International Mr. Leather (IML) is the world's most prestigious leather title contest, held annually in Chicago over Memorial Day weekend. Since 1979, IML has brought together the global leather community for the contest, vendor mart, and dozens of associated parties and events. It is the flagship event of the international leather community.
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IML 2026 takes place over Memorial Day weekend (late May) in Chicago. The contest weekend features the Mr. Leather contestant interviews, the Leather Market vendor fair, the main IML contest and show, and dozens of associated parties across Chicago's leather bars. Check imrl.com for official schedule and hotel block details.