DJ Clark Kent on what he’s grateful for

This story originally appeared in i-D’s Out Of The Blue issue, no. 366, Winter 2021. With thanks to Tiffany & Co. Order your copy here.

Can you introduce yourself, and tell us what you do?
I’m DJ Clark Kent. I am a husband, father, DJ, producer, brand consultant and sneaker enthusiast.

What have you been making the most of since the world reopened this summer?
When the world shut down, I lost a bunch of DJ work. Then about a month into the lockdown, I started doing nonstop virtual gigs. Then later in 2020, I was given a radio show on Apple Music. When things started to open up, I started doing open air gigs, and jumped right back into consulting a few brands! Things never got a chance to slow down, thank God.

Portrait of DJ Clark Kent wearing a black shirt and tee and baseball cap with a diamond necklace. — DJ Clark Kent wears all clothing models own. Victoria graduated line necklace in platinum with diamonds TIFFANY & CO.

What are you currently most grateful for?
Life. Being able to breathe is the reason I can do all that I’m doing.

How do you feel when you are wearing diamonds?
When I was young, I bought lots of gaudy jewellery. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve become more curated. Quality over quantity. Shooting with Mario was incredible and Alastair is the real deal. The process was super cool and very easy going. I’m not a big photoshoot guy, but they made it very fun.

DJ Clark Kent's hands clasped. One with a watch and ring, the other with a chain and diamond CLARK bracelets. — Bracelet (top left) TIFFANY & CO.

What’s one piece of advice you always give that you never listen to yourself?
Take a moment to appreciate what you’ve done. I think it’s a smart thing to do, but I can’t seem to slow down to do it myself!

What did you want to be when you were growing up?
I’ve wanted to be a DJ and a football player since I was nine.

And what do you want to be now?
I simply want to be a good and happy person.

And what are you doing tomorrow?
Finishing the design on one of the sneaker projects I’m working on, and DJing in Washington DC.

Credits

With thanks to Tiffany & Co.

Photography Mario Sorrenti
Fashion Alastair McKimm

Groomer Chaz Hazlitt using Babyliss Xotics Sweet Jamila and Blue Water
Photography assistance Kotaro Kawashima and Brett Ross
Digital operator Johnny Vicari
Fashion assistance Madison Matusich, MiltonDixon III and Casey Conrad
Tailor Martin Keehn
Production Katie Fash, Steve Sutton and Layla Néméjanki
Production assistance William Cipos
Casting director Samuel Ellis Scheinman for DMCASTING

All jewellery (worn throughout) Tiffany & Co.