Couture
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2023
Spring | Summer
Gert-Johan Coetzee along with tech giants Vodacom and Samsung have joined forces for an exclusive bespoke fashion, music, and tech collaboration, to celebrate the new Spring/Summer ‘23 collection.
Gert’s translation of the sunflower in this collection relays memories of his early childhood of vast lands filled with bright yellows and greens against a canvas with brush strokes in hues of reds and blues, especially seen as the sun sets over the South African sky. The sunflower encapsulates everything Gert-Johan Coetzee stands for; happiness, unity, and constant inspiration to face the sun and to see the positive in everything around us.
2022
AUTUMN | WINTER
From the plains of the farm where I grew up in Koster, showcased in my previous collection Kraal Couture, where Ngunis graze freely in the hues of the African sun, we move to the depths of the African jungle. This was the inspiration for my AW22 collection, along with some of the art I have encountered during my travels, and my love for the baroque period.
Drawing on these three elements, my new collection was born. I created a print inspired by modern art together with my favourite shape: the human form. Exotic animals leap out from the depths of the jungle. Opulent pearls are used with abundance. The contrast of these different elements are woven into a tapestry to create a collection that tells a new story that represents my roots, my love for travel, art, and iconic time periods.
2022
SPRING | SUMMER
The Barbie Loves Gert collection, comprising of 31 looks, celebrates individuality and the South African identity.
“I wanted Barbie to experience South Africa to its fullest by integrating an array of South African cultural elements into the collection. Striking pink from the Pedi culture complimented by geometric patterns inspired by the Zulu culture”, explains Gert-Johan Coetzee. Using “South African Beadwork in black and white, I took inspiration from the Xhosa culture, I wanted this collection to encapsulate a true South African experience.”
As brands that recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion, Barbie and Gert-Johan Coetzee continues to show the impact of representation.
2021
Spring | Summer
Gert’s latest Collection is a juxtaposition of the softness of the Nguni cow print, representative of truth and freedom, with the stark construction of tulle, symbolic of the armour that needs to be shed, in order to embrace ourselves.
2020
AUTUMN | WINTER
Bright orange against black; structured garments in filmy transparent fabrics; bold explosions of feathers against nostalgic prints of simple black-eyed susan flowers. The AW20 collection pays homage to Africa and Gert-Johan Coetzee’s farm-town roots.
2019
AUTUMN | WINTER
For Autumn Winter 2019, we’ve taken it to the edge with striking prints, playful pop culture iconography and Italian art references. The colour palette is sophisticated yet sexy: a wash of delft blues, pale pinks and golden tones.
2019
SPRING | SUMMER
A combination of gravity-defying couture and ready-to-wear glamour in an elegant black and cream palette; exquisite finishing and tailoring, and proudly South African materials that epitomize African luxury. SS19 is African baroque with a modern twist.
2018
AUTUMN | WINTER
Inspired by Dallas, Dynasty and the disco glamour of the 80s, our new collection is all shoulder pads and starry spangles. Think Diana Ross making an entrance at Studio 54, but with highly detailed embellishments and unexpected construction techniques to add layer upon layer of interest.
2018
SPRING | SUMMER
The Spring Summer 2018 collection features a palette of hi-tech holographic fabrics, feathers and sequins. The colour palette is driven by variations of ultraviolet, and garments feature a new pattern inspired by Maneki-neko, the Japanese lucky cat.
Garments in this collection are styled alongside items from the Big Mac Collection, a capsule collection launched with McDonald’s, to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities.
2017
AUTUMN | WINTER
A collection dedicated to the preservation of endangered wildlife, the colour palette for this season was rose gold, black and ivory.
2017
SPRING | SUMMER
Soft textures and romantic details lend a whimsical feel to this collection.
2016
AUTUMN | WINTER
Sparkling Swarovski crystal droplets and cascading design details bring this water-themed collection to life.
2016
SPRING | SUMMER
A collection inspired by the idea of African royalty, with rich earth tones and rose gold accents.
2015
AUTUMN | WINTER
A feminine, retro collection focussed on long skirts and transformable garments. Dedicated to raising HIV/AIDS awareness, Gert encouraged a different perspective with a limited-edition print based on a microscopic view of the virus.
2015
SPRING | SUMMER
Inspired by the courage and power of women, this collection included bespoke prints of fragile butterflies darting effortlessly between spiky thorns.
2014
AUTUMN | WINTER
A collection featuring lashings of pink, luscious shades of winter fruit, and laser-cut Perspex detail.
2014
SPRING | SUMMER
A clean and stylish ready-to-wear line with just a touch of Madiba magic.
2013
AUTUMN | WINTER
Luminous and electric, this collection was inspired by Gert’s longtime muse, Thando Hopa.