Rick Genest aka Rico the Zombie, has become a fashion icon. Covered with tattoos that portray a living dead, he is an exceptional appearance in the bright spotlight of the fashion cosmos. But, Rick’s way into the business was not the usual one.

As a teenager Rick got diagnosed with a brain tumor. Before surgery he spent a long time waiting, not knowing what would happen. During this time Rick thought a lot about life, death and about himself as an individual. At the age of 19, Rick started his full-body suit tattoo project and his own traveling freak show.

As Rick explains, his focus now is to embrace life and to live day by day. Watch the full interview after the jump…

Friday, March 23rd, 2012 at 4:47 pm