"Cheng-Huai Chuang was introduced to fashion at a young age"
ARTIST, MODEL, AND LIVING PIECE OF ART: ZOMBIE BOY
July 09, 2013 4:11 PM
From Zombie Boy to living icon, Rick Genest isn’t just Nicola Formichetti’s muse anymore.
Artist, model, and living piece of art, Genest, aka Zombie Boy, has made it. First discovered by Nicola Formichetti of Thierry Mugler, he instantly became Formichetti’s muse. Their relationship as mentor and muse quickly metastasized into a modeling career for the artist. Zombie Boy was featured in the unforgettable Mugler’s Men’s & Women’s RTW 2011 runways’ and Men’s Fall 2011 campaign. Zombie Boy was quickly propelled into the mainstream with his infamous tattooed body making an equally unforgettably cameo in Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way” video. His body art is mainly the work of self-taught tattoo artist Frank Lewis based out of Montreal, Canada.
If it’s possible to imagine, Zombie Boy has expanded his career from beyond being just a male runway model. He was featured in a promotional video for Dermabrand Professional makeup entitled, “Go Beyond the Cover”, in which they completely cover his body with makeup, effectively making him tattoo-less. The video almost instantaneously went viral. Zombie Boy became the first ever male spokesperson for L’Oreal based on the success of that campaign.
TWELV received exclusive images of a project Zombie Boy did with famed eyewear designer and model Stevieboi. Shot by Colin Singer and styled by Bobby Webster, “Freaks Bring Fashion to Venice Beach” shows Zombie Boy and Stevieboi in the edgy punk LA brand Skingraft, a brand favorite of TWELV. The images are reminiscent of the traveling freak show, of which Formichetti first discovered Zombie Boy.
So what is Zombie Boy up to next? Other than granting exclusive images to TWELV, he’s currently the face of Rocawear Europe, and expanding his skeletal brand into acting. You’ll recognize his now iconic face this Christmas alongside Keanu Reeves in 47Ronin.
It might seem impossible to keep tabs on this quickly expanding brand, but Zombie Boy has got you covered. He recently launched his own website, zombieboy.com, where you can catch up on what his up to, but most importantly, shop his exclusive Zombie Boy approved fan gear and sportswear accessories.
By Rachel Arseneault
related posts
NEW TYPE #12: DROMe - MARIANNA ROSATI INTERVIEW
" I carry in my heart the values I've learned from my hometown - such as being true to myself and to my style"
IKEMEN #30: JORGE URENA
IKEMEN (ē´k´mɛn): Japanese Slang
"REALLY, REALLY, RIDICULOUSLY GOOD LOOKING PEOPLE"
NEW TYPE #11: LODOVICO ZORDANAZZO INTERVIEW
TWELV Magazine sat down with Lodovico Zordanazzo during his NYC visit to discuss his new collection and unique perspective on shoe design.
NEW TYPE #9: J.ELSTER - JENNIFER ELSTER Interview
TWELV Magazine recently visited filmmaker and designer, Jennifer Elster, at her studio, The Development.
NEW TYPE #8: MORGANE LE FAY - Liliana Casabal Interview
"Introducing an extremely talented designer"
Noritaka Tatehana Exclusive Interview
The talented young Japanese designer, Noritaka Tatehana, who collaborated with Iris Van Herpen to design Lady Gaga’s shoes.
CHAOS CHAOS Interview
Formerly known as Smoosh, Asy and Chloe Saavedra of Chaos Chaos have always been a sister-sister duo.
THE KNOCKS Takes Tokyo
Recently, electro-pop duo, The Knocks, visited Japan to perform in the ARC+TWELV party at ARC, a newly opened venue in Tokyo.
CAVERNS Interview
TWELV had privilage of chatting with our friends from the band Caverns. The trio hail from NYC and are pretty much all over the music scene here!
Michael Phillips Moskowitz, eBay Chief Curator & Ed. Director, Interview
TWELV Magazine had the pleasure of connecting with Michael Phillips Moskowitz, the Global Chief Curator & Editorial Director at eBay.
NEW TYPE #7: EKAT - Katya INTERVIEW
"Introducing a new generation of designers"
Mai Mukaida Interview
Makeup Artist / CEO, Lalitpur.
Believes in the power of cosmetic
and lives with women in Nepal.
M KOUGER INTERVIEW: Farmhouse
With the fabulous Chloe 81, the oysterrific Chloe 81 Blue Room and the recently opened Farmhouse Restaurant, M Kouger has established an essential trifecta of entertainment in NYC’...
NEW TYPE #6: BERENIK- Veronica Brusa INTERVIEW
"Introducing a new generation of designers"
REI SHITO INTERVIEW
Street Fashion Photographer
and Style Blogger.
Loves in Street and the Beyond
Interview: The Refined Opulence of Hoorsenbuhs
The Hoorsenbuhs name has become synonymous with exclusivity, craftsmanship, and opulence. Once nothing more than the ambitious brainchild of creator Robert Keith, the brand has become a staple in...
NEW TYPE #5: HAZE Collection INTERVIEW
"Introducing a new generation of designers"
IKEMEN #29: JAY XERO
IKEMEN (ē´k´mɛn): Japanese Slang
"REALLY, REALLY, RIDICULOUSLY GOOD LOOKING PEOPLE"
Travis Bass Interview
New York’s Greenwich Village is now home to a new and amazing club created by the ultimate party planner/Pop Up Club designer, Travis Bass, called ZAZOU.
NEW TYPE #4: SAUNDER - Emily Saunders interview
"Introducing a new generation of designers"
NEW TYPE #3: GLORIA YU interview
"Introducing a new generation of designers"
IKEMEN #28: CJ Swanton & Mariko Derpa
IKEMEN (ē´k´mɛn): Japanese Slang
"REALLY, REALLY, RIDICULOUSLY GOOD LOOKING PEOPLE"
NEW TYPE #2: VINTI ANDREWS - Vinti Tan and Paul Andrews INTERVIEW
"Introducing a new generation of designers"
NEW TYPE #1: DEJAN DESPOTOVIC INTERVIEW
"Introducing a new generation of designers"
BEHIND THE SCENES #3: KATSUYA KAMO
TWELV's Behind the Scenes takes a step back and visits the masterminds behind the camera.
SUK CHAI INTERVIEW "SCHAI"
“My hands and eyes ooze desire to create when I touch something special. When I touch the “right” fabric, I usually close my eyes and visualize all the things I can create.”
IKEMEN #27: M KOUGER
IKEMEN (ē´k´mɛn): Japanese Slang
"REALLY, REALLY, RIDICULOUSLY GOOD LOOKING PEOPLE"
NORITAKA TATEHANA EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
NORITAKA TATEHANA EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
IKEMEN #26: KANAMI KAWAGUCHI
IKEMEN (ē´k´mɛn): Japanese Slang
"REALLY, REALLY, RIDICULOUSLY GOOD LOOKING PEOPLE"
MAISON KITSUNé INTERVIEW
During their first ever showing in New York Fashion Week, TWELV Magazine and I got to catch up with the talented duo behind the remarkable brand, MAISON KITSUNÉ, We spoke with Gildas Loaëc and...
MARIA HEDMARK INTERVIEW
Although Swedish transplant MARIA HEDMARK has only been in New York City for three years, her line, LINIE NYC, takes its name straight from the city that never sleeps.
IKEMEN #25: LANDON MILLER
IKEMEN (ē´k´mɛn): Japanese Slang
"REALLY, REALLY, RIDICULOUSLY GOOD LOOKING PEOPLE"
