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Join us for International Mr. Leather May 23-27, 2026. Congress Plaza Hotel, Chicago IL.

 Chicago, IL
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New Handles. Same Profiles. We have updated our Instagram, X, and Bluesky handles to match our IMLBB branding! Remember to follow us at: Instagram: @imlbbchicago X: @IMLBBChicago Bluesky: @imlbb.bsky.social
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Know someone who would make a great IMLBB 2027 judge? We're looking for nominations for both the IML and IMBB contests! Go to imlbb.com, click "Nominate your 2027 IMLBB Judges Today!" at the top, and tell us who you'd like to nominate and why.
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IMLBB is proud to welcome Rene Hebert, International Mr. Leather 2025, as our Bootblack Program Manager, overseeing logistics across Open Shine, the Bootblack Mentorship Program, and the International Mr. Bootblack Competition (IMBB).
Rene Hebert, International Mr. Leather 2025, performing his final shine at the Spit Shine party at IMLBB 2026. Rene kneels at a wooden shine stand, polishing a black boot.

ALT Rene Hebert, International Mr. Leather 2025, performing his final shine at the Spit Shine party at IMLBB 2026. Rene kneels at a wooden shine stand, polishing a black boot.

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Our existing team will continue to lead their areas of responsibility, and Rene's role will make sure everything works together and that the IMBB competition has direct support.
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As promised, below is our restructured process for selecting the International Mr. Leather contestant class. For clarity, this applies only to the IML contest. The IMBB application process remains unchanged.
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If I don’t get picked in the lottery can I enter the following year? That’s up to your producer. You have 2 years to enter, but each producer can only send one contestant.
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For more details, additional FAQ's, and eligibility requirements, please visit the IMLBB website. We appreciate the feedback from the community, and we’re grateful for every one of you. imrl.com/iml-contestant-sele…
IML Contestant Selection | Int'l Mr. Leather

IML Contestant Selection | Int'l Mr. Leather

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Hi, all Last week we announced some changes at IMLBB that didn’t go over well. 🧵 👇️
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We are working hard on ironing out some questions of scalability and execution, but we will have a new application process to announce by the end of the week.
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Thank you for your patience as we work with you to find the right balance between legacy and growth. Yours in leather and service, IMLBB Director Team
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Beginning with the 2027 contest, International Mr. Leather will limit the class to 50 contestants. The pre-approved list of feeder contests is now posted at imrl.com/iml-feeder-contests. Senior Director of Contests Daddy Tony explains the decision in the video. Transcript 🧵👇️
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If you have any questions or think you would like to apply to volunteer to take a seat at the table where these decisions are made, please fill out the contact form on the website. internationalmrleather.com/i…
IML Contestant Selection | Int'l Mr. Leather

IML Contestant Selection | Int'l Mr. Leather

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As we start our preparations, we are looking forward to a great year. We'll see each of you in January for the annual IMLBB press conference where we'll announce the judges and our headlining events for the 2027 year. Thank you.
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