May 22, 2015 | to | May 25, 2015 |
International Mr Leather IML - One of the biggest leather/fetish events in the world returns to Chicago this May! We’ll be celebrating our 37th annual contest as the hottest leather (and rubber!) men from around the world converge on the Congress Plaza Hotel for four days of events, including the contest shows, parties, and our HUGE vendor market! Chicago, IL.
International Mr. Leather (IML) is an international conference and contest of leathermen held annually in May since 1979 in Chicago, Illinois. IML spans several days, and includes the International Mr. Leather competition, as well as other events, such as speakers, socials, themed dance parties and a large leather vendor market.
International Mr Leather IML 2015
Friday, May 22, 2015
- The Leather Market – the world’s best collection of leather and fetish vendors.
Noon – 7p.m. $10 donation for all-weekend access, all proceeds go to the Leather Archives and Museum. - IML Opening Ceremonies
(Location TBA)
Introduction of contestants and judges, IML Contestants are judged on their appearance and stage presence. Additionally we will be unveiling of the IML 2015 Flag.
9 p.m. (doors open at 8 p.m.)
Saturday, May 23, 2015
- The Leather Market – the world’s best collection of leather and fetish vendors.
11a.m. – 7p.m. $10 donation for all-weekend access, all proceeds go to the Leather Archives and Museum. - IML Pecs & Personality (Physique Competition)
(Location TBA)
IML Contestants are judged on their appearance and stage presence. Doors open at 8:00 pm and show begins at 9:00 pm. Proudly Sponsored by Orbitz.
Sunday, May 24, 2015
- The Leather Market – the world’s best collection of leather and fetish vendors.
11a.m. – 5p.m. $10 donation for all-weekend access, all proceeds go to the Leather Archives and Museum. - 36th Annual International Mr. Leather Competition
(Location TBA)
6p.m. (doors open at 5 p.m.) - IML Victory Celebration Party
House of Blues – 329 North Dearborn
After the contest til 4am
Monday, May 25, 2015
- The Leather Market – the world’s best collection of leather and fetish vendors.
Hours 11a.m. – 4 p.m. $10 donation for all-weekend access, all proceeds go to the Leather Archives and Museum. - Black and Blue Ball
The traditional IML final blowout “sweat disco” celebration. Monday, May 30 from 8 p.m. – 4 a.m.
(Location TBA)
Contestant Schedule of Events at a Glance
- Thursday, May 21:
Contestant Registration – MANDATORY
12:00 P.M. Congress Plaza Hotel - Friday, May 22:
Rehearsal for Opening Ceremonies – Time and location TBA - Saturday, May 23:
Interview (time assigned at registration)
Rehearsal for Physique & Stage Presence
6:40 P.M. - Sunday, May 24:
Meet for IML contest and rehearsal
Time and location TBA - Monday, May 25:
Contestant Scores
12:00 P.M., IML office at the host hotel
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