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Rene (Winner IML 2025). Photo by Joseph Stevens
Rene (Winner IML 2025). Photo by Joseph Stevens
Zephyr Merkur (1st Runner Up), Rene (IML 2025 Winner), Michael Tikili (2nd Runner Up). Photo by Josseph Stevens
Zephyr Merkur (1st Runner Up), Rene (IML 2025 Winner), Michael Tikili (2nd Runner Up). Photo by Josseph Stevens

International Mr Leather’s 47th year came to a close the evening of May 25 at The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield Ave. 

The winner of IML 2025 was Mr. Palm Springs Leather 2025 Rene Hebert. First runner up was Mr. Eagle NYC 2025 Zephyr Merkur, while second runner up was Mr. Pittsburgh Leather Fetish 2024 Michael Tikili. Organizers also announced that International Mr. Bootblack will again be contest partners with International Mister Leather in 2026.