The 31st annual International Mr. Leather (IML) conference took over the Chicago Hilton, 720 S. Michigan, with its market, competitions and parties over Memorial Day Weekend. More than 50 contestants from around the world competed for the title of Mr. IML 2009. Jeffrey Payne, Mr. Texas Leather 2009, is the new 2009 IML; first runner-up was Brendan McGovern (Mr. Leather Ottawa 2009) and second runner-up was Alan Penrod (Mr. Atlanta Eagle 2009). McG of the Black Eagle Toronto was named International Bootblack. Photos by Jerry Nunn, Steve Starr and Israel Wright; more photos are in Nightspots.
31st annual International Mr. Leather photos
