Filep Motwary

Filep Motwary is a Visiting Professor at UCLan Cyprus and Polimoda University, specializing in fashion curation and art direction. He holds editorial roles at Vogue Greece and Dapper Dan Magazine (2010–2023), and has curated major exhibitions like SYNERGY (Nicosia, 2022) and Haute-à-Porter (Hasselt, 2016). His research focuses on fashion’s intersections with art, politics, and cultural identity, documented in publications like Theorem[a] (2019). Motwary directs films (e.g., Netflix’s Astral Body), designs costumes for high-profile projects, and advises emerging creatives through workshops and lectures. His work has been showcased in institutions like the Musée d’Art et d’Histoire (France), La Gaîté Lyrique (Paris), and the Byron Museum (Cyprus).

Research Interests:

• Haute Couture vs. Prêt-à-Porter
• Cultural Heritage in Fashion
• Fashion Film and Digital Media

Notable Awards:

• Forbes Top Exhibition (2016)
• Two International Blog Awards (2005–2015)

Labs/Initiatives: Creator of the #craftingCyprus film series (2022–2023), documenting Cypriot craftsmanship. Collaborates with UNESCO and the Cyprus Handicraft Service on cultural preservation.