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PHOTOS: Up Close And Kinky At Chicago’s IML

May 29, 2013 by
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PHOTOS: Up Close And Kinky At Chicago’s IML

The Second City geared up this Memorial Day weekend as S&M enthusiasts flooded the shores of Lake Michigan for the International Mr. Leather competition. Since 1979, Chicago has hosted the 3-day competition for the coveted title of International Mr. Leather. …

PHOTOS: Meet The Winner Of International Mr. Leather 2012 And His Kinky Pals

Jun 05, 2012 by
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PHOTOS: Meet The Winner Of International Mr. Leather 2012 And His Kinky Pals

The Windy City becomes the Kinky City every Memorial Day weekend as thousands of S&M enthusiasts come to town for the annual International Mr. Leather competition. The pageant brings leather folk from all over and culminates in the crowning of one …

Celebrating IML: Meet Five Heroes From The Leather Community

May 25, 2012 by
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Celebrating IML: Meet Five Heroes From The Leather Community

This weekend the International Mr. Leather competition, or IML as participants call it, is upon us! Founded by Chuck Renslow in 1979, the Chicago-based event draws thousands of leather fans from around the world.

Rawhide Radicals: Meet Five Heroes From The Leather Community

Mar 02, 2012 by
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Rawhide Radicals: Meet Five Heroes From The Leather Community

The International Mr. Leather competition, or IML as participants and fans call it, is a hyper-masculine, queer variation of the Miss America pageant. Founded by Chuck Renslow in 1979, the Chicago-based event draws thousands of leather fans from around the …

IML 2010 Winner Tyler McCormick Talks Trans Acceptance in the Leather World

May 25, 2011 by
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IML 2010 Winner Tyler McCormick Talks Trans Acceptance in the Leather World

Tyler McCormick arrived from Albuquerque at last year’s IML contest in Chicago and rolled offstage with the 2010 title. And we do mean rolled. McCormick is not only the first trans IML winner but the first in a wheelchair. We spoke …