Within the framework of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the Laiki Bank Cultural Centre in collaboration with the Cyprus Fashion Designers Association and the Hellenic American Union present the exhibition “Beyond Dress Codes: From Traditional Costume to Contemporary Fashion”.In this way, the Greek and Cypriot traditional costumes are presented not as the antiquated contents of museum showcases but as souces of inspiration and creative interest. This concept, will be transmitted to the youth generation through a prototype and interactive educational programme “Dress up: Cyprus Style” which is going to be conducted at the Laiki Bank Cultural Centre. At the same time, the educational programme includes an independent online game that aims to bring the next generation in personal contact with the Cypriot folk art and traditional costume.The exhibition includes costumes and accessories created by: Atelier Loukia, Blind Adam by Thanos Kyriakides, Angelos Bratis, Dassios, Deux Hommes, Yiorgos Eleftheriades, Erotokritos, John Galliano, Jean Paul Gaultier, Ioannis Guia, Sofia Kokosalaki, Mastori*Motwary Studio, Charilaos Meletiou, MiRo, Parthenis and Cypriot designers: Kristos Avraam, Antonia Chambi, Barbara Christofi, Eleni Gircalli, Marios Gregoriades, Afroditi Hera, Kika Ioannidou, Fotini Lamnissos, Joanna Louca, Marina Nicolaidou, Pantelis Panteli, Tota Patsalidou, Christina Pitsillidou, Dora Schabel, Lana Sevas, Elena Strongyliotou, Tita Stylianou.