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<h2>BRINGING SEXY BACK. <a href="http://daman.co.id/tag/Clark-Bockelman" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Clark Bockelman</a> walks into a modeling gig and the rest is history. The <a href="http://daman.co.id/tag/Calvin-Klein" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Calvin Klein</a> model opens up to DA MAN about everything from his start to his aspirations and his definition of sexy</h2>
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Outfit by <a title="Louis Vuitton" href="http://daman.co.id/tag/louis-vuitton/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Louis Vuitton</a>
Not everyone who aspires to become a model actually gets a shot at modeling; and for the few who do, there is no guarantee that they’ll make it in the fickle and fast-paced fashion industry. Clark Bockelman, who hails from Indiana, is among the lucky ones. Firstly, he is blessed with good genes that afford him an enviable muscular build and classic blonde hair—the all-American look every woman wants to be with and which every man desires to be.
<a href="https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/MG_3959-copy-Copy.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-29471 size-full" src="https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/MG_3959-copy-Copy.jpg" alt="_MG_3959 copy (Copy)" width="600" height="371" srcset="https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/MG_3959-copy-Copy.jpg 600w, https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/MG_3959-copy-Copy-300x186.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></a>
Shirt by <a title="Alexander McQueen" href="http://daman.co.id/tag/alexander-mcqueen/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Alexander McQueen</a>, trousers by <a title="Just Cavalli" href="http://daman.co.id/tag/just-cavalli/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Just Cavalli</a>, ring by <a title="John Hardy" href="http://daman.co.id/tag/john-hardy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">John Hardy</a>
Secondly, he has a really attractive presence, which gave him a chance to do an editorial shoot with renowned photographer Bruce Weber. Not too long afterwards, an even greater opportunity landed on his lap: meeting the creative director of Calvin Klein Collection, Italo Zucchelli, and his team. The model went on to win the hearts of the Calvin Klein insiders and has been signed to do both the runway shows and campaign shoots for the brand. His sculpted body and sharp gaze are suddenly everywhere—not bad for a farm boy majoring in geography, right?
Setting aside his covetable contract with the iconic American brand, what makes Clark Bockelman all the more special is the fact that he has been himself this whole time. He is confident and eager without ever boasting about his achievements or his above-par looks. He is genuine and fully aware of the golden opportunity that has been presented at his door. He is sexy without trying too hard. And for those reasons, it is easy to envision a promising future for this blonde haired model.
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Outfit by <a title="Roberto Cavalli" href="http://daman.co.id/tag/roberto-cavalli/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Roberto Cavalli</a>
DA: What was your first big break in the modeling industry?
CB: After arriving in Miami from my study abroad, I was scouted by someone who sent me to meet Bruce Weber. Two days after that, I shot my first editorial for CR Fashion Book—Carine Roitfeld’s magazine—then I worked with supermodels Alessandra Ambrosio and Irina Shayk, and built a lasting relationship with one of the biggest names in the industry, all within a single week.
DA: Can you tell us about your journey that led you to a major Calvin Klein campaign and even being a muse for Italo Zucchelli?
CB: Two weeks after I moved to New York, I was scouted on the streets of SoHo by Calvin Wilson, a casting director working for Calvin Klein at the time. Three months later I opened and closed the spring/summer ’14 Calvin Klein Collection show and shot the advertising campaign shortly after. I have worked closely with Italo through the entire process, learned a lot of things that a kid from Indiana would never know and have met some of the greatest people along the way.
<a href="https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/MG_3101_edit-copy-Copy.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-29486 size-full" src="https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/MG_3101_edit-copy-Copy.jpg" alt="_MG_3101_edit copy (Copy)" width="600" height="400" srcset="https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/MG_3101_edit-copy-Copy.jpg 600w, https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/MG_3101_edit-copy-Copy-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></a>
Boxer by <a title="Calvin Klein Collection" href="http://daman.co.id/tag/calvin-klein-collection/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Calvin Klein Collection</a>
DA: How did you manage to embody Calvin Klein’s sexiness and modernism for both the campaign and on the runway?
CB: To be honest, I have always been myself since the beginning, so I guess you could say I was born with it, or we could go the nature vs. nurture route if you’d like. I’ll take the advice and hints from a photographer on location, and doing a little research every now and then definitely helps.
<a href="https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/MG_4387-copy-Copy.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-29475 size-full" src="https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/MG_4387-copy-Copy.jpg" alt="_MG_4387 copy (Copy)" width="600" height="396" srcset="https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/MG_4387-copy-Copy.jpg 600w, https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/MG_4387-copy-Copy-300x198.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></a>
Sweater by <a title="Alexander McQueen" href="http://daman.co.id/tag/alexander-mcqueen/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Alexander McQueen</a>, trousers by <a title="Roberto Cavalli" href="http://daman.co.id/tag/roberto-cavalli/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Roberto Cavalli</a>
DA: What is sexy in your own words? Would you consider yourself sexy?
CB: Sexy is having confidence in ourself and in everything you do. I’d like to consider myself sexy, but that’s a word I reserve for women and not men.
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Briefs by <a title="Calvin Klein Collection" href="http://daman.co.id/tag/calvin-klein-collection/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Calvin Klein Collection</a>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">“Sexy is having confidence in yourself and in everything you do”</h3>
DA: Since becoming an insider in the fashion industry, what kind of surprises have you encountered so far?
CB: One of the most surprising things I’ve seen is the amount of effort that goes into designing clothes and getting them to the shelves. I was lucky enough to be a part of the entire process from day one on the drawing boards all the way to selling the clothes to buyers with Calvin Klein. Also, would have never guessed that you sit around as much as you do. I’m a very active person and during photo shoots I have a hard time just waiting around doing nothing. I like to help out, but most people don’t want the “talent” getting their hands dirty.
<a href="https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/MG_3793-copy-Copy.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-29470 size-full" src="https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/MG_3793-copy-Copy.jpg" alt="_MG_3793 copy (Copy)" width="600" height="359" srcset="https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/MG_3793-copy-Copy.jpg 600w, https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/MG_3793-copy-Copy-300x180.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></a>
Top by <a title="Versace" href="http://daman.co.id/tag/versace/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Versace</a>, scarf by <a title="Valentino" href="http://daman.co.id/tag/valentino/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Valentino</a>
DA: What kind of challenges do you often face when doing your job? How do you overcome them?
CB: Modeling hasn’t been an 8-to-5, five-days-a-week job for me. I grew up in an atmosphere that revolved around the average workweek, and adjusting to the amount of down time has been quite difficult, actually. I’ve picked up a lot of new hobbies along the way, which is fantastic, and I’ve found some new passions, but sometimes it is hard to manage keeping myself entertained and not break the bank, especially in a city like New York.
<a href="https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/MG_3338-copy-Copy.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-29469 size-full" src="https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/MG_3338-copy-Copy.jpg" alt="_MG_3338 copy (Copy)" width="599" height="898" srcset="https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/MG_3338-copy-Copy.jpg 599w, https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/MG_3338-copy-Copy-200x300.jpg 200w, https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/MG_3338-copy-Copy-451x676.jpg 451w" sizes="(max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px" /></a>
Jumpsuit by <a title="Louis Vuitton" href="http://daman.co.id/tag/louis-vuitton/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Louis Vuitton</a>
DA: You seem to update your social media channels on a regular basis. How important is social media for models today?
CB: Social media has become the new way to brand yourself. As a model, I’ve become my own brand, and the amount of exposure I have is something that most people would pay big bucks for. It’s very important, and keeping clients interested in you and having fans are a part of the job.
<a href="https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/MG_1804-copy-Copy.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-29479 size-full" src="https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/MG_1804-copy-Copy.jpg" alt="_MG_1804 copy (Copy)" width="600" height="404" srcset="https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/MG_1804-copy-Copy.jpg 600w, https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/MG_1804-copy-Copy-300x202.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></a>
Outfit by <a title="Etro" href="http://daman.co.id/tag/etro/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Etro</a>, necklace by <a title="John Hardy" href="http://daman.co.id/tag/john-hardy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">John Hardy</a>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">“To be honest, I have always been myself since the beginning”</h3>
DA: Out of all the places you’ve been to for modeling jobs, which one has been the most interesting? Why?
CB: I’ve definitely had some interesting adventures, but I worked for a German client once that flew me out to Acapulco, Mexico. The hotel was amazing and looked out over the Pacific. Each location we shot at was beautiful, and one day they rented a boat and had all of the models waterskiing at once behind the boat. It was great! I grew up on a lake surrounded by water sports, and here I was getting paid to waterski in the Pacific Ocean.
<a href="https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/MG_2321-copy-Copy.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-29481 size-full" src="https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/MG_2321-copy-Copy.jpg" alt="_MG_2321 copy (Copy)" width="599" height="898" srcset="https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/MG_2321-copy-Copy.jpg 599w, https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/MG_2321-copy-Copy-200x300.jpg 200w, https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/MG_2321-copy-Copy-451x676.jpg 451w" sizes="(max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px" /></a>
Shirt by <a title="Louis Vuitton" href="http://daman.co.id/tag/louis-vuitton/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Louis Vuitton</a>
DA: How do you stay in shape? Can you share your health regime?
CB: Right now I’m on a program to gain mass. The body always needs to be confused, and the mind always needs to be entertained, so I am always switching it up when it comes to my workouts and nutrition plan. A month ago I was eating only vegetables and lean meat, training specifically to lean out, but now I’m taking in whatever my eyes see and doing heavy lifting.
<a href="https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/MG_4324-copy-Copy.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-29474 size-full" src="https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/MG_4324-copy-Copy.jpg" alt="_MG_4324 copy (Copy)" width="600" height="400" srcset="https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/MG_4324-copy-Copy.jpg 600w, https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/MG_4324-copy-Copy-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></a>
Briefs by <a title="Calvin Klein" href="http://daman.co.id/tag/calvin-klein/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Calvin Klein</a>
DA: Having come so far as a model, do you have any plans to explore other aspects of the fashion industry?
CB: Modeling is great and all, but my current interests lie within the film industry and also being behind the camera.
DA: What do you usuallly do in your spare time?
CB: I spend a lot of time climbing, skiing and working with cameras.
<a href="https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/MG_1622-copy-Copy.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-29478 size-full" src="https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/MG_1622-copy-Copy.jpg" alt="_MG_1622 copy (Copy)" width="600" height="400" srcset="https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/MG_1622-copy-Copy.jpg 600w, https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/MG_1622-copy-Copy-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></a>
Outfit, earrings and shoes by <a title="Givenchy" href="http://daman.co.id/tag/givenchy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci</a>
DA: If you were not a model, what would you do?
CB: I would have graduated from the University of Denver last year and I would have probably ended up working somewhere out west for a National Park or some government agency.
DA: What are three things that most people don’t know about you?
CB: I’m an only child; I want to live on a sailboat; I floss every night.
<a href="https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/MG_2216-copy-Copy.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-29480 size-full" src="https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/MG_2216-copy-Copy.jpg" alt="_MG_2216 copy (Copy)" width="600" height="400" srcset="https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/MG_2216-copy-Copy.jpg 600w, https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/MG_2216-copy-Copy-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></a>
Outfit by <a title="Roberto Cavalli" href="http://daman.co.id/tag/roberto-cavalli/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Roberto Cavalli</a>, ring by <a title="John Hardy" href="http://daman.co.id/tag/john-hardy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">John Hardy</a>
<a href="https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/MG_4096-copy-Copy.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-29472 size-full" src="https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/MG_4096-copy-Copy.jpg" alt="_MG_4096 copy (Copy)" width="600" height="399" srcset="https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/MG_4096-copy-Copy.jpg 600w, https://backend.daman.co.id/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/MG_4096-copy-Copy-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></a>
Outfit by <a title="Etro" href="http://daman.co.id/tag/etro/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Etro</a>
Photography <a title="Mitchell Nguyen McCormack" href="http://daman.co.id/tag/mitchell-nguyen-mccormack/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mitchell Nguyen Mccormack</a>
Styling <a title="Alexa Rangroummith Green" href="http://daman.co.id/tag/alexa-rangroummith-green/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Alexa Rangroummith Green</a>
Grooming Mark Edio at See Management using Three Cosmetics and Oribe

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