-10 Questions: Darrell Walden Jr.-

1.   Who is your favorite male model?

My Favorite male models would have to be Tyrone Lee, Marcus Schenkenberg, and David Gandy. Who inspires you? My inspiration and motivation comes from my family (Including my mother, myNana, & Father and most importantly myself, without their input, tough love and support I definitely would of been on a negative path.

2.    What is your favorite must have fashion item?
I would have to say my must fashionable item would have to be my John Varvatos messenger bag/’man bag”.

3.    What do you wear on go sees?
Every go see is different but I like to try and keep it simple, fitting, & classy. I want my first impression on a “GOSEE” is for them to notice how slim, tall, and in shape I’m in. So I try to wear fitted cloths, Slim fitted jeans, a nice fitted button down (or fitted V-neck T-shirt). You will never catch me without accessories around my neck or wrist.

4.    What’s your favorite gadget?
My favorite gadget is my blackberry aka “man berry” because it gives me access to my internet (emails), i can listen to all my favorite tunes, and easy access to sports updates.

5.    What’s your Favorite restaurant?
To be honest with you … I’m not a big restaurant person. I’m a very southern person, I like home cooked meals. But I just got into Thai food (very picky eater) my favorite restaurant.

6.    Favorite Grooming product?
Don’t laugh but my favorite grooming products are MAC’s facial cream and exfoliate because my skin is super sensitive and it moisturizes my face with out it feeling oily and the exfoliate helps my complexion and skin looking clear. =)

7. Favorite music that gets you hype before a runway show?
Not to sound like an alcoholic but to be honest, but a nice chilled glass of champagne does the job. But if I had to chose music only. I would say instrumental house music.

8. Favorite global destination to relax?
Favorite global location to relax would have to be in the country, Hampton Virginia. My family and I go back down there for family reunions and get together. For some reason it brings me back to reality and makes me appreciate New York and all the advantages we have as a New Yorkers.

9. Do you follow daily fitness program?
I’m not a big fitness person but i like to stay active in sports activities which help me stay in shape. I do hit the gym when I need to though (depending on upcoming jobs or castings).

10. What are your plans for the future after modeling?
Modeling will always be a part of my future plans, but hopefully it will help open the doors for me financially and eventually allow me to open up my own chain of sports bars.

P.s. Big shout out to my boy David A., congratulations for the Calvin Klein collection and for opening up the door for the rest.

Thanks for the interview LL, I appreciate it!

Darrell walden can be found @ www.specimenmodelmgmt.com

Photo: Richard Pier Petit

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