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With a few weeks past since my election as Mr Leather Europe 2025 it seems right to reflect on the experience and plan for the year ahead. First of all, the weekend was amazing. So well organised by Leathermen of Switzerland, with great food, socials and parties. The ECMC held…

The 19th of October 2024 we had the pleasure of attending the 51st Annual General Meeting in Zurich, where, during a long and productive day, we were able to come together and work on many important topics. It was truly wonderful to be together and share moments of reflection. We greatly…

My experience at IML was indescribable.The sense of community that the organizers tend to create in the group of contestants is truly indescribable: you feel like a brother among your peers.You help each other in the little things, and also in the great moments of extreme emotion to which the…

The season of Spring marks my mid-way point as Mr. Leather Europe 2024, and towards the end of May will mark undoubtedly one of the greatest experiences of my life – International Mr. Leather. International Mr. Leather (or IML for short) started in 1979 and is an annual event that…

With the aim of being increasingly present and able to provide more information about ECMC club events and activities, we have activated a Telegram channel and the new Instagram profile. The Facebook group remains active and open for subscription. Below are all the references and links to access the…

Today, we commemorate International Fetish Day, a day that holds special significance for the diverse and vibrant community that celebrates various forms of alternative lifestyles. However, the importance of this day is magnified as we mark the 50th anniversary of the ECMC (European Confederation of Motorcycle Clubs). It brings us…

On Saturday the 28th of October 2023, the fiftieth Annual General Meeting of ECMC took place in Milan, hosted by Leather Friends Italia. Working groups that were initiated at the previous AGM crafted proposals to develop the ECMC into a modern roof organization. The program is beginning to bear fruit.

Over the weekend 27-29 October 2023, Leather Friends Italia hosted the annual ECMC AGM and Mr. Leather Europe competition in Milan. I firstly want to take this opportunity to congratulate the host club, on what was a truly stellar weekend that was executed perfectly. Leather Friends Italia truly know how…

Since the 49th Annual General Meeting of the ECMC in Manchester (October 2022), 3 fact-funding groups alongside support of the ECMC Secretariat have been working hard to collect feedback and further analyse how the ECMC should operate moving forward. The decision to analyse and reform how the ECMC operates was…