Designer of glittering Miss SA gowns drew his inspiration from Mother Africa’s fauna and flora

Fashion artist extraordinaire Gert-Johan Coetzee has outdone himself with a stunning collection of dresses for the pageant, each of which incorporates elements of local fauna and flora into its design

11 August 2024 - 00:00

When outgoing Miss South Africa Natasha Joubert took to the Sun City red carpet for the last time as the country’s reigning beauty queen last night, a loud horn heralded a burst of fireworks as all 10 finalists emerged in designer gowns, each with a 7m-long train. ..

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