The world's hottest leathermen will come together to compete for the title of International Mr. Leather, in Chicago. About 400 gay leathermen gathered in Chicago in 1979 for the first International Mr. Leather contest. Today, the event has grown to be an annual tradition for thousands in the leather community - drawing contestants and attendees from around the globe. Once an event for hardcore leathermen, IML has expanded in recent years to include a more diverse crowd - from the experienced to the curious.
