Many Americans could not wait for 2011 to disappear.  Add me to the list. The loss of loved ones, the horrible economy and the names of  ridiculous politicans and crooks splashed across the front pages of newspapers far and wide were an embarrassment to all who read. Fortunatley, there were a few good things that [...]

After 53 contestants paraded across the IML stage in Chicago, May 29, the top 20 finalist were announced.  The finalist were prepared for their final judged categories (speech and ). When all was said and done and the scores tallied, Executive Producer and Founder of IML Chuck Renslow announced Eric Guttierez, Mr. European Leather  as the [...]

  International Mr Leather is upon us.  Heads, eyes and bodies of leathermen and leatherwomen will be heading to Chicago Memorial Day weekend.  The Granddaddy of leather contests is here. Always a fun weekend for everyone who attends. Sad to say, over the past few years the contest itself does not hold the attention as [...]

The IML class of 2011 is quickly forming. The showdown will occur Memorial day weekend. Excitement is building in all the cities and bars across the United States and Europe as their represenatives are selected to compete at International Mr. Leather. Considering that there will be at least 60 contestants competing for the title, the invited [...]

Like the words from a Broadway Musical, another opening another show. The leather community of Washington, DC kicked off the new decade January 14-17 with Mid Atlantic Leather weekend. There were many surprises, The first being a new host hotel. The Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill was where the fun took place. With the exception of [...]

Half the year has slipped by already. The selection of Tyler McCormick , IML 2010 has raised many questions, comments, and downright nasty conversation.  Mr McCormick is a little over two months into his title year and hopefully is  doing the best to his ability of representing the leather community and turning a deaf ear to the [...]

Earthquakes, gulf oil spills, tornado’s and the war in the middle east all seemed to take a back seat to IML 2010. The annual leather event in Chicago held Memorial Day weekend sent shock waves around the leather world. In what was noted as a first, Tyler McCormick, Mr Rio Grande Leather from New Mexico [...]

  The Centaur Motorcycle Club of Washington, DC, celebrated their Fortieth Anniversary January 15 - 17.  The big event of the weekend was the selection of Mr. Mid Atlantic Leather 2010. The Selection of Matt Bamford 27, of Alexandria, VA. brought a roar of approval from the standing room only crowd. First runner up honors went [...]

  The Year 2009 came in with a big bang. A new President, a new administration and great expectations for the citizens of the United States.  Marcus Hernandez, leather columnist for the Bay Area Reporter was one of the celebrants looking forward to 2009. Known to thousands of men and women, in his 77th year [...]

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