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    The new International Mr. Leather 2014 Ramien Pierre (center), flanked by first runner-up Steve Dupont (left) and second runner-up Cody Troy (right). Also pictured: International Mr. Bootblack 2014 Scout. Photos by Verdell Shannon
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The weekend-long International Mr. Leather 2014 competition culminated Sunday, May 25, with the choosing of Mr. DC Eagle 2014 Ramien Pierre as the new International Mr. Leather at Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph St. Pierre was chosen out of a field of 46 contestants from all over the world, including first runner-up Mr. New England Leather 2014 Steve Dupont and second runner-up Mr. Midwest Leather 2013 Cody Troy. Speakers for the evening’s festivities included IML founder Chuck Renslow and Rick Storer of the Leather Archives and Museum. Attendees were also treated to a few numbers by all-male string quartet Well-Strung. San Francisco’s Scout was also chosen as International Mr. Bootblack 2014.

Photos by Verdell Shannon. Additional photos at the link: windycitytimes.com/gay/lesbian/news/photospreadthumbs.php?APUB=wct&ADATE=2014-05-26&AGALLERY=IML2014VerdellShannon.