Gert Johan Coetzee Dazzles at South African Fashion Week Opening

South African Fashion Week kicked off with a dazzling display from Gert Johan Coetzee on April 23, 2026. His “Behind the Crimson Door” collection, presented through a unique theatre-fashion spectacle, showcased custom pieces that felt like living characters. Coetzee’s meticulous attention to detail, from silhouettes to styling, created a complete and editorially satisfying experience, defining the 2026 fashion calendar with a distinctly South African flair.