The best celeb looks according to Gert-Johan Coetzee

Gert-Johan has designed dresses for some of South Africans biggest stars.


Gert-Johan Coetzee’s designs have also graced international red carpets, with Kelly Rowland and Kourtney Kardashian.

This year, US singer Fantasia wore one of his designs for a photoshoot.

Gert-Johan is in high demand in SA, with the rich and famous queuing up for his one-of-a-kind designs.

A dress created by the designer is almost guaranteed to gets stars on the best-dressed list at events.

Gert-Johan has been taking a look back at some of his favourite gowns of 2017.

Here’s a look at some of the best celebrity looks he shared on Instagram.

Bonang Matheba

South Africa’s media darling Bonang Matheba pulled out all the stops for her 30th birthday this year. She reportedly spent R500 000 on her fancy party. Queen B wowed her guests in this showstopper designed by Gert.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BWUk4EHl4VQ/?taken-by=bonang_m

Enhle Mbali

Black Coffee and his wife Mbali Mlotshwa celebrated their white wedding earlier this year, and of course Gert was the couple’s designer of choice. Mbali looked like a princess is this ballgown style dress.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BbypNLwDmMi/?taken-by=gertjohancoetzee

Thuso Mbedu

Actress Thuso Mbedu wore this Gert-Johan Coetzee dress to the International Emmys in New York. The bright colour definitely turned heads on the red carpet.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bbvwq4PjWBL/?taken-by=thuso.mbedu

Minnie Dlamini

TV personality Minnie Dlamini looked like she stepped out of a fairy tale on her wedding day thanks to this Gert-Johan Coetzee dress. Her husband beamed and her guests marvelled as she walked down the aisle.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BbyrbbkD92q/?taken-by=gertjohancoetzee

Joelle Kayembe

On her wedding day, model Joelle Kayembe also wore a dress designed by Gert. This off-the-shoulder creation is sure to give brides inspiration for many years to come.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bb1dWpKjuUf/?taken-by=gertjohancoetzee

Toke Makwina

It’s not only Mzansi stars who are big Gert fans. Nigerian TV personality Toke Makwina wowed on the red carpet in this mustard gown.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BbzMN9mjlK2/?taken-by=gertjohancoetzee

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