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Bound Jocks demo at IML

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Bryan Cole’s IML Audition

We set up a booth this year at IML in Chicago and asked our viewers to audition for a spot in an upcoming Bound Jocks scene. The first boy to respond was Bryan Cole and he was eagerly waiting for us to set up on the very first day so he could get tied up. So we put him to the test in front of a crowd of onlookers who were happy to cheer him on. Knotty Brent ties Bryan up in a way that highlights the boyís unbelievable abs and ample booty! We couldnít resist showing it to you for your approval as well! Now you can see what you missed at our booth this year.


This is the sort of thing you can see in just about every aisle of the huge Leather Market at IML.

Check out a FREE VIDEO PREVIEW of the IML DEMO/AUDITION over at 

*NEW*- IML 2012 Vendor Market Info

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Breaking News: Vendor Market Day Pass Update! 

Update Leather Market Day Pass

Non-weekend Package holders will need to get a daily wristband to enter the Vendor Market. Day Pass registration is in Columbus Hall, Gold Level at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. Suggested daily donation is $5 and wristbands are color-coded for each day of IML.

An all-weekend “Pride Pass” is also available for a donation of at least $10. (Not $25)

“Pride Pass” holders will receive a coded wristband allowing market entry all weekend and a certificate good for $25 off a Weekend Package for IML 2013. These passes will be available in the Day Pass area.

All net proceeds of Day Pass and “Pride Pass” donations benefits The Leather Archives and Museum.

All attendees to IML events must be at least 21 years of age and carry a government issued ID.

ALSO– The Official IML 2012 Schedule of Events is available HERE.

IML 2012 Single Tickets on Sale Wednesday

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International Mr. Leather, Inc.

For Immediate Release
(April 20, 2012)

IML 2012 SINGLE TICKETS GO ON SALE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25TH


Ticket Prices are as follows:


Opening Ceremonies (Friday): $30 
Pecs & Personality (Saturday): $35 
34th Annual Contest (Sunday): $50 
Black and Blue Ball (Monday): $30


For tickets to House of Blues, please visit the House of Blues website at
http://www.houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/chicago/


Weekend Packages which include the ‘goody bag’, t-shirt, poster and pass for the vendor market and busses start at $165.


Link for all ticketing can be found on our website, www.imrl.com.


Non-weekend Package holders will need to get a daily wristband to enter the Vendor Market. Day Pass registration is in Columbus Hall, Gold Level at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. Suggested daily donation is $5 and wristbands are color-coded for each day of IML.


A full Weekend Market “Pride Pass” is available for a donation of at least $25 and will provide immediate access to the Vendor Market during open hours. “Pride Pass” holders will receive a special wristband, a certificate good for $25 off a Weekend Package for IML 2013 and will be good for free admission to the Leather Archives and Museum thru June 30, 2012. These passes can be purchased in the Vendor Market Day Pass registration area in Columbus Hall.


All net proceeds of Day Pass and “Pride Pass” donations benefits The Leather Archives and Museum.
All attendees to IML events must be at least 21 years of age and carry a government issued ID. 


We look forward to seeing you in a few short weeks! 


ALSO– 

Be an IML Volunteer…You get to meet a lot of amazing people and you get FREE TICKETS to Official Events! Click on this link….a few choice shifts are still left:

 http://www.imrl.com/volunteer001.php

IML 2012 Visitors

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If this is your first IML and you want to explore Chicago some, here’s a good deal for you.
5 Ride Combo at Navy Pier for $8

Sometimes, first timer’s of IML will feel a bit overwhelmed, too.  Navy Pier is a great option to get away from the Testosterone Madness for a few hours.  And it’s within walking distance so you can still wear your gear. (People do it!)


Click on the photo above to be taken to the deal which expires in 24 hours.  

Remembering Mr. Marcus Hernandez

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This is a great collage video dedicated to Marcus which was shown at IML. I’m really happy it made it to YouTube. He was a special guy. I admired the work and involvement he had in the community as well as the people that are his family. I only knew him from social circles at events and only met the guy once, when he was playfully drunk at a party and shared some special words with me which were… “Get the fuck out of my way, Twink”.


 (I’m told if you knew him, it was a joke).





Mr. Marcus Hernandez, a fixture in the leather community and at so many IML’s over the years. Remembered fondly at the 32nd International Mr. Leather Competition in Chicago. May 2010.

IML 2012 Update

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Hi everyone….heads up! Hotel rooms are booking very quickly now and some specialty rooms (Regency and Suites) are almost sold out. Plenty of regular rooms are available…for now. 


You must use this link to reserve your room at the Hyatt this year: https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_gi_new&groupID=3849134

Rates start at $175!

Also, weekend packages are also on sale. Click on this link to get started: https://www.boxofficetickets.com/go/event?id=152615

The vendor market is coming together nicely and is just about sold out as well. The list of vendors will be posted on the IML website in the next week or so. Be sure to check www.imrl.com for updates and weekend schedules.


See everyone in May!
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You can also be a part of the IML Facebook Page HERE.

The IML 2012 Poster

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International Mister Leather released the 2012 Poster today. On that note, friendly reminder that the rooms at the Host Hotel are indeed selling out as they normally do end of February. Now is the time to book your hotel. Always best to be at the Host Hotel where the action is at. More information from IML below…




“If you’re booking a room at the Hyatt–our host hotel, please remember to NOT call their 800 # reservation line. You’ll likely be told the hotel is sold out (by hotel staff). And it is NOT! You MUST use the reservation link on our website. You can also use this link which will take you directly to the reservation system set up for IML attendees. Please feel free to share this Link:

 BOOK A ROOM AT THE IML HOST HOTEL

POLL RESULTS: Which Kink Event in 2012 are you most excited for?

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Granted, there’s more events out there than I could possibly list for the Poll, here is the results of the latest poll on my Blog.  Not to sound like I’m speaking ill of the events, but I’m a little surprised how far down the list MIR and CLAW came into play but the other results are not terribly surprising.  

International Mister Leather in Chicago
  54 (31%)
Mid-Atlantic Leather in DC
  29 (16%)
Full Fetish Weekend in London
  20 (11%)
Folsom Street Fair in SF
  36 (20%)
Dore Alley Fair in SF
  26 (15%)
Folsom Street Fair in Berlin
  39 (22%)
Leather and Fetish weekend in Berlin
  18 (10%)
West Coast Rubber in Palm Springs, CA
  10 (5%)
Mr. International Rubber in Chicago
  26 (15%)
Fetish Weekend in Toronto
  11 (6%)
ICON Detroit Leather Carnival
  2 (1%)
CLAW: Cleveland Leather Awareness Weekend
  18 (10%)
Mr. American Rubber in NYC
  7 (4%)
Mates Weekend in Provincetown, MA
  9 (5%)
Mr. Twin Cities Leather in Minneapolis
  4 (2%)
POLL IDEAS… got any?   

Feel free to EMAIL ME.