Diamond Face Couture
Sanlam Fashion Week April 2009
Designers: Uyanda Mbuli and Gert-Johan Coetzee
Label: Diamond Face Couture
Est. Date: 2008
Design Training:
Gert-Johan Coetzee: Clothing Design and Technology: North West School of Design
Uyanda Mbuli: B.Com: University of the Western Cape; Certificate in Project Management: University of Johannesburg and Diploma in Sales & Marketing Management:Damelin.
Brief Biography:
Gert-Johan Coetzee and celebrity businesswoman, Uyanda Mbuli joined forces early in 2008 to start Diamond Face Couture, a fresh and vibrant ready-to-wear and couture line for women who want youthful glamour, elegance and instant style. Gert-Johan contributes his extensive design experience gained over the past six years while Uyanda’s business savvy and sense of style ensures that the brand is one of the most promising lifestyle labels around. Gert-Johan is a former recipient of the Cape Town Fashion Festival’s award for the Most Promising Designer in SA and has also headline designed both the fourth and fifth season of Strictly Come Dancing. DFC dresses high-profile celebrities such as gospel diva Rebecca Molope, businesswomen Basetsana Kumalo and Doreen Morris, former Miss SA Tansey Coetzee, SABC1’s Live presenter, Bonang Matheba, television icon, Sandy Ngema and award-winning singer, Lira. Their customers have won several best dressed awards including prestigious events such as Stars of Mzansi, the Metro FM Awards and the SAMA’s.
Summer 2009/10:
“Spring season glamour” is the inspiration for this summer range. Satin silks in vivid florals and bright colours express an irresistible exuberance.
Key Words:
Elegant
Spring
Satin
Flowing
Retail:
Diamond Face Couture Studio, Melville,
Diamond Face Couture Store – The Zone Mall, Rosebank.
Discuss this post
April 28th, 2009 at 11:59 am
I am in the US. Is there a way for me to purchase from this awesome line of clothing?
Thanks
May 6th, 2009 at 9:16 am
Best advice would be to get in touch with the retailers and see if they do international shipping or see if they can put you through to their suppliers.
May 8th, 2009 at 4:34 am
I LOOOVE Diamond Face Couture! Now this is what I call Fashion:elegant, flattering and feminine – as opposed to “avant-garde” which is what most emerging South African designers seem to be doing. Us women want FLATTERING clothers and not clothes that are better as an idea and not a reality. Besides that, where are all the new young South African shoe designers? Whever we go, we see the same shoe ranges in every single mall! Errol Arendz has brought out a range, Sun Goddess’ shoes are fit for a, well, goddess; We have the House of Phindi K in Joburg,and those are the only places where you can get shoes that nobody else is wearing.
Where can I buy Diamond Face Couture? I am based in Jozi.
May 10th, 2009 at 10:25 am
That purple dress is something else!!!!!!
I’m currently doing a project on Uyanda nd im not going to lie her nd her partner Gert are doing some amazing work…..Clean! Beautiful!!! nf flattering dresses!!!!!<3!!
July 16th, 2009 at 8:03 am
Hi everyone! Diamond Face Couture is based in JHB, and they will be opening a store in The Zone, In Rosebank, saw the posters on the window! you can call vicky for more info:
072-085-3995, or email gjc4dfc@hotmail.com
October 23rd, 2009 at 6:18 am
this is real glam
November 23rd, 2009 at 8:39 am
DFC is the best!
defenatly international! i’m sure that we will see them on
the catwalks of NY Fashion Week soon!
went to the store @ The Zone in Rosebank!
Breathtaking Stuff Guys!
January 6th, 2010 at 9:29 am
DF that’z what a call Elegant- A jacket and a skirt together with Pindy K’s shoes that’s a statement especially when you stay in Alex”"”"”"” No doubt some of us were born stylish.
April 15th, 2010 at 6:29 am
I utterly adore your designs. I watch the summer awards every year to see what you guys have downed on our local celebrities. When I log on the internet I keep tabs on you guys to see whats new and happening.
My wish though is to wear one of your gowns to my matric ball which will be held in September 2010.
I love you guys totally!
July 17th, 2010 at 10:20 am
IM AN UP AND COMING FASHION DESIGNER AND CURRENTLY IN MATRIC, MY MATRIC DANCE WILL BE IN DECEMBER.I WOULD LOVE IT IF YOU GUYS CAN DESIGN MY MATRIC DANCE DRESS, DO YOU MAYBE HAVE ANY SPECIAL PRICES FOR STUDENTS.PLEASE REPLY VIA EMAIL
August 24th, 2010 at 6:54 am
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