There’s much more to the leather community than chaps, boots, and harnesses. The International Mr. Leather contest, the world’s oldest, has evolved from a small event in the back of a Chicago bar to a competition that draws thousands of entrants from all walks of life. In the process, it has put this once-insular niche squarely in the mainstream. This award-winning insider’s look at the aspirations of past and present competitors uses illuminating interviews to highlight the beauty of masculinity and the community’s diversity and dedication to service.