International Mr. Leather

Congratulations Rene!

“Thank you, Mayor deHarte, for taking time out of your schedule to show appreciation and recognition for folks in the community. And especially thank you for including me in this as well.

Being able to serve as Mr Palm Springs Leather (and now IML) has been a privilege. ❤️🖤💙”

Winners of International Mr. Leather 2025

IML 2025 Winner: Rene Hebert, Mr. Palm Springs Leather 2025
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IML First Runner-up: Zephyr Merkur, Mr. Eagle NYC 2025
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IML Second Runner-up: Michael Tikili, Mr. Pittsburgh Leather Fetish 2024

Sway Dispensary, located at:
3340 N Halsted St. (across from Sidetrack) is Illinois' First Queer, Black, Latino-Owned Recreational Cannabis Dispensary. Offering 15% off an item for IML attendees that show a receipt/ticket in-store.

Link: www.everybodysway.com

IML, Sociall Media Team

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Get Your IML Video Head Cleaner 2 — Just $70 at Guest Services. Ask for Tony.

Stock is limited and demand is high—don’t miss your chance to grab this collector’s essential while it lasts.

Only $70 for a piece of IML history.

IML, Social Media Team

Check out the parade of contestants headed to The Vic for tonight’s contest!

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Monday Night – The party doesn’t stop! Dive into the infamous “Black & Blue Ball” which is at Jackhammer. It’s dark, it’s wild! It’s everything you've heard and MORE!

Jackhammer
6406 N. Clark Street
Chicago, IL. 60626

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Download our mobile app for "International Mr. Leather” created with:

Yapp my.yapp.us/IML2025

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The Top 20 will be announced during the contest tomorrow evening at 6 PM

Keeping our staff and volunteers fueled and ready to go today, we’d like to thank Big Gay Sal’s Pizza for the food today! We all greatly appreciate your help and generosity.

biggaysalspizza.com

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For folks attending the contest Sunday and wanting to head up early or stay a little later, the CTA Red Line is only one block west of the Congress Plaza Hotel. Ride north 9 stops to the front door of The Vic theater. CTA accepts Tap-To-Pay for easy access!

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🚨SUNDAY ONLY TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE!🚨

Want to catch the finale of the International Mr. Leather contest? Tickets are now available for Sunday’s portion only! Catch Ralph Bruneau, Girl Complex, and Jack Keegan hosting this amazing experience from your own home!

#IML2025 #IML #IML47

Tonight’s decision-makers. Our IML 2025 judges are taking their seats, ready to evaluate strength, presence, and passion for Physique and Stage.

📌Anthony @sabaanthony89
Sash Wife for Ed Alo, Mr. Atlanta Eagle 2024
📌 pup Dante@pupdante_ga
Emotional support puppy for Ed Alo, Mr. Atlanta Eagle 2024

📌 Steve @mrcmenleather2022 sash wife to Adam Hughes, Mr CMEM Leather 2024
📌 Robert Rutley, Mr Providence Eagle Antonio Reisopoulos @mrblack_ri
📌 Paul Chambers @Flyboyynextdoor
Mr Bolt Leather Sacramento 2025
📌 John husler ; @ugghhhpls ; Mr Dallas Eagle

📌 LadyGrey, sash wife of Mr Route 66 Leather
📌 Maxwell, sash-father of Italian Fetishman of the Year 2024 (Rufus)
📌 Nolan @echosofpetrichor sash wife to Zephyr Me Eagle NYC 2025 @anydeviation
📌 Brenden @brendenhowarth sash wife to Bronco Mr New England Leather

Behind every contestant is a circle of love, laughter, and leather. This photo features some the partners, sash wives, and chosen family of the #IML2025 contestants—those whose support makes this stage possible. This one’s for the ones who hold us down and lift us up. #LeatherLove #SashFamily

The energy’s building as judges and staff arrive at #IML2025. A legacy of leather, kink, and community is unfolding—let’s make history together!

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Nibbles, Iowa Pup 2017 says:
“I love coming to Unleashed because I can get into a different headspace and play with other pups! I this is one of my favorite parts of IML!
I wouldn’t miss it!”

Unleashed starts off with a room full of excited pets and critters! Squeaky toys are flying through the air and playful pups are wrestling on the mats!

#IML2025 #IML #IML47 #HumanPets

Folks are waiting anxiously for the start of the Physique and Stage Presence part of IML 2025 at The Vic Theatre! Check out the line!

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Still at the Congress? Come check out Unleashed! The annual pet, critter, and handler party in Rendezvous, starting in 10 minutes! #IML2025 #IML #IML47

Our volunteers are hard at work helping make IML the best it can be! On behalf of all of us we’d like to thank Ann Sather for supplying food for our Volunteer Lounge to keep them fueled and ready to go!

IML, Social Media Coordinator
“Riku”

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Nightshift VIP – Sponsored by Recon

TONIGHT! TONIGHT!

Friday, May 23, 2025
Nightshift: A Recon Social
Congress Plaza Hotel
10:00 PM - 2:00 AM

It’s seductive, it’s bold, it’s unapologetically IML.

#NightshiftVIP #IML47 #Recon #AfterDarkExperience #SwagWithASecret

Part 2 of the interview

RECON are proud to return to IML47 as our International Media Sponsor. Tom Keller (IML International Relations Coordinator) catches up with Antoin Strachan (Recon Brand Manager) to discuss their return to IML and the inspiration behind their brand new Nightshift event tonight.

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Staring in 15 minutes!

International Mr. Leather Congress Plaza Hotel Download "International Mr. Leather Congress Plaza Hotel", a mobile app created with Yapp.

Good morning beautiful people! Here are some reminders for today:

Help Desk - 9:30 AM - 8 PM
Guest Services - 10 AM - 9 PM
Vendor Mart - Noon - 7 PM
Open Shine (2nd Floor) - Noon - 7 PM
Open Shine (1st Floor) - 3 PM - Midnight

YAPP: my.yapp.us/IML2025

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Doors are now open for the IML Opening Ceremonies in the Florentine Room on the 3rd floor of the Congress! The show begins at 7 PM. See you there! #IML #IML2025 #IML47