Yahaya Taofeeq, creative lead for the brand Bola Yahaga, draws inspiration from the cycle of the butterfly in her Metamorphosis collection. Through her work, she calls to attention the dangers of rapid urbanization and its adverse effects on humans and the environment. Featuring a diverse range of garments including kaftans, draped shirts and wedding gowns, the collection makes use of locally woven aso oke and upcycled deadstock fabrics into tie-dye with a leaning towards zero waste design through light, soft, pastel colours, pattern drafting and fabric draping.
Bola Yahaga is an emerging sustainable brand with a considerable approach to design, ethical production methods, proper artisan techniques and a disposition towards minimal waste.
