IML Contestants

Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, I relocated to Phoenix in 2001, where I began to explore and embrace my leather identity. I am a proud member and events coordinator of the Arizona Men of Leather and competed for the title of Mr. Anvil Phoenix 2024, earning First Runner-Up before winning the title in 2025. I created the Arizona Leather Pride Flag, making Arizona the second state after Colorado to have a state-specific leather pride flag. Through my title and involvement, I have raised funds and awareness for Mulligan’s Manor, the Alzheimer’s Association of Arizona, NourishPHX, and the Leather Archives Museum.

Randall (aka Nerdy Otter) is proud to serve as Mr. Dallas Eagle 2025. Randall uses he/him pronouns and identifies as a demisexual, otter, introvert, but ultimately believes labels are for clothes. Randall brings both curiosity and heart to the leather community. Known for his quick wit, nerdy charm, and commitment to service, Randall believes leather is for everyone and is at its best when it builds bridges — between people, experiences, and generations. He’s also been known to make connections between childhood games and values within the leather community – maybe he has identified with the leather community since birth.

Austin Abernathy, is a charismatic volunqueer from Houston, TX. His involvement across Texas benefits trans legal aid, voter registration, food pantries, queer services, HIV care, clothing drives, and immigration legal services. Austin loves to keep his hands busy repurposing pre-loved leather items, tailoring gear for community members, sewing clothes, and cooking dairy-free meals. He may not have a sense of smell, but he loves to get up close to a musky, salty, and sweaty armpit.

Denzel Belin proudly calls Minnesota his home and currently serves as President of Twin Cities Spectrum, a BIPOC leather, kink, and fetish club. Belin is a board member of Minnesota Leather Pride. In addition, he is an associate member of Atons of Minneapolis and Twin Cities Cuttles. Belin works as a writer and actor for The Brave New Workshop sketch comedy theater. He’s been a host and speaker for Twin Cities Quorum, Planned Parenthood NCS, and more. Belin flags Navy Blue, Light Blue, and Hunter Green all on the left side. Instagram: @from_washington.

Master Adam is Mr Nu Towne 2025 and a member of the Arizona Men of Leather and BLUF. He was born and raised in Los Angeles, California and now lives in Phoenix, Arizona. He is a former Board Member of Threshold (2014) and former Executive Committee Member of the Arizona Power Exchange (2023). He began his Leather journey in 1988 and is Sir and Handler of Pup Bandito, Southwest Pet 2026.

Sir Jim is from Cleveland Ohio, where he won R&J Leather Mr. Classic Leather 2025. Our Leather Community inspires him through its commitment to mentoring the next generation. Since retiring in 2023, Sir Jim taught and learned at CLAW, LLC, KBC and Leatherfolk book clubs. When chairing events through his leather club for AIDS and HIV charities, Sir Jim strives to make education fun. As club Secretary and Newsletter editor, keeping up with leather community means reporting every level from local bars to International Events.

Shkody, aka Puppy Dino, is the reigning Mr. Fetish Germany 2026. As the first Muslim Albanian candidate for International Mister Leather, he proudly represents visibility, resilience, and diversity, advocating for a fetish community where all identities and cultures belong.

A Two-Spirit elder in training and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Johnny provides mental health services for under-resourced communities in San Francisco. He organizes ceremonies and events for queer and trans Latine and indigiqueer/two-spirit communities. Recently Johnny was elected to the board of San Francisco’s Leather & LGBTQ Cultural District, where he aims to keep the South of Market neighborhood kinky and expand more spaces for trans, disabled people and people of color. Johnny flags grey and green on the left; dark pink and gold lamé on the right; and loves training and taking care of pups.

Dat Ashe, Mr. Texas Leather 2025, is a trans leatherman with a long history of sex work and erotic art. He feels his best embodying his role as a Monster, proudly flagging maroon to his left at all times. He finds joy and fulfillment in kink spaces, where he can embrace his sexuality, identity, neurodivergence, and disability without fear or shame. Part of this joy also comes from combining his other interests with the lifestyle, such as cosplay or ballroom dancesport. He is a proud cosplayer of 15 years and loves finding new ways to marry it with kink.

Brad Speck (Mr. Cleveland Leather 2025) started his leather journey in the late 1900's, he has blended being a performing artist, kinkster, and activist throughout his life. He has served on 10 different nonprofit boards and has helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for various LGBTQ+ charities. When not in leather, he is a realtor, musician, burlesque performer (the Major Treble), and currently serves as President of the Cleveland Pride Band. Insert joke about rusty trombones here.

I am the current Mr. Toolshed of Palm Springs, California. Born and raised in Los Angeles, I’ve dedicated the last decade to uplifting the LGBTQ+ community. As a mental health therapist at the Los Angeles LGBT Center, I provide compassionate care, supporting queer individuals through health challenges and recovery journeys.

Jacob is a proud poz Queenslander, pig, and lifelong leather lover. He is an outgoing goofball and a strong believer that community is built through service, connection, and solidarity. Whether representing his community to the media and government or kneeling in a darkroom or urinal, Jacob carries his values everywhere. He is one of Brisbane Pride's directors and has volunteered with many queer charities and community groups. After time away due to injuries, Jacob has gratefully reconnected with his body, kinks, and people. A daggy dad to his friends, he loves travel, cooking, gaming, and helping people come together.

Doc Elite is Mr. Reno Leather 2025-2026. Originally from New York City, he relocated to Reno in 2022. A proud advocate for the leather community's legacy of supporting health causes, Doc Elite represents the "Biggest Little City in the World" regionally and nationally, as well as partnering locally with organizations like Gilead and Northern Nevada HOPES. Beyond the leather scene, Doc Elite holds a Ph.D. and is an adjunct professor of digital media at NYU and USC. In his leisure time, Doc Elite enjoys traveling to leather events, reading history, and spending time with his supportive husband.

Mr. Eagle of Wilton Manors 2026. My leather journey is rooted in authenticity, service, & community. Leather gave me confidence, chosen family, and a space where I could fully own who I am. I believe in honoring tradition while making room for growth, visibility, and inclusivity. When I’m not in leather, I’m a registered dietitian passionate about helping others thrive, a devoted husband and cat dad. I proudly wear my title to uplift and represent the heart of my South Florida leather community.

Jamie is this year's Mister Leather Europe and represents ECMC and Leathermen of Ireland. He's been involved in the European scene for over a decade, and is a proud member of Qualgeist Berlin, Proteus, and the Leather Archives & Museum. He also likes to photograph his leather journeys across Europe. He believes that everyone has potential for growth through leather and physically showing up is most valuable thing we can do as a community. His lifelong dream is to open a local clubhouse so he can encourage & educate for a new generation of Irish SM players.

As Mister Leather Italy 2025 and founder of Kinksters Campania, I am deeply committed to community building through active volunteerism and fundraising. My experience includes dedicated service at major international events and a consistent role as a Judge and Tally for various Mister contests. Beyond my activism, I am an avid motorcyclist, nature enthusiast, and bear lover with a passion for naturism. A skilled leathercrafter and creative cook, I travel to connect different fetish cultures, proudly bringing the authentic identity of my land and the prestige of my national title to the stage.

Abe Villarreal is a proud lifelong resident of the Rio Grande Valley and Mr. RGV Leather 2025. Shaped by the Valley’s rich binational, bicultural roots, Abe learned early the power of visibility in spaces that can feel unaccepting. Coming out later in life, he found healing through community members who held space for him—teaching him to live loudly, visibly, and unapologetically. Both in the community and professionally, Abe works to ensure queer people feel seen, supported, and celebrated. His mission is unity, resilience, and shared strength across every color of the rainbow.

Kevin is a queer, kinky, sober, neurodivergent gear nerd, proudly representing his hometown as Mr. San Diego Leather 2025. He is honoured to spend every day sharing Leather from behind the counter at Gear San Diego, endeavoring to be a safe and friendly guide to the community that changed his life for the better, just as others did for him. Kevin’s greatest passion lies in helping others find the gear, club, or event where they can truly spread their wings and fly. He is an FAA certified drone pilot, enthusiastic film and TV nerd, occasional gymnast, and Doctor Who megafan.

BB, Laird Leatherman 2025, is a community volunteer with years of experience advocating for mental and sexual health, HIV and AIDS awareness, leadership development, and queer focused advocacy and governance. Originally from Sri Lanka and now calling Melbourne home, BB brings the lived experience of a leather person of colour and immigrant. His title year focused on amplifying underrepresented voices, celebrating intersectional experiences, and strengthening connections across communities. Driven by a commitment to visibility and empowerment, BB works to uplift fetish and kink communities while raising funds to support LGBTQIA+ people in need, fostering spaces where authenticity and diversity thrives.

Brian Hettler is Mr. Los Angeles Leather 2026, a proud leatherman, bear, and creative based in Hollywood, CA. He serves as President of Bears LA, where he focuses on building chosen family, expanding inclusivity, and strengthening community impact. As a Sister of Perpetual Indulgence and Prince of the Imperial Court of Los Angeles, Brian brings heart, humor, and intention to everything he does. His work is grounded in visibility, service, and joy, honoring those who came before while creating space for others to find their way.

Noble LaPier is a titleholder with a heart of gold who brings a story of love, happiness, and self-value as the foundation of his title year. Noble’s past experiences helps remind his community that personal happiness and growth comes first. You need to love yourself, before you can love others. Noble often travels the east coast for community events to support. His passion in life has always been the theater and the experiences people have. Noble continues to work at a non-profit broadway tour-house so that he may see the joy that the arts can bring to his community.

BDSM Master, with more than 10 year on the Brazilian Community, I'm a researcher and educator on Kinky community, especially on the Brazilian scene. I use the fetish on my work as theatre director and have a podcast where I interview the community to share our historys and experiences. Beyond that, I have more than 50 videos with short lessons about kinky on my Youtube channel and Instagram. I also produce BDSM videos on X, and I’m a collector of Books and Kinky fine arts. On my year as Mr Fetish Brazil, I've been to over 110 community events

A Spaniard raised in Germany who now calls Sydney/Gadigal home, Luis considers himself an international citizen. He speaks five languages and has lived in four countries. His journey into the leather community began in Barcelona in 2018 and has flourished in Sydney where he was named Sydney Mr Leather 2025. He is a proud member of the Sydney Leather Men and a frequent collaborator with Studio Kink. Professionally, Luis is an International Marketing and Clinical Education Manager in healthcare. Whether it be facilitating a medical tutorial, or presenting a kink workshop, Luis’ biggest passion is combining education with community.

Ricky Mestre is a talented and award winning multimedia artist with a Bachelors Degree in Fine Art. He is the founder of Greater Bridgeport Pride in Bridgeport Connecticut celebrating its 16 consecutive year this summer. His work has a few different styles and has been exhibited in various museums and galleries across the state. He has used his art for charity for numerous organizations. He is the co-captain of Team Pride for Aids Walk New York raising money since 2012. Ricky enjoys helping to uplift his community to watch it succeed.

Once a lost pup, Titan Fenrir, found his voice and purpose within the community, embracing his identity as a kinkster, leather man, and educator. A defender by nature and profession, he fights daily for the dignity, rights, and lives of others by starting and facilitating recovery and support programs, to teaching impromptu pop-up education moments. Inspired by the wolf Fenrir, he balances strength with submission, leadership with restraint. Titan Fenrir is grounded in a river of hope; a science and a conviction that tomorrow can be better than today when people are seen, heard, and loved.

Derek is from York, Pennsylvania, is a former sailor from the Navy, currently a member of Veterans Leather Alliance, and the 23rd Mr. Fire Island Leather. First introduced into the leather community while serving, now he spends his time in Out & Proud bowling league he helped form, co-founder of Pets of Central PA, co-founder of Central PA Leather group, and helping raise funds for his local LGBTQ+ center in Harrisburg. In his free time he watches anime, plays Magic the Gathering, makes killer cocktails, and travels with his husband and boy.

I am Mr. Leather Montreal 2025, Antoine Incuir, a proud Lebanese man representing Montreal. Rooted in resilience and community, I stand as a visible advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and HIV awareness, prevention, and education. My journey blends culture, leather, and leadership, using visibility to open conversations and build safer, inclusive spaces. As a host and collaborator, I create and support multiple events across the Montreal area, celebrating diversity, consent, and connection. I believe representation matters, and I proudly amplify voices, honor our histories, and inspire solidarity—locally and beyond—through action, empathy, and unwavering pride.

Mr. GNI Leather 2025 represents Gay Naturists International and lives in the DC metro area with his two black cats Midna and Binx. He is 41 year-old life-long nudist with over a decade of ties to the leather community in DC. Matt is a pledge with Potomac MC and an Associate Member of the DC Boys of Leather. His interests include photography, disability activism, camping, fitness, and volunteering. Affectionately identifying as "blind as a bat", what he lacks in sight he makes up for in vision--of a open and inclusive leather community that embraces all body sizes, shapes, and levels…

My name is Shane Orr, I live in Portland Oregon with my partner and our two cats. I’m 55 years old and a pharmacist by trade. I have been a member of the leather community for 30 years in several different states around the country. I am a versatile switch and enjoy a variety of kinks.

Mr Fireside Daddy 2025, Mobile AL (Birthplace of America’s Mardi Gras) aka "Daddy Boot Bear" is a farm/swamp boy from South Alabama who built a career in New Orleans, now lives in Biloxi MS. Flagging red since 1977. Nurseryman, internationally recognized plant breeder (orchids). Resident bootblack for Crescent City Leathermen NOLA 1st shoes were corner kicker boots. Doc Martens & Wescos are now my go-tos. Sponsor: Flip Side Lounge Fireside was the name of the title bar when I protested Anita Bryant out front at age 17. Sponsor: Crescent City Leathermen Raised to fight for social justice & civil rights through actions

Born in Mississippi, baked in New Orleans, this San Franciscan with a heart of gold leads the way with cleverness and integrity. Neurodivergent with Tourette Syndrome, Gray enjoys being grunty, twitchy, and weird. His hobbies include reading, writing, board games,, woodworking, baking his feelings to give away for free compliments, experimenting with new ways to gold leaf himself, and his 35 year hobby, video games, (to keep up his hand eye coordination.). Lifestyle (kinks) include Leather, fisting, and erotic hypnosis. When not fundraising for the world’s only Leather & LGBTQ Cultural District, Gray supports his home bar, the SF Eagle.

After 11 years in Pittsburgh, Gage Ryder found his home in the leather community — collecting unique gear and building deep bonds with kinksters and civilians alike. As Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather, he aims to be an ambassador for the community, championing authenticity in a world driven by division. His mission is simple: invite others to embrace their true selves, seek self-understanding, and accept the full spectrum of who they are. Outside of leather and fetish, Gage enjoys drawing, writing, cooking, exercise, meditation, astrology, travel, tarot, and always picking up something new.

You can call me Kai. I was elected Italian Fetishman of the Year 2025, in Milan in March of 2025, and have been representing my club, Leather & Fetish Milano, as well as the Italian fetish community around Europe. Coming from the north of Italy, I’ve grown up bilingual, speaking both German & Italian, and being part of both cultures. Currently I’m living in Vienna, Austria. Outside of my life in leather, I play rugby in a inclusive (LGBTQIA+) club, the Vienna Eagles RFC. Besides that, I love eating and getting to know new people. So, wanna share a pizza?

Ames is a transmasc Photographer with an emphasis on sex and body positive portraiture. He is the inaugural Mx Atlanta Eagle

Sgt. Alex was born in Venezuela and lives in Cincinnati with his dog, Moca. He is the founder of Fetish & Leather Panama and former President of the Latin American Leather & Fetish Alliance (2024–25). Grounded in fellowship and authenticity, he builds bridges across borders by promoting education, visibility, and connection within global communities. A proud member of BLUF and ILBS, he believes strength and warmth can coexist in leadership. Professionally, he works in market research and analytics, enjoying spirituality, chocolate, and travel—finding purpose in shared stories that strengthen the kink community through collaboration, accountability, and inclusive service-driven leadership.

Honey Davenport: Mr. Palm Springs Leather 2026 Honey Davenport is a multidisciplinary artist, activist, and proud member of the Palm Springs Leather Order of the Desert. With a 20-year legacy of performance excellence, Honey blends the discipline of a Leather Leader with a profound commitment to self expression. From DJing to Rupaul’s Drag Race, Honey leverages their visibility to champion radical inclusion. Dedicated to amplifying marginalized voices, they lead through action—proving that our community’s true strength lies in unity, sophistication, and the exhilarating pursuit of queer joy.

Paul Gosselin is Mr. CMEN Leather 2025 and a Los Angeles–based producer, actor, and writer. He has been an active member of the CMEN nudist community since 2018. Professionally, he is the creator of the digital soap opera series "Misguided" and has spent a decade working as a professional manny. In the leather world, Paul is a dedicated power bottom who values the physical and emotional connections of the scene. He enjoys bondage, impact play, and anonymous fun. As a way to unwind, Paul shares his thoughtful writings in his Substack: "No Reciprocation Necessary."

Sir Kirk is a New York City–based professional Dominant with over twenty years of experience. A two-time titleholder—Mr. Ramrod 2013 (Ft. Lauderdale) and Mx Kink NYC 2025—he is a national kink and fetish educator dedicated to safe, informed exploration. He champions ethical mentorship grounded in consent, communication, and mutual respect. His interests include Leather, D/s dynamics, fisting, bondage, and impact play. A member of The 15 Association, Delta Brotherhood International, and BLUF #102, he brings authority and compassion. A former professional ballet dancer and rodeo barrel racer, he now explores porn and content creation with unapologetic confidence.

Mi nombre es Jaiver Amador (J. Amador). Soy Administrador de Servicios de Salud y Magíster en Salud Pública, con amplia trayectoria en el sector público y comunitario en Colombia, donde he ejercido como Secretario de Salud, Coordinador de Promoción y Prevención y Gerente Hospitalario, siempre comprometido con el bienestar colectivo y la justicia social. He sido aliado activo de la comunidad LGBTIQ+, promoviendo educación, diversidad y respeto. A través de la fundación Manos que Transforman y Construyen, trabajo por el cuidado de adultos mayores vulnerables. Como Mr. Colombia Leather 2026, represento liderazgo, servicio, orgullo leather y humanidad.

I’m Kevin, Mr. Missouri Leather 2025, also known as The GCW I come from a proud legacy of men who helped build and strengthen Missouri’s leather community, and I’m honored to carry that legacy forward. My passion is rooted in service, charity, and supporting the LGBTQA+ community through action and connection. I value authenticity, brotherhood, and the spirit that brings our community together. Whether volunteering, fundraising, or celebrating leather culture, I believe in giving my all. I enjoy the rugged, unapologetic side of leather life and proudly embrace the energy, devotion, and service that define who I am.

Larry Foster is a devoted husband, father, and community leader who believes that strength is rooted in vulnerability and service. Professionally, he leads in education, mentoring future professionals and building cultures of accountability and care. In leather, he has found a space where authenticity is celebrated and brotherhood runs deep. His IML journey is about growth—pushing past comfort, building new connections, and representing with pride. Larry competes to honor the resilience, unity, and power of a community that has shaped him.

I’m a 41-year-old from Denmark and currently serve as Secondary Secretary for eight fetish clubs across Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Estonia, and Hamburg. In 2025, I became the second titleholder of Mr. Fetish World. As Denmark has no national leather or fetish title, I had to earn one internationally first. That win made history and paved my way forward. I am also only the third Dane ever to compete at International Mr. Leather, proudly representing leather communities across five countries and Hamburg in Germany.

Life as a leather man is exciting and liberating to Mees, and he wants everyone to get a chance to experience that themselves. During his title year, his goal was to get as many people as possible to see, touch, and ideally wear leather gear -- especially those who wouldn't normally get the opportunity. On Sundays, Mees works at De Trut, a volunteer-run queer club night that raises money for queer and HIV/AIDS-related projects. Among other causes, in 2025 De Trut funded Project Bloom, which provides young HIV-positive mothers in Uganda with the health care they need.

I am Stefan, LCNW Köhlkönig 2023 and Mr Fetish Germany 2025, actively engaged in the fetish community in Germany and across Europe. Through my voluntary roles, such as Social Welfare Officer of the Frankfurt Leather Club, I support members as a trusted point of contact and actively advocate for visibility, diversity, and acceptance. As an ambassador for the campaign FETISH WITHOUT LIMITS, I provide education on fetish and sexual health and connect fetish socials, AIDS support organizations, and CSD groups to break down prejudice and strengthen community bonds. For me, fetish is more than a hobby — it is family.

Boy Evan hails from the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania. He is the Inaugural Mr. Keystone Leather 2024, a proud U.S. Army veteran, and a member of the Bucks MC and the Veterans Leather Alliance. Leather found him during a time of personal rebuilding, and it became the space where he learned trust, accountability, and how to lead with heart. As Road Captain of the Bucks MC, he has the honor of running Santa Saturday®, bringing together like-minded people and organizations with a shared purpose of raising funds for nonprofits in need and strengthening collective impact through service. He dedicates his time…

SwitchBlade, aka pup Spliffy, is Mr. New Jersey Leather 2025. Like his name, he is sharp with his tongue and a switch in most kinks. A playful puppy with a sadistic side, keeps a flogger ready in exchange for a head scratch or belly rub! A sexual health provider/champion by day, and a proud kinkster/leatherman/pup by night; he can also be found dancing for events at a local bar near you. From volunteering to educating or organizing moshes and being judge’s boy, if it is a service SwitchBalde can offer, he will be the first to sign up!

Originally hailing from Asheville, NC, Champ has been in NYC since 2007 and started going to The Eagle in 2012 with a borrowed harness and leather boots and pants from a thrift store. In 2023 he co-launched INTO? (a leather and fetishwear gear night at the Eagle) which quickly turned into a movement that pushed the boundaries of what is possible at The Eagle, advocating for a more resilient and inclusive space for us to gather and play and fight fascism as a community. Volunteer/fundraising: Team Eagle, Mr. S Leather Crew at MAL and CLAW, and SAGE NYC.

I am an active member of the Hamburg fetish community, known for organizing events such as Hamburg Fetish Crawl and Hamburg Fetish Social. I initiated “HamburGear,” the first fetish weekend that brought together organizers across the scene and contributed to what is now the Hamburg Fetish Weekend, organized by Hamburg Fetish e.V. I also support the growth of Hamburg Fetish e.V. and continue to develop new community initiatives, including themed events and collaborations with different fetish groups.

Bear is an LGBTQ civil rights attorney fighting for the rights of California workers. He is proud to be both a poly leatherman and a committed husband to Davey Baker for 30 years. Bear spends his free time adding to his body art, gaming (Cyberpunk is his favorite), and hosting kink-positive events raising money for the Gender Health Center, a Sacramento charity supporting our trans brothers, sisters, and others. Bear gets his therapy in the gym, posting on Facebook, Instagram, and BlueSky (NSFW only @bearjocks), and playing with his canine companions.

Born and raised in Maine, Jeff moved to New Hampshire in 2000. After the devastating loss of a child to brain cancer, he entered the leather and kink community in 2016 and found strength, purpose, family, and belonging that helped save his life. As a survivor living with mental illness, Jeff advocates for LGBTQ+ mental health awareness. With no leather/kink spaces in NH, he became a regular at the Providence Eagle. Since winning his title, Jeff has focused on creating safer, inclusive spaces and is developing a Leather Mentor Program for newcomers, support, education, outreach, and meaningful community connections.