While most models struggle getting exposure in print work at the beginning of their careers, Kulkov struck big success working for brands such as Barneys New York, Original Penguin, Sisley and Russell & Bromley during the Fall 2008 season, his first ever and he has not even made his runway debut.[8]
He has been prominently featured in international editions of GQ including American, French and Italian and Details since the beginning of his career due to his chameleon-like abilities, walk, professionalism and adapting to whatever the client or designer wants.[9] These abilities have been praised by editors and stylists all over the industry.[9][10]
In 2011, he set himself as a top model by becoming the face of Dolce & Gabbana for several seasons in a row, starting with the Fall 2010 campaign.[11]
He became a permanent fixture for Tommy Hilfiger since 2011 being prominent featured in advertisements for "The Hilfigers" lifestyle campaign.[12]
He participated in the "Rock the Sidewalk" event in Mexico City organized by Express to promote the brand. Only three international male models where chosen to be spokesperson and walk the runway at the historic Zócalo in downtown Mexico City.[13]
He has drawn himself into acting, having appeared in the 2012 short film The Main Event in America, directed by AW McKnight, where he plays Phonix Mostlyn, a lightweight boxer who struggles with choosing between his dream of being a champion fighter or his love for a man.[14] The film showed during the Honolulu Film Festival where he got positive reviews. This is his first feature film.