Gert-Johan Coetzee Fashion Design Bursary 2024: Empowering the Future of South African Fashion

Celebrated fashion luminary Gert-Johan Coetzee proudly announces the continuation of his esteemed Fashion Design Bursary into 2024, marking another milestone in his ongoing commitment to nurturing South Africa’s emerging design talent. Established in 2009 and hosted annually at the North-West School of Design, this transformative bursary has become synonymous with fashion education and career empowerment. 

The Gert-Johan Coetzee Fashion Design Bursary offers a unique opportunity for one deserving individual to embark on a comprehensive three-year fashion journey at Gert-Johan Coetzee’s alma mater. The recipient will delve into a curriculum designed to cultivate technical prowess, conceptual creativity and industry acumen under the guidance of seasoned professionals. 

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Pantry x GERT: A Delectable Fusion of Fashion and Flavour

This Valentine’s Day, indulge in a tantalizing treat that marries the worlds of haute couture and culinary craftsmanship. Pantry, renowned for its delectable creations, joins forces with Gert-Johan Coetzee, the visionary fashion designer celebrated for dressing stars across Africa and beyond, to present an unforgettable collaboration: Pantry x GERT Valentine’s Donut Wednesday.

The collaboration represents a harmonious convergence of food and fashion, a symphony of taste and style that promises to delight all the senses. Gert-Johan Coetzee, renowned for his bespoke creations that grace red carpets worldwide, sought to infuse a touch of “edible couture” into this special occasion, bringing his signature flair to a delectable canvas.

At the heart of this collaboration lies Gert’s latest Milkshake drop, a testament to opulence and baroque grandeur where every design embodies the essence of a star-studded event. Pantry’s Valentine’s donut, in partnership with Gert, encapsulates this ethos perfectly—a tantalizing fusion of flavours and aesthetics that elevate the humble donut to a work of art.

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Gert-Johan Coetzee dresses the finalists of the Miss South Africa Pageant 2023

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The highly anticipated Miss South Africa 2023 pageant took place on the 13th of August at the SunBet Arena in Time Square, Pretoria. Accompanied by 5 other leading South African designers, Gert-Johan Coetzee presented the five finale gowns, designed specifically for the glittering event and the graceful finalists.  

Coetzee, who is no stranger to designing stunning couture gowns, stated that the handmade pieces took seven women over 2000 hours to craft.  

“In creating the final gowns for the Miss South Africa top 5, I’ve drawn inspiration from the captivating diversity of our country. South Africa’s spirit, especially embodied by its incredible women, is a wellspring of inspiration,” says Coetzee.  “These gowns are a testament to the power of unity – just as countless individual beads come together to form these dresses, our rainbow nation’s strength shines brightest when we stand together.” 

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Emmy Nominated Project Runway comes to Mzansi Magic

The fashion design reality show that kick started many a career, including that of Christian Siriano, is coming to South Africa! Mzansi Magic and Ndalo Pictures in association with 4th STREET Wines and production partners Rapid Blue, are proud to announce that a local version of Project Runway is about to grace South African television screens.

I recently attended the reveal event, where it was announced that the gorgeous, sassy and vibrant Lerato Kganyago will step into the role of the host for Project Runway South Africa.

In the weeks building up to this annoucement, like the layers of a Gert-Johan Coetzee couture gown, first the judges, then the mentor and now the host has finally been revealed.

Fearlessly high on trend, Kganyago is the go-getting former beauty queen, television talk show host, presenter, DJ, entrepreneur and actress who scooped this year’s SAFTA for Best TV Presenter and stole the hearts of everyone at Project Runway SA.

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Magnum Pleasure Pop Up Store

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I recently attended the launch of the latest Magnum pop up store in Nelson Mandela Square, and all I can say is “Please may I have some more?”

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