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What activities and hobbies do you
do outside of work?
I recharge by connecting to the outdoors,
and do so as often as I can. From hiking, to
kayaking, to trail running, to road biking,
if it involves a wide open sky and sweating,
count me in.
I also dabble in writing as a creative pursuit
I find both challenging and rewarding. And
reading on a wide range of topics such as
business, history, and philosophy has always
been a passion of mine.
Outside of work, what charitable
organizations are you a part of or
support?
Anxiety BC has always been near and dear
to my heart. As I previously mentioned,
I’ve dealt with anxiety in the past, and
know from personal experience how lonely
the struggle can be. After getting through
the worst of it several years back, I decided
to do what I could to bring attention to
it. To that end, I’ve spoken in various
public forums such as CBC to let others
know they’re not alone, and that there are
resources to help.
What does style mean to you?
For me, style is all about personal
expression. Whether we like it or not, the
unique sense of style we choose to project
has a powerful impact on how others
perceive us. I also feel customizing style is
a unique and often overlooked opportunity
all of us have for creativity, which many of
us can do with more of.
VEHICLE: 1952 Volkswagen Beetle - split window | ATTIRE: Tiger of Sweden
burgundy blazer | Hugo Boss dress shirt | Sarai Bespoke pocket square
How do you de scribe your style?
I’m a strong believer of the mantra “less,
but better,” and I try to reflect that in my
style. I strive to convey a clean, classical
look, but accent that with the occasional
subtle flair and vibrant colour for a little
fun.
What is your go-to professional
outfit for work?
I often transition from a boardroom to job
site to coffee shop meeting in the same
day, so my outfit needs to be flexible. The
standard combination is a slim fit button-
down shirt, sweater or sport coat over
top, fitted chinos, and leather boots. Fun
accents with colour and flair might include
my socks, belt, or for a special event, a
pocket square.
What is your go-to outfit when
working out or being active
outdoors?
Usually I’m on a mountain or trail of some
sort, so the basics usually include a very
well worn 5 Peaks Trail Race Series toque,
technical running shirt and shorts courtesy
of lululemon, and mud-covered trail
runners - currently bright neon Nike.
What is it about Volkswagen
vehicles that you like?
The merge of simplicity and elegance at
every level of design, which really appeals
to my personal sense of style. Despite
always being at the cutting edge on
technology and refinement, I’ve always
been impressed by Volkswagen’s ability
to keep a classical, timeless look to their
vehicles.
What goes into your decision when
selecting a car for your career and
lifestyle?
It’s a challenging balance to maintain. On
one hand I drive a fair amount for work,
and am increasingly conscious of the
environmental footprint of my vehicle. So
definitely a vehicle that is fuel efficient. On
the other hand, I am quite active outdoors,
so I need a vehicle that can handle the
occasional snow or mud-covered road.
What car is next on your list?
Not certain on that front yet, but I’m due
for my next vehicle at the end of this year,
and the upcoming 2018 Volkswagen Atlas
has definitely piqued my interest.
Producer & Stylist:
Instagram:
Facebook:
Web: Jason Sarai, Style by Sarai
@stylebysarai
facebook.com/StyleBySarai
stylebysarai.com
Photographer:
Instagram:
Facebook:
Web: Ellen Ho, Hong Photography & Cinema
@hongphotography
facebook.com/hongphotographystudio
hong-photography.com
Makeup & Hair:
Instagram:
Web:
Anita Lee
@anitaleehairandmakeup
anitalee.ca