Meet Gert-Johan Coetzee

SA’s designer to the stars

At only 25, Gert-Johan is one of SA’s most loved, well-known and respected fashion designers.

Celebrities love Gert – he has dressed Pabi Moloi, Lira, Bonang Matheba, Tamara Dey, Cindy Nell, Liezel van der Westhuizen, Doreen Morris, Basetsane Khumalo, Shashi Naidoo, Louise Carver, Jay Anstey, Tatum Keshwar, Noeleen and Weza Solange … among many others. He also counts several influential women in business and politics among his clients..

His red-carpet couture is worn by celebs at all SA’s major events, including SA Music Awards, J&B Met, Durban July, SAFTAs, You Spectacular, Huisgenoot Skouspel, and Miss World. His dresses often earn their wearers Best Dressed accolades at an event. His dresses regularly features on Top Billing.

He’s won numerous awards, including SA’s Most Promising Young Designer in 2006 at the age of only 19.

He has shown at international Fashion Weeks in Canada, Angola and Nigeria and has a growing following in Africa.

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