer event, every man should know that…
Cotton and linen are your friends. And don’t obsess about wrinkles.
The best go-to gift for the person who has everything…
A spa day.
My idea of the perfect evening is…
A home-cooked dinner with close friends. Someone else will have to cook, although I did just take a cooking class in an attempt to learn.
This summer, I can’t wait to…
Go back to Mykonos.
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