MR. TUCKER RAJALA
You have a name we don’t hear often, where are you from and how old are you?
I will be 24 on April 30th. I am originally from a small farm town in Connecticut. My background is Czechoslovakian, Swedish and Finnish.
Do you sleep a lot? What time do you wake up?
I usually wake up between 9am-10am—if I sleep too long I get groggy, so a solid 7 hours of sleep and I’m happy.
Do you sing in the shower?
I can’t sing to save my life! Although, that is one talent I wish I had.
Boxers, briefs or commando?
Hmmmm. I hate underwear to be honest.
What does your exercise regimen look like? Do you play any sport?
I did track and field growing up. I was a sprinter to be exact. Running has sculpted my body to what it is today. At this point I just have to stay on top of it to maintain it.
How long have you been modeling for? and how were you discovered?
It has just been three years since I started modeling. I got discovered on Instagram just from posting Selfies and everything snowballed from there. I would travel to New York City literally every two weeks to build my portfolio, network and get my face and name out there.
MR. TUCKER RAJALA
Do you think it’s important for a man to be sexy?
I think it’s very important for a man to feel sexy. Sometimes, as guys we forget we can feel desirable too, it’s not just for women. There is this narrative that it is not “masculine” to feel sexy. I feel most sexy whenever I take my time, putting on a nice outfit, or even as simple as getting a great haircut! Especially where I come from. All the guys I was surrounded by growing up where the typical “macho men,” I would say. Whenever I post my modeling pictures there is always this gasp or “OMG did you see what Tucker posted?!” It definitely took me a minute to own that but after a while, I asked myself what am I doing by beating myself up over someone else’s opinion that truly doesn’t matter.
What was your first cologne?
My first cologne was from either Abercrombie Kids Play cologne or Hollister. It’s all I wore growing up.
What’s the most important characteristic a man should possess?
The most important characteristic a man should possess is just owning your faults, learning from them and bettering yourself. Integrity is very important.
Cat or Dog?
Dogs for sure! I grew up with a Pitbull and she was much sweeter than those yappy small dogs. Cats are weird to me!
What makes a perfect man in 2021?
No man or anyone is perfect and 2021 is still to be determined. 2020 was rough year for everyone mentally and physically. I think we all need to be kinder to ourselves by being the best version you can be. That’s what makes you, you and no one can take that from you.
In this Story:
1-2. Tucker Rajala wears black jeans CELINE PARIS 3. On Skin: Tucker soaks in Foaming Bath KIEHL’S 4. On Skin: Tucker wears Rejuvenate Intensive Body Balm AESOP, On Underarms: BLEU DE CHANEL deodorant stick 5-7. On Skin: Tucker wears Rejuvenate Intensive Body Balm AESOP
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Photography by MARCUS DERRICOTTÉ, Model: TUCKER RAJALA at
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