A series of photographs by  Filep Motwary

The Betrothed is a project that initially started during my “fashion designer” days and while living in Athens.

In 2011, renowned fashion historian and curator, Lydia Kamitsis, asked me to create a garment to participate in one ofher exhibition projects titled Beyond Dress Codes. Instead of one, I created two costumes, one male and one female and the pieces were decorated with jewellery pieces by Maria Mastori.

The creations were presented alongside other works by Greek designers and foreign, such as John Galliano, Jean PaulGaultier and others.
The inspiration was Greek folklore.

From 2012 onwards I continued photographing the garments on friends or people I would find interesting in Cyprus and abroad.
In 2023 I donated everything to Leventis Museum in Nicosia so that the pieces will continue their journey to the futureand hopefully inspire other generations.

Filep Motwary – THE BETROTHED