The London Lounge

You're invited to the long-awaited New York Theatrical Premiere of MEN OF THE CLOTH, a portrait of 3 Italian master tailors, with screenings on January 8th, 14th and 25th. Director Vicki Vasilopoulos will be in attendance for the Q&A along with master tailor Nino Corvato and Joe Genuardi of Martin G...

We just finished a fantastic run at the Bloor Hot Docs Cinema in Toronto. MEN OF THE CLOTH will return to Philadelphia this October along with other cities (including Washington DC, Kansas City, Minneapolis, Chicago, San Francisco, Boston, Pittsburgh, New York and Melbourne, Australia). Sign up for ...

Bruce, thanks so much for your support. It means a lot to me!

I'm happy to report that MEN OF THE CLOTH is finally at the rough cut stage. I have a donor who has pledged completion funds, but in order to access those funds, I have to raise $20,000 to finish editing in time to submit to some important film festivals this fall. To that end, I've launched a crowd...

Yes, well-put, Michael. One of my characters is Sicilian and I've always been impressed with his proud and dignified bearing despite coming from a humble background.

As for approaching the Italian government, I'm working on it...

Ciao,

Vicki

Hi, Michael -- it's great to be with you on the London Lounge. Choosing the tailors for my film was an organic process. Early on, I talked to some knowledgeable people -- my friend Bruce Boyer among them. I also talked to the CTDA, and did a lot of research and pre-production, and went to meet any p...

I just wanted to express my appreciation for Michael Alden's interest in my film, and to say that I am really impressed with the breadth and depth of knowledge about clothing that's displayed on this forum. I first entered this world as a men's fashion editor for the men's wear trade magazine DNR (T...