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DetailsInternational Mr. Leather (IML)
Past event · Leather · Chicago
Open Shine Bootblacks
1st Floor Lobby, Congress Plaza Hoteldirections
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May 23 · what you missed
Sat, May 23, 2026 · 12:00 PM
About this event
A daytime gathering for the leather and bootblack community to connect, learn, and celebrate the craft. Whether you're seasoned in the scene or curious about what bootblacking is all about, this is a welcoming space to shine boots, share techniques, and meet people who take pride in the tradition. Saturday afternoons belong to community.
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Location
1st Floor Lobby, Congress Plaza Hotel