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IML Chicago Final Day: Who Is the New International Mr. Leather?

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Californian Ralph Bruneau, Mr. GNI Leather 2016, won the coveted title.
Californian Ralph Bruneau, Mr. GNI Leather 2016, won the coveted title.
At the International Mr. Leather contest, everyone's a winner.
At the International Mr. Leather contest, everyone's a winner.
But before the contest is called, some fun and frivolity.
But before the contest is called, some fun and frivolity.
Sometimes it's all about the handler.
Sometimes it's all about the handler.
Man's best friends.
Man's best friends.
Pups tire out easily. They need naps.
Pups tire out easily. They need naps.
Pups earn favors for special tricks.
Pups earn favors for special tricks.
Then some puppies are just show-offs.
Then some puppies are just show-offs.
Somebody get the hose.
Somebody get the hose.
The decorations for the event were amazing.
The decorations for the event were amazing.
Surf 'n' Turf
Surf 'n' Turf
Some are more memorable than others.
Some are more memorable than others.
Butt dat azzz!
Butt dat azzz!
Sister Roma and back up dancers.
Sister Roma and back up dancers.
Hale and hearty.
Hale and hearty.
Oh, the majesty of it all.
Oh, the majesty of it all.
Impatient and ready...for the contest, of course.
Impatient and ready...for the contest, of course.
A couple'a good-time guys.
A couple'a good-time guys.
Not-so-private dancer.
Not-so-private dancer.
This is why we got to IML.
This is why we got to IML.
Sooo much trouble is still to come.
Sooo much trouble is still to come.
OK, writing these captions can make you horny.
OK, writing these captions can make you horny.
Photog Matt Baume (far left) and his frisky friends.
Photog Matt Baume (far left) and his frisky friends.
The beat, the beard, and the bear.
The beat, the beard, and the bear.
Coolest vegan harness of the night.
Coolest vegan harness of the night.
Pink Bear-y
Pink Bear-y
Share it, mister, share it!
Share it, mister, share it!
I'd agree to anything.
I'd agree to anything.
Ouch, the glare of your beautiful smiles!
Ouch, the glare of your beautiful smiles!
Rewarding the tippers, it's part of the deal. Everybody wins.
Rewarding the tippers, it's part of the deal. Everybody wins.
Glow-in-the-dark harness for easy tracking and quick capture.
Glow-in-the-dark harness for easy tracking and quick capture.
When the DJ is happy, everybody is happy.
When the DJ is happy, everybody is happy.
The road crew. They work on the old dirt road.
The road crew. They work on the old dirt road.
Music can make you orgasm, it's that simple.
Music can make you orgasm, it's that simple.
Fan boy
Fan boy
Don't you just hate getting jostled by sweaty shirtless men on a crowded dance floor?
Don't you just hate getting jostled by sweaty shirtless men on a crowded dance floor?
Yup, right there, that's where it goes. A little to the right. Yeah, you got it.
Yup, right there, that's where it goes. A little to the right. Yeah, you got it.
Any way you want it.
Any way you want it.
OK, stop being so perfect. Making me crazy.
OK, stop being so perfect. Making me crazy.
Jump in, it feels great.
Jump in, it feels great.
How do I look?
How do I look?
Supporting our servicemen.
Supporting our servicemen.
Throb. Throb. Throb.
Throb. Throb. Throb.
Ralph Bruneau and pal
Ralph Bruneau and pal
Leather dignitaries.
Leather dignitaries.
Heartbreakers out for a thrill.
Heartbreakers out for a thrill.
Attached at the harness.
Attached at the harness.
Human fragrance bar.
Human fragrance bar.
Sweet and tough.
Sweet and tough.
Cobblestone and cobblestonier.
Cobblestone and cobblestonier.
You can tell the good guys, they wear white harnesses.
You can tell the good guys, they wear white harnesses.
For the spiritual side of the events, please see the Sister of Perpetual Indulgence.
For the spiritual side of the events, please see the Sister of Perpetual Indulgence.
Get ready for the big moment.
Get ready for the big moment.
Ready for the final events, boys?
Ready for the final events, boys?
Mr. Icon Leather Detroit, Joe Dinello
Mr. Icon Leather Detroit, Joe Dinello
Contestants greet the crowd.
Contestants greet the crowd.
Meet your new Mr. International Leather, Ralph Bruneau.
Meet your new Mr. International Leather, Ralph Bruneau.
Thanks to the adorable Matt Baume for all the IML photos.
Thanks to the adorable Matt Baume for all the IML photos.
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