Melo has long been more than a nickname for Carmelo Anthony. It’s his personal mantra: “Stay Melo.” It’s the name of his clothing brand, Stay Me70. It’s his aura. “What you see is what you get,” says Anthony. “I’m not just trying to be cool; this is me. I think experiences and going down different paths and journeys is where you figure out what suits you and it’s the fact that I am my name.”

On a muggy yet beautiful Manhattan day, we find ourselves down by the docks. But this isn’t just any old pier-side warehouse – no, this is one of the most exclusive and sought-after spots nationwide: the Classic Car Club Manhattan. With rarities and dream cars in every direction, it’s hard not to feel like a kid in a candy store, where horsepower and history blend. Sailboats meander lazily by the giant bay windows, and as the sun sets, it casts a warm glow that sets the perfect scene for my meeting with the ever-cool Adrien Brody...