. Fashion Designer . Wessel Kotzee must surely rate as one of South Africa's undiscovered treasures to the outside world. This elusive designer's outfits have won numerous awards. . la Femme describes his evening collection as - "smart & elegant, showing fluid, flattering styles that mix solid and sheers. . When South Africa's representative for the Miss Interline Beauty Pageant jetted into Miami, her most prized evening gown for the final night was designed by Wessel Kotzee. He describes the dress, which was created with black velvet and netting, as an update of the 'fin de siècle look' at the turn of the century. The Victorian period has always been a favorite of his. . Wessel believes that the design should help the wearer project a personality. not overshadow the person and not stand back either. Before designing a garment he first establishes a rapporè with the person and then dresses her / him accordingly. His designs are fitting and with a lot of emphasis on the body. Leather and pure wool are his favorites. . Wessel finds his inspiration in the various cultures of ethnic groups that he loves to study. His designs are avant garde, provocative, demure stunners. . One of his recent collections consisted of of evening outfits designed with a mixture of space-age body baring modernism featuring a contrasting combination of exposed, wired bras and classic draped Romanesque togas. . Wessel's swimwear line is minimalistic with little or no detail featuring only cutaways and cutouts for the barest effect. This line look like one-piece suits but the effect is actually derived from different units, designed to add on, or subtract, depending on how minimal or versatile you want your swimsuit to be. . . Wessel Kotzee specialises in Corporate Wardrobes Evening Wear Wedding Gowns & Entourage outfits. Leather Creations . Cell: 082 488 7116 .