Congratulations to Gabriel Mendez (TX, USA), winner of the IMLBB Art Showcase Director’s Award for ‘What Love’ (2026). The winner of the inaugural Director’s Award will have the opportunity to create and sell a limited edition poster for next year’s IMLBB weekend. #imlbbartshow

Congratulations to Dooney Potter (FL, USA), winner of the IMLBB Art Showcase Audience Choice Award for ‘Red Tape’ (2026). #imlbbartshow

Each year, flags for IML and IMBB are put on display for attendees and contestants to sign and be donated to the LA&M. This year, we present the FIRST IMLBB flag. And look at all the signatures of you wonderful leather folk that will be joining it. - Riku Social Media Manager

Empress Jessica Akanke turned wax play into an immersive art form, blending sensuality, trust, and performance into a demo the crowd won’t forget. Brianna Bunni - Social Media Team @BriannaBunnii

Your IMLBB Podium: International Mr. Bootblack 3rd - Pup Verde 2nd - Jimmy Basset 1st - Atlas Rose International Mr. Leather 3rd - Denzel Belin 2nd - Sgt. Alex 1st - Honey Davenport

Your IML top 20!!

Come meet the Chicago Hellfire Club at their social in the Florentine Room! Learn more about them, their events, And especially their kinky as fuck members!! - Riku Social Media Manager

Our APEX party is tonight at 10 PM in the Florentine Room in the Congress Plaza Hotel. DJ Alex Ramos will bring the beats and you bring the sweat. It’s going to be a night to remember!

From seasoned players to the curious, the energy at MAFIA’s Fist Club Rush was electric. Leather, sweat, and Chicago history collided in one packed room full of Leathermen ready to have a great time! A seductive celebration of community, inclusivity, and unapologetic kink.

The POC Leather Caucus brought together Leather people of color from around the world for a community discussion on maximizing the leather, kink & fetish experience for BIPOC while creating positive impact. The knowledge, connection & shared experiences were truly inspiring.

Tonight we gather, celebrate, and make space for Leather women to be fully seen. Join IMSBB 2026 Astrid and IMSL 2026 Akasha for the Leather Woman Social at Nobody’s Darling. Community, connection, conversation, and Chicago energy all in one room. See you from 7PM–10PM. 🖤❤️

Spicy Bootblacking presented by Tito Joey brought the heat from start to finish! Bound open and restrained, the bottom surrendered completely while the presenter, teased, taunted, and turned bootblacking into a seductive and informative performance of Leather and control.

We would like to thank our Silver Sponsors for IMLBB: Wolfstryker Leather - wolfstryker-leather.myshopify.com Cockeye Kink Custom Fetish Gear - cockeyekink.com Fetish Daddy - fetishdaddy.co.uk Check out their sites for more. Thank you for supporting IMLBB!

A quick PSA from your IMLBB Social Media team. IMLBB is a fantastic time for all, and we know many of you want to capture every fun, exciting, and sexy moment of it!

“LeatherU: Intro to Electro” was absolutely buzzing today! I showed up early, and the room was already packed wall-to-wall with curious minds. Wow — what a class! Master J. Tebias Perry Director of Engagement

We would like to thank our Chuck Renslow Presenting Sponsor for IMLBB: ViiV Healthcare Find out more about them at viivhealthcare.com Thank you so much for supporting IMLBB!

Geoffrey Millard introduced the Open Shine Mentorship Program for new and returning Bootblacks. Allison Boots IMBB Social Media #bootblack #bootblacking #imbb #mentorship

“Put the boots on their hands and they can’t escape easily.” Allison Boots IMBB Social Media #bootblack #bootblacking #imbb #eroticbootblacking

Technical Presentations for International Mr.Bootblack are getting technically sexy. Ruff! #bootblack #bootblack #imbb #puphood - Allison Boots IMBB Social Media

Looking for something squeaky and shiny? The Rubber Gear Social is in full swing! Come by the Rendezvous on the 2nd Floor and enjoy some rubbery camaraderie. @ms.bulgeambassador2025 @empressjezzica @briannabunnii - Riku Social Media Manager

Introduction of Bootblack Contestants!

The crowd is coming alive for opening night of the International Mr. Leather Contest here at the Vic Theatre! Are you ready to see this year’s competitors take the stage? Madam Brianna Bunni Social Media Team @Briannabunnii

Doors are open for the IMLBB Preliminary Contest!!

Welcome to IMLBB! It’s Kendall, AGAIN! #IMLBB

We would like to thank our Gold Sponsors for IMLBB: LeatherWerks - leatherwerks.com BootWerks - bootwerks.com Stompers Gloves - stompersgloves.com Sir Rat Leather - sirratleather.com Find out more about them at their websites Thank you so much for supporting IMLBB!

Have you ever dreamed of getting your boots done by a Leather raccoon? 🦝 You can at Open Shine happening on the first floor by the lobby today 2 - 4pm. #bootblack #bootblacking #imbb #dreamscometrue

Bear Mike and Bear Marvin commanding the room with their signature class “Better BDSM with Passion.” The room is full and the questions are popping! Master J. Tebias Director of Engagement

IMLBB Virgin? The IMLBB Newcomer Social is still happening in the Florentine Room on the 3rd Floor! Come meet other newbies and make some new friends!! - Riku Social Media Manager

In case it wasn’t perfectly clear, ALL footwear belongs in the bootblack stand at IMBB. That includes these fantastic leather crocs! Allison Boots IMBB Social Media #bootblack #bootblacking #crocs #rockoutwithyourcrocsout

We would like to thank one of our Platinum Sponsors for IMLBB: Darklands Find out more about them at darklands.be Thank you so much for supporting IMLBB!