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- Engagement 1.5%
- Avg likes 126
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About GEN
GEN (@genki_matsumoto_) is a Fashion Designer creator on Instagram, also filed under Women Fashion. The account has 15,295 followers and 79 published posts. Recent posts average 126 likes and 6 comments, an engagement rate of 1.5%.
With 15.3K followers, GEN is a micro creator by the common 10,000 to 100,000 definition. Set against 385 accounts followed, the audience works out to about 40 followers per account GEN follows. GEN carries Instagram's verified badge and uses an Instagram professional account. Flinque files GEN under Fashion Designer, with Women Fashion as a secondary category.
The Instagram bio for GEN runs to 16 words across 4 lines. The bio mentions @resamp_japan. The latest activity Flinque has on record for GEN dates from January 2026.
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79 Posts
Of the 10 most recent posts shown for GEN, 6 are carousels, 3 are videos and 1 is a single image. That mix leans toward carousels. 79 published posts give GEN a moderate archive on Instagram. Against the audience, that is roughly 194 followers for each post published. GEN also keeps 7 story highlights on the profile. All 10 carry captions, averaging 186 words each. The captions are written mainly in English. Words that recur across them include beatboxer, brand, samp, york and times. The captions tag #newyorktimes.
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今月開催されるイタリア、フィレンツェにて
世界最大級のメンズファッションの祭典
Pitti Uomoにて、イタリアの友人の
ラファエルに衣装を作成しました。
イギリス発祥の伝統的なテーラードジャケットをベースに。
ステンシルや軍人直筆のサインが多い
ダッフルバッグを主軸に、
1940〜60年代のアメリカ軍の実物の
ダッフルバッグを多数使用して、
色落ちした様々なカラーの生地で
パッチワークを施しました。
このジャケットがイタリアのフィレンツェで
披露されるのが楽しみです！
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For this month’s Pitti in Florence, Italy—one of the world’s largest menswear events—I created a custom garment for my Italian friend, Raffaele.
The piece is based on the traditional tailored jacket that originated in Britain.
Using vintage U.S. military duffel bags from the 1940s–1960s as the main material—many featuring stencils and handwritten signatures from soldiers—I reconstructed the jacket with patchwork panels made from various beautifully faded fabrics.
I’m excited to see this jacket showcased in Florence, Italy.
この度、Re:Sampの商品を取り扱っていただく
東京の店舗様が決まりました！
明日の5/7〜販売開始です！
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今月から活動の拠点を東京に移すタイミングで、
素敵なご縁をいただきました。
■店舗様
MTM GALLERY (MItsuME TOKYO)様
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オーナーのマモルさん
素敵な機会をくださり、
本当にありがとうございます。
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Re:Sampにとっては大きな一歩なので、
本当に嬉しく思います。
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場所は東京の祐天寺になります！
東京近郊の方は是非お越しください🙏
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【会場住所】
〒153-0052
東京都目黒区祐天寺１丁目１５−３- 1階
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【Announcement】
Re:Samp is now available at a retail store in Tokyo, located in Yutenji.
Until now, many of our international customers have asked if they could see our pieces in person while visiting Japan, but we didn’t have a physical location to offer.
We’re happy to share that, at least in Tokyo, you can now experience Re:Samp in person.
If you’re visiting Tokyo, we’d love for you to stop by.
■ Address
1F, 1-15-3 Yutenji, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-0052, Japan
THE NEW YORK TIMES: BEHIND THE SCENES
Simbarashe Cha (NYT) // GEN (Re:Samp)
This season, a profound encounter took place with world-renowned visual journalist Simbarashe Cha.
GEN articulated the philosophy of Re:Samp—likening the process of deconstructing and reassembling military duffel bags to the syntax of hip-hop sampling—candidly during the New York Times interview. By demonstrating how the rhythmic sense acquired as a professional beatboxer translates into garment structural design, he emphasized the value of ”one-off garments.“
Music, philosophy, and a singular value.
A session that lasted over an hour amidst a heavy downpour. I express my deepest respect for the attitude and dedication toward journalism shown by him at the center of it all.
Nagi Suzuki // Critical bridge for this project.
As an interpreter, she perfectly connected the profound communion between Simbarashe Cha and GEN (Re:Samp).
RYU IJUN // Documented the Visuals and Editorial for this session.
Deep gratitude once again to the team: GEN (Re:Samp), Nagi Suzuki, and Simbarashe Cha for creating the best synergy as one team.
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ニューヨーク・タイムズ：ビハインドシーン
Simbarashe Cha (NYT) // GEN (Re:Samp)
今シーズン、世界的なビジュアルジャーナリスト Simbarashe Cha 氏との深い「記録の交感(Encounter)」が実現しました。
GENは、軍用ダッフルバッグの解体・再構築工程をヒップホップのサンプリング手法に例える Re:Samp の哲学を、ニューヨーク・タイムズのインタビューを通じてありのままに表現しました。プロのビートボクサーとして体得したリズム感が衣服の構造設計へと置換される過程を証明し、「一着の価値（One-off garments）」を強調しました。
音楽、哲学、そして一つの価値。
激しい雨の中、1時間を超えて行われたセッション。その中心で ’彼‘ が見せたジャーナリズムに対する姿勢と献身に、深い敬意を表します。
Nagi Suzuki // このプロジェクトの決定的な架け橋。
通訳として、Simbarashe Cha 氏と GEN (Re:Samp) の間の深い交感を完璧に繋いでくれました。
RYU IJUN // 本セッションの Visuals と Editorial の記録および編集を担当。
一つのチームとして最高のシナジーを生み出したメンバーに、改めて感謝の意を表します。
[ CREDITS ]
Visual Journalist | SIMBARASHE CHA
Designer | GEN (RE:SAMP)
Interpreter & Model | NAGI SUZUKI
Visuals & Editorial | RYU IJUN
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I was interviewed by The New York Times.
You can find the article link in my profile highlights.
When I attended Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo—Japan’s biggest fashion week—there were media from all over the world.
Simbarashe Cha,
who took my street snap, asked me,
“Which brand is that setup?”
When I told him, “I made everything myself,” he was surprised.
I also told him that I’m a professional beatboxer, and that my crew won a national championship in Japan. That surprised him even more.
Then he showed me a bit of beatboxing himself—
as expected from a New York Times journalist.
After that, I gave him my full beatbox performance,
and he was even more impressed.
“Do you have a minute? I’d love to interview you,” he said.
At that moment, I didn’t even know which media he was from—
later, I found out he was with The New York Times.
It was such a random and beautiful encounter.
In the interview, I spoke about my roots—
14 years of beatboxing, and the mindset I value when creating clothes.
Because of this unique background,
I truly believe I can create something that only I can make.
This experience reminded me of that again.
I’ll keep creating and sharing one-of-a-kind pieces with the world.
Thank you so much, Simbarashe Cha.
I truly appreciate it.
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世界最大級のメディアである、
ニューヨークタイムズのインタビューを受けました。
リンクはプロフィールのハイライトにて！
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楽天ファッションウィークに参加した際、
世界中から数多くのメディアが来ていました。
ストリートスナップを撮ってくれた
Simbarashe Chaが、
「そのセットアップはどこのブランドなんだい？」
と聞いてくれて、
僕が「全て自分で作ったんだ」と答えると
彼は一言、「オーマイガー😱」
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自分はビートボクサーでもあり、
過去に所属クルーで日本チャンピオンに
なったことがあると伝えると、
彼はまた「Wow、オーマイガー🤯」
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すると、彼が簡単なビートボックスを
披露してくれました。
さすがニューヨークタイムズの記者やなぁ…
負けじと僕も本気のビートボックスを披露すると、
彼は一言「オーマイファッキンガー🤪」
(的なこと言ってた)
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めっちゃ感動してくれて、
「ちょっと時間あるかい？インタビューさせてくれよ」
と言われ、
この時点では彼がどこのメディアの人か
わからなかったけど、
後々ニューヨークタイムズの記者だと
教えてくれました。
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自分で作った服を着てたこと、
ビートボックスを披露したこと、
これらがなかったらインタビューを
受けてなかったと思う。
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インタビューでは、自身のルーツである、
14年間続けてきたビートボックスや
服を作る上で大切にしている感覚を語りました。
特殊なルーツを持っているからこそ、
自分にしか作れない唯一無二のものが作れることを、
このインタビューを通して改めて実感しました。
今後も世界中に、自分にしか作れない
唯一無二に作品を届けていきたいと思います。
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今回インタビューしてくれた
Simbarashe Cha、
本当にありがとうございました。
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#newyorktimes
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I was interviewed by The New York Times.
You can find the article link in my profile highlights.
When I attended Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo—Japan’s biggest fashion week—there were media from all over the world.
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Simbarashe Cha,
who took my street snap, asked me,
“Which brand is that setup?”
When I told him, “I made everything myself,” he was surprised.
I also told him that I’m a professional beatboxer, and that my crew won a national championship in Japan. That surprised him even more.
Then he showed me a bit of beatboxing himself—
as expected from a New York Times journalist.
After that, I gave him my full beatbox performance,
and he was even more impressed.
“Do you have a minute? I’d love to interview you,” he said.
At that moment, I didn’t even know which media he was from—
later, I found out he was with The New York Times.
It was such a random and beautiful encounter.
In the interview, I spoke about my roots—
14 years of beatboxing, and the mindset I value when creating clothes.
Because of this unique background,
I truly believe I can create something that only I can make.
This experience reminded me of that again.
I’ll keep creating and sharing one-of-a-kind pieces with the world.
Thank you so much, Simbarashe Cha.
I truly appreciate it.
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世界最大級のメディアである、
ニューヨークタイムズのインタビューを受けました。
リンクはプロフィールのハイライトにて！
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楽天ファッションウィークに参加した際、
世界中から数多くのメディアが来ていました。
ストリートスナップを撮ってくれた
Simbarashe Chaが、
「そのセットアップはどこのブランドなんだい？」
と聞いてくれて、
僕が「全て自分で作ったんだ」と答えると
彼は一言、「オーマイガー😱」
.
自分はビートボクサーでもあり、
過去に所属クルーで日本チャンピオンに
なったことがあると伝えると、
彼はまた「Wow、オーマイガー🤯」
.
すると、彼が簡単なビートボックスを
披露してくれました。
さすがニューヨークタイムズの記者やなぁ…
負けじと僕も本気のビートボックスを披露すると、
彼は一言「オーマイファッキンガー🤪」
(的なこと言ってた)
.
めっちゃ感動してくれて、
「ちょっと時間あるかい？インタビューさせてくれよ」
と言われ、
この時点では彼がどこのメディアの人か
わからなかったけど、
後々ニューヨークタイムズの記者だと
教えてくれました。
.
自分で作った服を着てたこと、
ビートボックスを披露したこと、
これらがなかったらインタビューを
受けてなかったと思う。
.
インタビューでは、自身のルーツである、
14年間続けてきたビートボックスや
服を作る上で大切にしている感覚を語りました。
特殊なルーツを持っているからこそ、
自分にしか作れない唯一無二のものが作れることを、
このインタビューを通して改めて実感しました。
今後も世界中に、自分にしか作れない
唯一無二に作品を届けていきたいと思います。
今回インタビューしてくれた
Simbarashe Cha、
本当にありがとうございました。
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#newyorktimes
Waxed ‘Origami’ Setup
■ GEN (Re:Samp)
━━ Founder of Re:Samp
A designer recognized by Vogue, GQ, WWD, and Complex. Expanded his orbit this season through a definitive interview with The New York Times.
■ RYU IJUN
━━ Creative Director
Defined the aesthetic blueprint for the ‘Origami’ setup and the strategic evolution of Re:Samp—crafting an outcome that transcends apparel to attain sculptural significance.
The Archive
6 vintage Barbour jackets were deconstructed to engineer a single, definitive piece. To achieve a profound, weighted tonality, the entire surface was meticulously re-waxed. A synthesis of vision and structural mastery. Rooted in the CWU-45/P archive, the design organically integrates a rider-jacket silhouette with vintage beige zippers—a contemporary suture of historical heritage.
‘Origami’
The extreme fragmentation of color-blocking mirrors the structural complexity of repetitive folds. By replacing snap buttons with concealed flap pockets, the purity of the silhouette is laid bare. The diagonal zipper traversing the torso ensures a sculptural presence from every vantage point.
Uncompromising craftsmanship meets a lucid vision. The inaugural entry in a new archive forged by Re:Samp and RYU IJUN.
■ GEN (Re:Samp)
━━ Re:Samp 主宰
Vogue, GQ, WWD, Complex 等、世界的な影響力を持つメディアが注視するデザイナー。今シーズン、The New York Times との対談を経て、その独自の軌道を拡張させた。
■ RYU IJUN
━━ Creative Director
本 ‘Origami’ セットアップにおける美学的設計、および Re:Samp の戦略的ビジョンを定義。単なる衣服の域を脱し、造形的価値を備えたプロダクトへと昇華させた。
The Archive
僅か一着の製作のために、6着のヴィンテージ Barbour を解体。重厚なトーンを追求するため、全体にワックスを再塗布(Re-waxed)している。設計思想と構造的解釈が結実した一着である。ミリタリーアーカイブ CWU-45/P をベースに、ライダースのシルエットとヴィンテージベージュのジッパーを有機的に融合。ヘリテージを現代の視点で「縫合」した試み。
‘Origami’
極限まで細分化されたカラーブロッキングは、幾重にも重なる折り紙の構造原理を投影している。スナップボタンを排し、ミニマルなフラップポケットを採用することで、シルエットの純粋性を際立たせた。前後を横断するダイアゴナル・ジッパーは、あらゆる角度から見ても造形的であり、圧倒的な存在感を放つ。
妥協なき職人精神と明晰なヴィジョン。Re:Samp と RYU IJUN が切り拓く、新たなアーカイブの始発点。
Creative Direction, Visuals & Editorial | RYU IJUN
In Collaboration with | GEN (Re:Samp)
© 2026 RYU IJUN. All Rights Reserved.
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I had the opportunity to participate in a fashion show organized by TUF AGENT
It was my very first time taking part in a fashion show as a brand owner and designer.
This experience became a huge step forward for me.
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■ Organizer
■ My Brand
■ Direction
■ Models
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Thank you so much to everyone who was involved. I truly appreciate it.
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TUF AGENTが主催するファッションショーに
参加させていただきました。
ブランドオーナー、デザイナーとして
初めてのファッションショーの参加でした。
この経験は自分にとって大きな一歩になりました。
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■オーガナイザー
■ブランド
■ディレクション
■モデル
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関わってくださった皆様、
本当にありがとうございました。
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日本のコラージュアーティスト、Keigo Inamoto氏 に
ブランドのポップを作っていただきました！
ドリカムことDREAMS COME TRUEの
DVDの表紙なども担当する実力者。
ビートボクサーでもあり、
同じチームの仲間でもあります。
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一部、1940〜60年代の実物のミリタリーバッグの
生地を使用してもらいました。
今後はPOP UPなどで使用する予定です🙏
最高の作品をありがとう🔥
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コラージュのモデルは
イタリアのファッションインフルエンサー、
Raffaele Cavicchi氏
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I had the honor of having a brand POP created by Japanese collage artist Keigo Inamoto.
He is a highly respected artist who has worked on DVD and CD jackets for some of Japan’s top musicians.
He’s also a beatboxer — and a member of the same team as me.
For this piece, we incorporated authentic military bag fabric from the 1940s–60s.
We’ll be using this work at upcoming POP-UP events.
Thank you for this incredible masterpiece 🔥
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The model featured in the collage is Italian fashion influencer Raffaele Cavicchi.
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I performed as a beatboxer
at a live band × dance event,
wearing a one-of-one jacket
I designed and created as my stage outfit.
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OZ feat. GEN & Satsukiで出演しました！
楽しかったです🔥
ありがとうございました🙏
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ステージ衣装は自身で作成したジャケットで👕
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ファッションデザイナーアカウント
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ブランドアカウント
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■ Why I Became a Fashion Designer
I started making clothes independently in 2021.
Originally, I worked as a vintage clothing buyer, selling items online.
When I discovered upcycled clothing on Instagram,
it left a strong impression on me and made me want
to create and share garments like that myself.
There was no one around me who could make clothes,
so I decided to start creating on my own.
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■ My Roots
I began human beatboxing in 2011,
and it completely changed my life.
At 16, I lacked confidence and felt I had no real strengths.
Beatboxing became the first thing that allowed me
to truly like myself.
I went on to build a career as a professional beatboxer,
performing at Universal Studios Japan
and becoming an official Japanese champion with my crew,
as well as winning multiple competitions.
I am still active today as a professional beatboxer.
Beatboxing is part of hip-hop culture,
and I have always been deeply inspired by the concept of sampling.
Sampling—extracting elements from the past and reconstructing them
into something new—shapes my creative philosophy.
Rather than creating from nothing,
I focus on transforming existing value into something greater.
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■ About My Brand “Re:Samp”
Re:Samp stands for Re(created) + Samp(ling).
By sampling the textures and details of vintage and military garments,
I reinterpret and recreate them through my own perspective.
My work is not about replicas,
but about reconstructing garments into something unique and original.
The sense of sampling I developed through beatboxing
is directly translated into my clothing design process.
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■ Highlights
Provided garments for Rafael Cavicchi
at Pitti Uomo 2026.
Featured in Vogue, GQ, Complex, WWD, NSS Magazine,
OTOKOMAE, and other international and Japanese media.
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I currently handle everything on my own,
from design and production to sales.
If my story resonates with you,
feel free to visit my online shop or reach out via DM.
Thank you for reading.
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Engagement rate
1.5%
- Avg likes
- 126
- Avg comments
- 6
- Interactions : followers
- 1 : 67
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GEN (@genki_matsumoto_) is a Fashion Designer creator on Instagram, also filed under Women Fashion. GEN carries Instagram's verified badge and uses an Instagram professional account. The Instagram bio for GEN runs to 16 words across 4 lines.
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GEN has 15,295 followers on Instagram (15.3K). Set against 385 accounts followed, the audience works out to about 40 followers per account GEN follows. 79 published posts give GEN a moderate archive on Instagram.
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GEN's engagement rate on Instagram is 1.5%, between 1% and 3%, or 1 to 3 likes and comments per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 67 followers. An average post collects 126 likes and 6 comments, close to 21 likes for each comment.
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