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Men of the Cloth, a Documentary Film on a Vanishing Craft About Three Master Tailors

Vicki Vasilpoulos, the director and filmmaker of Men of the Cloth, will discuss her recently released and engaging documentary portrait of three Italian master tailors at the next lecture of The General Society Artisan Lecture Series on Tuesday, December 8th at 6:30PM in the General Society Library at 20 West 44th Street, New York City.

Men of the Cloth provides a window into the past, present and future of custom tailoring, a craft whose roots are in the Italian Renaissance. Artisans Nino Corvato, Checchino Fonticoli and Joe Centofanti have a passionate devotion to their Old World craft. As they confront the decline of the apprentice system they fear that their expertise will vanish with them. Enter a young tailoring apprentice who reflects the resurgence of popular interest in artisanal craftsmanship as an alternative to corporate mass production, providing hope for the future of this craft. Ms. Vasilopulos will discuss her fi­lm-making process and answer questions after the screening.

A & H Magazine described the film as “Dynamic, emotional, and inspiring, described the ­film! A captivating tale of an art in both remission and resurgence, MEN OF THE CLOTH is a journey across the globe unifying craftsmanship and style.”

Ms. Vasilopoulos is a former Senior Fashion Editor at WWDMen’s. With a background in fashion journalism, Ms. Vasilopoulos sees documentary ­filmmaking as an extension of her former career.

The Artisan Lectures for the remainder of the series include:

Tuesday, March 8th – Béatrice Coran, Stories Cut from Paper

This Artisan specializing in visual silhouette story-telling cuttings in artist books, illustrations, and public art will elaborate on how she creates these intricate worlds.

Tuesday, April 12th – Rhett Butler, Owner and Founder, E.R. Butler and Company

E.R. Butler & Co. is a custom hardware manufacturer of fine architectural, builders’ and cabinetmakers’ Early American, Federal and Georgian period hardware.

Tuesday, May 10th – Glenn Boornazian, President and Principal Conservator, Integrated Conservation Resources

Conservator providing technical services for historic buildings and monuments.

Tuesday, June 14th – Alix Soubiran, Founder and Creative Director, Princes & Crows

Artisan designer of custom murals, wallpapers and décor.

Additional lectures to be announced.

The Artisan Lecture Series continues a distinguished tradition of General Society public lectures, which started in 1837. The Artisan Lecture Series pays tribute to the art of craftsmanship by featuring internationally known master artisans who describe the intricacies of their specialized crafts.

To register or to become a Friend of the Artisan Lecture Series ($100 contribution for free admission to the entire Lecture Series, plus a signed copy of The General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen of the City of New York: A History) please contact the General Society at: 212.840.1840, ext. 2 or e-mail: [email protected]

Advance registration is recommended: $15 – General admission; $10 – General Society members and Senior Citizens, $5 – Students. To register please contact the General Society at: 212.840.1840, ext. 2 or e-mail: [email protected]

This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council and the Friends of the Artisan lecture series.

About The General Society:

The General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen of the City of New York, a non-profitable organization was founded in 1785 by the skilled craftsmen of the City. Today this 230-year old organization continues to serve and improve the quality life of the people of the City of New York through its educational, philanthropic and cultural programs including its tuition-free Mechanics Institute, The General Society Library and its nearly 200-year-old lecture series.











When: Tue., Dec. 8, 2015 at 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: The General Society Library
20 W. 44th St.
212-840-1840
Price: $15 general admission; $10 General Society members and senior citizens; $5 students
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Vicki Vasilpoulos, the director and filmmaker of Men of the Cloth, will discuss her recently released and engaging documentary portrait of three Italian master tailors at the next lecture of The General Society Artisan Lecture Series on Tuesday, December 8th at 6:30PM in the General Society Library at 20 West 44th Street, New York City.

Men of the Cloth provides a window into the past, present and future of custom tailoring, a craft whose roots are in the Italian Renaissance. Artisans Nino Corvato, Checchino Fonticoli and Joe Centofanti have a passionate devotion to their Old World craft. As they confront the decline of the apprentice system they fear that their expertise will vanish with them. Enter a young tailoring apprentice who reflects the resurgence of popular interest in artisanal craftsmanship as an alternative to corporate mass production, providing hope for the future of this craft. Ms. Vasilopulos will discuss her fi­lm-making process and answer questions after the screening.

A & H Magazine described the film as “Dynamic, emotional, and inspiring, described the ­film! A captivating tale of an art in both remission and resurgence, MEN OF THE CLOTH is a journey across the globe unifying craftsmanship and style.”

Ms. Vasilopoulos is a former Senior Fashion Editor at WWDMen’s. With a background in fashion journalism, Ms. Vasilopoulos sees documentary ­filmmaking as an extension of her former career.

The Artisan Lectures for the remainder of the series include:

Tuesday, March 8th – Béatrice Coran, Stories Cut from Paper

This Artisan specializing in visual silhouette story-telling cuttings in artist books, illustrations, and public art will elaborate on how she creates these intricate worlds.

Tuesday, April 12th – Rhett Butler, Owner and Founder, E.R. Butler and Company

E.R. Butler & Co. is a custom hardware manufacturer of fine architectural, builders’ and cabinetmakers’ Early American, Federal and Georgian period hardware.

Tuesday, May 10th – Glenn Boornazian, President and Principal Conservator, Integrated Conservation Resources

Conservator providing technical services for historic buildings and monuments.

Tuesday, June 14th – Alix Soubiran, Founder and Creative Director, Princes & Crows

Artisan designer of custom murals, wallpapers and décor.

Additional lectures to be announced.

The Artisan Lecture Series continues a distinguished tradition of General Society public lectures, which started in 1837. The Artisan Lecture Series pays tribute to the art of craftsmanship by featuring internationally known master artisans who describe the intricacies of their specialized crafts.

To register or to become a Friend of the Artisan Lecture Series ($100 contribution for free admission to the entire Lecture Series, plus a signed copy of The General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen of the City of New York: A History) please contact the General Society at: 212.840.1840, ext. 2 or e-mail: [email protected]

Advance registration is recommended: $15 – General admission; $10 – General Society members and Senior Citizens, $5 – Students. To register please contact the General Society at: 212.840.1840, ext. 2 or e-mail: [email protected]

This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council and the Friends of the Artisan lecture series.

About The General Society:

The General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen of the City of New York, a non-profitable organization was founded in 1785 by the skilled craftsmen of the City. Today this 230-year old organization continues to serve and improve the quality life of the people of the City of New York through its educational, philanthropic and cultural programs including its tuition-free Mechanics Institute, The General Society Library and its nearly 200-year-old lecture series.

Buy tickets/get more info now