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DetailsInternational Mr. Leather (IML)
Past event · Leather · Chicago
Bootblack Cake
Lake Shore Room, 3rd Floor Congress Plaza Hoteldirections
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About this event
A leather community celebration where bootblacks showcase their craft and artistry. This midday gathering brings together leather enthusiasts to appreciate the skill, tradition, and creativity that goes into bootblacking — from polishing techniques to custom designs. It's the kind of niche community event that reminds you how deep the leather world really goes.
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Location
Lake Shore Room, 3rd Floor Congress Plaza Hotel