Cocktails, Conversation with Gert-Johan
AsoEbiBella, Redrick PR, The Wedding Mall and Ciroc Nigeria hosted Cocktails and Conversation with Gert-Johan Coetzee. Being one of South Africa’s most loved, well known and respected fashion designers in the scene, dressing Media Superstar, Bonang Matheba, Media Darling, Minnie Dlamini, and a variety of international celebrities such as Kourtney Kardashian, Kelly Rowland, Fantasia and a host stylish brides, it was a pleasure to have Gert interact intimately with upcoming designers.
An interview session with Gert was anchored by AsoEbiBella Founder Ink Eze. During the session, Gert shared how he started his career at a young age; attempting to make his first dress at eight years old and dropping out of high school at 16 to enroll in the Northwest School of Design in Klerksdorp, South Africa to focus more on his fashion interests, learning to sew, cut patterns and sketch.
The hour-long interview session was shared dispensing words of advice on how to run a successful fashion business, embracing of all the important touch points - finance, customer service, team building, PR and marketing, creativity, and brand development.
This was followed by a question and answer session. When asked how he has been able to sustain and manage his growing client, Gert emphasised the importance of being reliable.
He said, “Be Reliable! It means nothing if your clothes look good on social media but you can’t deliver on time - I get a kick out of getting the clothes to my clients early. More than “you’re the most fashionable” this is the compliment I cherish the most - “I can count on you!”
A lucky attendee, Uju Odunukwe of Pin and Lace, was gifted a bottle of Ciroc for winning the quiz game session. Ciroc also presented Gert with a bottle which he was glad to take home with him.
The Cocktails & Conversation event ended with guests mingling and networking as they enjoyed yummy cocktails served by Ciroc and light refreshments.
Cocktails and Conversation with Gert-Johan Coetzee was proudly hosted by AsoebiBella & Redrick PR and supported by The Wedding Mall and Ciroc Nigeria.