ARTHUR KULKOV
He ranks as one of sexiest, highest-grossing, most iconic male models in the industry and dreams of designing shoes. Meet Siberian hunk Arthur Kulkov.
PHOTO: JESSE LAITINEN/MINK MGMT
From the tundra in Siberia to the runways in New York, Paris and Milan. Arthur Kulkov was scouted in 2008 and, in contrast to most models who have to struggle for at least a couple of weeks before launching successful careers, he reached instant fame in the industry. During his first season – fall 2008 – he booked several big campaigns before he had walked a single show. He went on from there to getting several features in prominent international magazines like GQ and Details.
Eight years after his breakout season, Arthur Kulkov’s success has stabilized at a high level. Now, MODELS.com ranks him as one of the industry’s sexiest, best-paid and most iconic male models – and his versatility keeps him in the male modeling top layer.
While shooting for H&M in Stockholm, we asked the Russian hunk to fill out our Top Model Secrets questionnaire. Keep scrolling or swiping to get to know him better.
MY FAVORITE PHOTOGRAPHER IS…
“It’s hard for me to pick a favorite photographer, especially since I have worked with so many over the years… I think many photographers have good qualities that I can appreciate.”
IN MY CAREER, I AM MOST PROUD OF…
“Not letting the industry change me.”
MY MOST MEMORABLE SHOOT/SHOW WAS…
“It has to be a job I did in Las Vegas with artists from the Cirque du Soleil show O.”
THE MUSIC THAT ALWAYS GETS ME GOING AT A SHOOT IS…
“Drake.”
MY CREATIVE OUTLET IS…
“Music.”
I smell like leather and wood.
ARTHUR KULKOV
MY BEAUTY SECRET IS…
“Hydration.”
I KEEP IN SHAPE BY…
“All-around workouts, not just focusing on one muscle group.”
FOR A QUICK HAIR FIX, I…
“Don’t wash my hair.”
MY SECRET TALENT IS…
“Speed.”
I SMELL LIKE…
“Leather and wood.”
MY FAVORITE OFF-DUTY LOOK IS…
“Sweats and Timberland boots.”
RIGHT NOW, I AM OBSESSED WITH…
“The Walking Dead.”
THE BEST BEAUTY TIP I’VE EVER RECEIVED IS…
“[To wear] sunblock on my face.”
MY FAVORITE HOTEL IS…
“The Ritz in Moscow.”
MY FAVORITE RESTAURANT IS…
“Morandi in New York.”
FOR BREAKFAST, I ALWAYS HAVE…
“Eggs.”
FOR A LONG FLIGHT, I ALWAYS PACK…
“Minimal.”
WHEN I HAVE SOME FREE TIME, I…
“Work out.”
THE BEST ADVICE I’VE EVER RECEIVED IS…
“Use your trust carefully.”
MY FAVORITE THING TO SHOP FOR WHEN I AM AWAY IS…
“Shoes.”
BEING A MODEL, I’VE LEARNED…
“To deal with all kinds of people and personalities.”
POST-MODELING, I WOULD LIKE TO…
“Design shoes.”
MY FAVORITE TV SHOW IS…
“The Sopranos.”
RIGHT NOW, I AM READING…
“Babble by Charles Saatchi.”
MY GOAL IN LIFE IS…
“To have health, success and happiness.”
