Bantu clan season showcased their SS23 collection, themed “NTU” earlier this year.

the Lagos based “discrete luxury” brand

named the collection after the Igbo word for ashes.

powered by reveal Lagos, the out door runway show

was done in solidarity to the Nigerian creative youth

at a time when the brunt feeling of the cash scarcity was being felt.

the SS23 runway show took place on custom street,

a major street in marina, Lagos island.

home to the Central bank of Nigeria and the Nigerian stock Exchange.

with this collection, the brand was trying to paint a powerful image

of a renewed energy and force within a collective spirit.

Each piece off our SS23 collection themed “NTU”

is created to annunciate a reflective moment

on a pivotal transition for @bcszn_ng as a brand.

continue to view the look-book for the “NTU” collection.

for this collection, the brand explored techniques like hand-knitted crotchet

beaded and pearled garments

bold embroidered statement pieces

and also other sustainable methods to design.

all in all the collection is a bold statement

and an ode to the mystery of life.

Photography – @_dashmedia
Styling/ creative direction – @renderedbypoophmoore
Make up – @riathecreator
Cast director – @__theamy
Talents – @therealmarvis @_tiwapearl @bodyoddy @a_neadii @longliveizzy @tofaksmith
Location – @galleryaffinity
All pieces designed and curated by @ikennasnwosu for @bcszn_ng