It’s always good to bring leather to the
“Windy City” by Bob Forbes
2013 IML 35 years ago, what started as a small tavern contest, held at the Gold Coast Bar, has been transformed into one of the largest leather events in the World. International Mr. Leather (IML) is an international conference and contest of leathermen held annually each May, since 1979 in Chicago, Illinois. As a previous contestant myself, I can tell you that this event gets bigger and better every year, including the exhibitors and vendors from around the world, proud to showcase their latest fetish wear, fashion and even furniture.
photos courtesy Bob Forbes
2013 IML Title Holders Andy Cross - Mr. San Francisco Leather 2013
Sponsored by SF Bay Area Leather Alliance, Powerhouse, Troy Anicete Designs
First Runner-up: Thib Guicherd-Callin, Mr. Santa Clara County Leather 2012 Sponsored by Santa Clara County Leather Assoc. and NW Leather Celebration '14
Second Runner-up: Robert Miller, Mr. Leather Toronto 2013 Sponsored by Heart of the Flag Federation, Inc. Northbound Leather, Black Eagle
International Mr. Bootblack 2013 Winner: Sammy from Portland, OR. Sponsored by Blackout Leather Productions Beverly McClellan was on the entertainment line up at this year’s IML. Best known as a top 4 finalist on NBC-TV’s The Voice, McClellan’s debut international release album Fear Nothing has been released. Get the scoop on all things Beverly McClellan by visiting her site at: http://beverlymcclellan.com/
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