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In your personal and family time,
what do you like to do? What is it about McLaren that made
you become a client?
Travel – my wife and I love to travel and
want to be able to take our kids all over the
world. I think experiences are way more
impactful than just sitting in classrooms
or reading books. Don’t get me wrong,
those are important too, but I believe that
actually seeing and experiencing new places
is the best way to learn. The first thing is that it’s one of the few cars
I could fit in comfortably to go to car rallies.
Once I saw what it could do performance-
wise, it was a no-brainer, I needed to get
one. The service you get from the folks at
McLaren Seattle is A1 and it played a big
role in me wanting to buy one as well.
What does style mean to you?
I’ve always loved to dress nice. When I got
my first NFL paycheque, I immediately
went shopping. I bought some Jordan’s and
a FUBU outfit taking it way back - it’s still
one of my fliest outfits. I just think that if
you look good, you feel good.
How would you describe your style?
My style changes every few years. About
ten years ago I was in baggy jeans and tall
tees with a jersey. Now my clothes fit a
little better. It’s nothing for me to throw on
some nice designer slacks and a button-up
for lunch with my wife. Five years ago, it
would’ve been completely different. I love
to wear designer stuff if I can find my size.
What role do accessories play in
your wardrobe?
I’m a big watch guy. I think your watch
plays a big role in your accessories and
overall look. Depending on the look you’re
going for, you can throw on a nice chain or
necklace to complement the watch. I prefer
the subtle look, so you’ll rarely see me with
a watch and a bunch of diamonds on.
Tell us more about your limited
edition McLaren 720S N-Largo?
I’ve had or driven a lot of different cars and
the 720S is a monster. When I upgraded to
the N-Largo, it took it to a whole different
level. The N-Largo is 1 of 15 in the world
and mine was the first built in North
America. The car is a completely different
look than the stock model. The only thing
that stayed stock are the doors. It’s an
extremely fun car to drive. I went with satin
black with gloss black accents, because all
my cars have that colour combination. It just
looks so mean with that combo and I think
it looks like the Batmobile.
What goes into your decision when
selecting a car for your career and
lifestyle?
Comfort is first and foremost. I don’t fit
into most exotic cars comfortably. If I can’t
fit into the car, I can’t be in it for a long
period of time, so comfort is key. That’s
STYLE BY SARAI
why the 720S made so much sense for me.
The next most important factor for me is
performance. I want all of my sports cars to
have power.
Tell us about being a member
of Drivers Club in Redmond,
Washington.
Drivers Club is unique. Being a part of the
DC is more than just having a garage to
park your cars. It’s about the experience. I
like being a part of Drivers Club because
I get to meet so many different people
who are car enthusiasts as well. Also, it’s
just a great environment to host parties
and meetings. They have multiple rallies
throughout the year for their members
where you can meet like-minded people
who love to drive and love cars.
What cars are you currently
driving?
At the moment, I have the Mercedes-Benz
G-Wagon 4x4 Squared, the Lamborghini
Urus, and the Bentley Continental.
What is your favourite car from
your current collection?
The 720S N-Largo by far. Besides being
one of the rarest cars in the world, the
performance is unreal. It’s so different from
the other cars I’ve driven or had in the past.
is a luxury lifestyle consulting company that
empowers individuals to feel strong and confident in their personal
How did clothing play a part in the
past with your NFL career and now
in your current career? style. The brand achieves this through providing the tools and
Thank God we didn’t have to wear suits
while I played for the Seahawks. We could
literally wear whatever we wanted as long
as it wasn’t wrinkled. That was time for me
to break out the dope exclusive kicks or
a new exclusive hoodie. We all wanted to
make sure we looked fresh boarding the
plane or getting off the bus to go into the
stadium. Stylist:
Jason Sarai, Style by Sarai
@stylebysarai
stylebysarai.com
Photographer:
Jason Tang of Atomic80 Photography
@atomic80
Lighting
Pete Templin
templin-headshots.com
Featured Professional:
Cliff Avril
@cliffavril
cliffavrilfamilyfoundation.org
Creative Direction:
Will Fong, Jason Sarai, Jason Tang
frameworks necessary for clients to be their own style icons.