Experience

Vogue Greece

• Greece
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Editor At Large

  • Nov 2018 - Present

  Athens, Greece Since I took the position of the Editor At Large, at Vogue Greece, among other stories, I have interviewed: IRIS VAN HERPEN DIOR - MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI JACQUEMUS HAIDER ACKERMANN DRIES VAN NOTEN GIAMBATTISTA VALLI RICK OWENS OLIVIER THEYSKENS SEBASTIEN MEUNIER at DEMEULEMEESTER NINA RICCI (Rushemy Botter and Lisi Herrebrugh) VIKTOR + ROLF ISABEL MARANT AT Y/PROJECT GLENN MARTENS FELIPE OLIVEIRA BAPTISTA at KENZO CHITOSE ABE at SACAI OLIVIER… Show more Since I took the position of the Editor At Large, at Vogue Greece, among other stories, I have interviewed: IRIS VAN HERPEN DIOR - MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI JACQUEMUS HAIDER ACKERMANN DRIES VAN NOTEN GIAMBATTISTA VALLI RICK OWENS OLIVIER THEYSKENS SEBASTIEN MEUNIER at DEMEULEMEESTER NINA RICCI (Rushemy Botter and Lisi Herrebrugh) VIKTOR + ROLF ISABEL MARANT AT Y/PROJECT GLENN MARTENS FELIPE OLIVEIRA BAPTISTA at KENZO CHITOSE ABE at SACAI OLIVIER ROUSTEING at BALMAIN THOM BROWNE DONATELLA VERSACE PIERPAOLO PICCIOLI - VALENTINO SCHIAPARELLI (Daniel Roseberry) CHARLES DE VILMORIN at ROCHAS DEUX HOMMES STELLA MCCARTNEY GIORGIO ARMANI ERDEM SIMONE ROCHA BALENCIAGA (Demna Gvasalia) Andreas Kronthaler + Vivienne WESTWOOD COPERNI LUDOVIC SAINT SERNIN Yiorgos ELEFTHERIADES HERMES ELIE SAAB NOIR CECILIE BAHNSEN No21 - Alessandro Dell'Acqua FENDI - Kim Jones COURREGES JIL SANDER COSTARELLOS ETRO MOLLY GODDARD YOHJI YAMAMOTO AZ FACTORY by Colville OTTOLINGER PACO RABANNE MARNI GAUCHERE ISSEY MIYAKE Show less



Polimoda

• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Visiting Lecturer

  • Jan 2017 - Present

  Florence Area, Italy Leading a series of lectures and workshops focusing on "Fashion Curation" and "Art Direction”



Filep Motwary

• Published Author, Fashion Curator, Photographer

  • Sep 2000 - Present

  Filep Motwary serves fashion from interconnected perspectives. Editor-at-Large Vogue Greece Independent Curator and Author, Photographer, Fashion Journalist Fashion Features Editor at Dapper Dan Magazine http://www.filepmotwary.com/about/



Skira editore

• Italy
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Book Author

  • Jun 2018 - Present

  Man of many hats Filep Motwary releases his latest book under the wing of Polimoda, titled: THEOREM[A]: The Body, Emotion + Politics in Fashion, published by Skira Editore. Composed of a series of interviews with select contemporary fashion extraordinaires, the book investigates the dressed body as a political statement, exploring the linked trilogy of the mind, body and politics. ( Hussein Chalayan, Jean Paul Gaultier, Harold Coda, Pamela Golbin, Iris Van Herpen, Michèle Lamy, Thierry-Maxime… Show more Man of many hats Filep Motwary releases his latest book under the wing of Polimoda, titled: THEOREM[A]: The Body, Emotion + Politics in Fashion, published by Skira Editore. Composed of a series of interviews with select contemporary fashion extraordinaires, the book investigates the dressed body as a political statement, exploring the linked trilogy of the mind, body and politics. ( Hussein Chalayan, Jean Paul Gaultier, Harold Coda, Pamela Golbin, Iris Van Herpen, Michèle Lamy, Thierry-Maxime Loriot, Suzy Menkes, Antonio Mancinelli, Violeta Sanchez, Valerie Steele, Olivier Theyskens, Jun Takahashi of Undercover, Viktor & Rolf. The book opens with the introduction by Danilo Venturi, Polimoda’s director Show less



Uitgeverij Lannoo

• Belgium
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Book Author

  • Apr 2016 - Present

  ‘Haute-à-Porter’ ... the book released on April 1, 2016) Motwary's ‘Haute-à-Porter’, book publication is published by Lannoo and distributed in the US by Rizzoli. It features interviews with Tim Blanks, Thom Browne, Robin Givhan, Angelo Flaccavento, Natasha Fraser- Cavassoni, Maria Luisa Frisa, Alexander Fury, Pierre Hardy, Stephen Jones, Farida Khelfa, Alexis Mabille, Antonio Mancinelli, Colin McDowell , Lars Nilsson, Rick Owens, Nicole Phelps, Jean-Jacques Picart… Show more ‘Haute-à-Porter’ ... the book released on April 1, 2016) Motwary's ‘Haute-à-Porter’, book publication is published by Lannoo and distributed in the US by Rizzoli. It features interviews with Tim Blanks, Thom Browne, Robin Givhan, Angelo Flaccavento, Natasha Fraser- Cavassoni, Maria Luisa Frisa, Alexander Fury, Pierre Hardy, Stephen Jones, Farida Khelfa, Alexis Mabille, Antonio Mancinelli, Colin McDowell , Lars Nilsson, Rick Owens, Nicole Phelps, Jean-Jacques Picart, Zandra Rhodes, Robin Schulié, Irene Silvagni, Valerie Steele, Jun Takahashi (Undercover), Viktor & Rolf , Vivienne Westwood, Veerle Windels, Yohji Yamamoto and it is completed with visuals by more than thirty renowned photographers and artists. Photography and Art work included by: Miles Aldridge, Paul Arias, Fabien Baron, François Berthoud, Francesco Brigida, Matthew Brookes, Iris Van Dongen, David Dunan, Charles Fréger, Bill Georgoussis, Krishna Godhead, Brian Griffin, René Habermacher, Saad Al-Hakkak, Laurent Humbert, Despina Isopoulou, Daniel Jackson, Mikael Jansson, Greg Kadel, Vassilis Karidis, Sebastian Kim, Paul Koudounaris, Thanassis Krikis, Peter Lindbergh, Kurtiss Lloyd, Clément Louis, Anthony Maule, Luigi Murenu & Iango Henzi, Erik Madigan Heck, Ali Mahdavi, Sheila Metzner, Jackie Nickerson, Michal Pudelka, Tim Richardson, Nagi Sakai, Alex Salinas, Sofia Sanchez & Mauro Mongiello, Giampaolo Sgura, Emma Summerton, Sandra Suy, Synchrodogs, Kevin Tachman, Michael Thompson, Elise Toïdé, Matthias Vriens-McGrath, Txema Yeste Show less



DAPPER DAN

• United Kingdom
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Editor At Large

  • Jan 2009 - May 2023

  Interviewing pioneers in fashion... JUERGEN TELLER, DAMIR DOMA (VOL.1) ARI MARCOPOULOS, JACKIE NICKERSON, RICK OWENS (VOL.2) WALTER PFEIFFER, TAKASHI NISHIYAMA, YOHJI YAMAMOTO (VOL.3) PAOLO ROVERSI, KRIS VAN ASSCHE (VOL.4) HANS FEURER, HELMUT LANG (VOL.5) FRANCOIS HALARD, STEPHEN JONES (VOL.6) HARRY PECCINOTTI, ROMEO GIGLI (VOL.7) C.CASTIGLIONI / MARNI, HEDI SLIMANE - THOUGHTS I HAVE OF YOU (VOL.8) BRUNO RINALDI, CHRISTOPHE LEMAIRE (VOL.9) MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA… Show more Interviewing pioneers in fashion... JUERGEN TELLER, DAMIR DOMA (VOL.1) ARI MARCOPOULOS, JACKIE NICKERSON, RICK OWENS (VOL.2) WALTER PFEIFFER, TAKASHI NISHIYAMA, YOHJI YAMAMOTO (VOL.3) PAOLO ROVERSI, KRIS VAN ASSCHE (VOL.4) HANS FEURER, HELMUT LANG (VOL.5) FRANCOIS HALARD, STEPHEN JONES (VOL.6) HARRY PECCINOTTI, ROMEO GIGLI (VOL.7) C.CASTIGLIONI / MARNI, HEDI SLIMANE - THOUGHTS I HAVE OF YOU (VOL.8) BRUNO RINALDI, CHRISTOPHE LEMAIRE (VOL.9) MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA, UMIT BENAN (VOL.10) ANDREAS KRONTHALER (VOL.11) LUIGI MURENU, THOM BROWNE (VOL.12) SEBASTIEN MEUNIER, PIERRE HARDY (VOL.13) HEDWIG SNOECKX, CHITOSE ABE , PETER LINDBERGH (VOL.14) JUNE NEWTON (VOL.15) MATS GUSTAFSON, JULIEN D’YS (VOL.16) KATERINA JEBB (VOL.17) DRIES VAN NOTEN (VOL.18) PASCAL HUMBERT (VOL.18) LISA IMMORDINO VREELAND, ANDREW BOLTON (VOL.19) FEDERICO CURRADI at ROCHAS (VOL.20) FRANCA SOZZANI, JIL SANDER (VOL.21) BERLINDE DE BRUYCKERE, JUDITH CLARK, GmbH (VOL.22) SANDY POWELL, MICHAEL BORREMANS (VOL.23) DAISY COLLINGRIDGE, NICOLAS ANDREAS TARALIS (VOL.24) ZEGNA, SHIRIN NESHAT, VALERIE STEELE (VOL.25) THOMAS HOUSEAGO, TERENCE KOH (VOL.26) GABRIEL OROZCO, HARRI (VOL.27)

• Editor At Large

  • Oct 2022 - Apr 2023



A. G. Leventis Gallery

• Head Curator for Synergy: Art into Fashion exhibition

  • Apr 2022 - Aug 2022

  Nicosia, Cyprus



JOYCE

• Hong Kong
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Contributing Fashion Editor & Photographer

  • Oct 2010 - Sep 2021

  Paris, Île-de-France, France Collaboration with Joyce to produce a series of short fashion films/interviews with Filep Motwary as host along with exclusive backstage photography during Paris fashion week catwalk presentations. shared on Joyce's social media platforms.



Modemuseum Hasselt (MMH)

• Belgium
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Curator of Haute-à-Porter, an exhibition presented at the Modemuseum of Hasselt from 2 April

  • Apr 2016 - Apr 2017

  Hasselt, Belgium Haute-à-Porter: From the 2nd of April until the 11th of September 2016 Modemuseum Hasselt presents ‘Haute-à-Porter’, a concept conceived and curated by Filep Motwary, known for his costume design, journalistic activities and photography. Haute couture is synonymous with craftsmanship, luxury, extravagance and spectacle. But aren’t these typical features of contemporary prêt-à-porter? The exhibition examines this question further and researches the changing relationship and… Show more Haute-à-Porter: From the 2nd of April until the 11th of September 2016 Modemuseum Hasselt presents ‘Haute-à-Porter’, a concept conceived and curated by Filep Motwary, known for his costume design, journalistic activities and photography. Haute couture is synonymous with craftsmanship, luxury, extravagance and spectacle. But aren’t these typical features of contemporary prêt-à-porter? The exhibition examines this question further and researches the changing relationship and cross-fertilization between haute couture and ready to wear. Through a variety of themes and a selection of spectacular silhouettes and accessories from high-end designers and fashion houses, the exhibition highlights the significance of haute couture for contemporary fashion. Completed with photography, film, art and music, Haute-à-Porter offers a unique insight into the fashion industry of the last 30 years. Participant designers and houses: Dior, Chanel, Erdem, Givenchy, Haider Ackermann, Burberry, Lanvin, Rochas, Nina Ricci, Vivienne Westwood, Yohji Yamamoto, Givenchy, John Galliano, Gareth Pugh, Roger Vivier, Prada, Miu Miu, Dries Van Noten, Christian Lacroix, Delpozo, Mary Katrantzou, Jil Sander, Balmain, Jean Paul Gaultier, Viktor & Rolf, Alberta Ferretti, Thierry Mugler, Anna Molinari, Ann Demeulemeester, Comme des Garçons, Giambattista Valli, Balmain, Rick Owens, Blumarine, Undercover, Giles, Christian Louboutin, Thom Browne, Marios Schwab, Sacai, Alexander McQueen, Herve L.Leroux, Anrealage, Schiaparelli, A.F. Vandevorst, Olivier Theyskens, Gucci, Iris Van Herpen, Stephen Jones, Alexis Mabille, Jay Briggs, Junya Watanabe, Giuseppe Zanotti, Anya Caliento, Iris Schieferstein, Erik Halley, Norita Katatehana, Maison Martin Margiela, Roger Vivier... Opened on 2 April, 2016 Show less



villa Noailles

• France
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interviewer, Social Media Manager & Photographer for Hyeres Festival 2012 - 2015

  • Feb 2011 - 2015

  Villa Noailles, France Member of the unofficial pre-selection jury team from 2011 to 2015 editions.



MADIFESTO

• Moderator

  • Jun 2014 - Jun 2014

  Brussels Area, Belgium Madifesto rallies European fashion in Brussels Over the course of two days of lectures and workshops, Madifesto, which held its first European fashion summit in Brussels, closed on an optimistic note. Somewhere between a "fashion G8" and a fashion version of a TED Talk, Madifesto undoubtedly delivered. Mad Brussels, the organization behind the event, rallied together about sixty representatives from organizations dedicated to supporting fashion and design, inviting key institutions… Show more Madifesto rallies European fashion in Brussels Over the course of two days of lectures and workshops, Madifesto, which held its first European fashion summit in Brussels, closed on an optimistic note. Somewhere between a "fashion G8" and a fashion version of a TED Talk, Madifesto undoubtedly delivered. Mad Brussels, the organization behind the event, rallied together about sixty representatives from organizations dedicated to supporting fashion and design, inviting key institutions (textile federations, fashion and design schools), to reflect for two days on major challenges faced by players - and aspiring players – in their respective creative industries. Also present were several members of the European Commission, including the head of its creative industries unit. http://www.madifesto.be/program/ SESSION 1: "FASHION EDUCATION IN THE FUTURE" MODERATOR: FILEP MOTWARY, JOURNALIST, PHOTOGRAPHER, FASHION & COSTUME DESIGN -CAROLINE MIEROP, DIRECTOR LA CAMBRE MODE[S] -SYLVIE EBEL, DEPUTY DIRECTOR INSTITUT FRANÇAIS DE LA MODE (IFM) -LESLIE HOLDEN, HEAD OF DEP. FASHION & DESIGN AND FASHION & MANAGEMENT AMFI Show less



Vogue

• Freelance Photo Editor

  • May 2013 - Jul 2013

  Paris A collaboration with VOGUE PARIS https://www.vogue.fr/journaliste/photos-par-filep-motwary



Polimoda

• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Q&A PROJECT

  • Jan 2013 - Jan 2013

  Florence Area, Italy The appointment with the photographer, blogger and costume designer Filep Motwary, who during Polimoda Fashion Week was interviewing top designers and opinion leaders as well as Polimoda teachers and students using a Q&A video format targeted to trigger reflections on how the creative values of the past are linked to those of the present. This series of video-interviews represents the development of the project “Momenting the Memento” in the prospect of the IFFTI (International Foundation of… Show more The appointment with the photographer, blogger and costume designer Filep Motwary, who during Polimoda Fashion Week was interviewing top designers and opinion leaders as well as Polimoda teachers and students using a Q&A video format targeted to trigger reflections on how the creative values of the past are linked to those of the present. This series of video-interviews represents the development of the project “Momenting the Memento” in the prospect of the IFFTI (International Foundation of Fashion Technology Institutes) conference that will be held in Florence in 2015, in the premises of Villa Favard. A strand of research addressed during the first SALON, a closed-door conversation on the theme “Connecting Cities, Education and Fashion” that brought together opinion leaders from the worlds of industry, culture and fashion. The video of the first SALON can now be viewed on polimodamag.com. Exploiting the same working method for the IFFTI conference, and to set up a dialogue between different creative disciplines, the Questions&Answers of Filep Motwary helped us to grasp how history, society and art are intermeshed with fashion. All the interviews will be distilled online in little “nuggets” on Polimodamag.com Show less



POP Magazine

• Writing and Editing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Contributing Blog Editor / Partner

  • Jun 2009 - May 2012

  London, United Kingdom Collaboration with POP magazine's web blog platform among a selection of other bloggers, as partner, including Jak & Jil, A magazine Curated By... http://thepop.com/



MASTORI MOTWARY STUDIO

• Head designer, womenswear creative director

  • Sep 2006 - Nov 2011

  Athens,Greece MASTORI MOTWARY STUDIO was launched in 2006 by jeweler Maria Mastori and womenswear designer Filep Motwary. For several years they presented their collections through the Athenian Fashion week under the support of the Hellenic Fashion Association. MMStudio has won many awards and participated in several exhibitions around the world.



Chloé

• France
• Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
• 700 & Above Employee

• Intern

  • Feb 2005 - Jul 2005

  Paris, France As an intern I have helped in creating embroidery and fabric swatches, coloring ideas, coloring fabrics, knitting [...]



John Galliano S.A.

• France
• Apparel & Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern Design Studio Department

  • Jan 2004 - Feb 2005

  Paris, France As an intern I have helped in creating print and embroidery swatches, collages, ideas, knitting, pattern cutting, illustration, helping with the preparations of the fashion shows [...]