May 28, 2007 | Sex Life

Well, hello Mr Leatherman!

Mikel Gerle has been crowned the new 2007 International Mr. Leather. Judged on community involvement, speech, presentation and overall presence, he will receive a prize package consisting of donations from businesses and organizations supporting the leather community.

What started as a party for 400 gay leathermen in Chicago in 1979, is now an international event, with over 15,000 attendees and competitors from around the world. And it's one of the few places where "hardcore" leathermen can mingle with the merely curious.

Best of all, there's no better place to get your ass waxed and your shoes shined - at the same time!