Andy Cross, Mr. San Francisco Leather 2013, won the International Mr. Leather contest in Chicago May 26.
1st runnerup was Thib Guichard-Callin, Mr. Santa Clara County Leather 2012, and 3rd place was Robert Miller, Mr. Leatherman Toronto 2013. "Oil Tan Sam" Sklover took the title of International Mr. Bootblack 2013.
Chuck Renslow, founder of International Mr. Leather, now in its 35th year, gave a passionate speech at the start of the event, and introduced the winner for 2013. Windy City's own Mr. Chicago Leather 2013 Nick Zuko placed ninth in the final tally.
Lesbian singer Beverly McClellan, of TV's The Voice, entertained the crowd with both classic and new music.
See video of the winner here: www.youtube.com/watch .
See Chuck Renslow's remarks here: www.youtube.com/watch .
See Andy Cross wins Int. Mr. Leather 2013 here: www.youtube.com/watch .
Photo spread of IML XXX5 Victory Party at House of Blues Chicago, Sunday, May 27,, by Anthony Meade, and IML Leather Market, by Jerry Nunn, here: www.windycitymediagroup.com/gay/lesbian/news/photospreadthumbs.php .
