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Scenes from the Mr. Midwest Leather Competition

By on Mon, Oct 5, 2015 at 4:37 pm

Leather, leather everywhere: From vests to masks to harnesses and thongs, leather goods were on full display this weekend at JJ's Clubhouse in midtown. Competition was fierce but fun, and photographer Theo Welling was there for it all.

Leather, leather everywhere: From vests to masks to harnesses and thongs, leather goods were on full display this weekend at JJ's Clubhouse in midtown. Competition was fierce but fun, and photographer Theo Welling was there for it all.

10/03/2015
Photos by Theo Welling
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Leather goods backstage at the Mr. Midwest Leather Competition on October 3, 2015 at JJ's Clubhouse.
Theo Welling
Leather goods backstage at the Mr. Midwest Leather Competition on October 3, 2015 at JJ's Clubhouse.
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One of the judges of the competition, Karen Ultra, poses outside JJ's Clubhouse. Someone once asked her about her fur coat, saying, "Don't you think it's cruel what people do to the animals?" In her telling, she replied, "Baby, you have no idea what I do to people."
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One of the judges of the competition, Karen Ultra, poses outside JJ's Clubhouse. Someone once asked her about her fur coat, saying, "Don't you think it's cruel what people do to the animals?" In her telling, she replied, "Baby, you have no idea what I do to people."
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Eddie Schorn and Michelle "Dos" pose for a photo. Eddie is part of the fashion show that showcases leather artist Jerry of Branded Leather.
Theo Welling
Eddie Schorn and Michelle "Dos" pose for a photo. Eddie is part of the fashion show that showcases leather artist Jerry of Branded Leather.
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The CoProducers from the Mr. Midwest Leather Competition. Pictured from left to right Mike Prater, Charlie Schoenheri, Christopher "Papa Woof" Roth and Puppy Boo Carner.
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The CoProducers from the Mr. Midwest Leather Competition. Pictured from left to right Mike Prater, Charlie Schoenheri, Christopher "Papa Woof" Roth and Puppy Boo Carner.
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Jello shots.
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Jello shots.
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The contestants backstage before the show: Christopher "Crisco," Alonzo "The Ajsian," "Pup Vino" and Steve Bell.
Theo Welling
The contestants backstage before the show: Christopher "Crisco," Alonzo "The Ajsian," "Pup Vino" and Steve Bell.
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Close-up of some fine leather work.
Theo Welling
Close-up of some fine leather work.
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Boi Ashley (right) shines and conditions Mike Lunter, Mr. Missouri Leather 2009 winner.
Theo Welling
Boi Ashley (right) shines and conditions Mike Lunter, Mr. Missouri Leather 2009 winner.
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Pup Hercules (right) with Pup Cybrus. Pup Herclues was the Mo Pup 2012 winner.
Theo Welling
Pup Hercules (right) with Pup Cybrus. Pup Herclues was the Mo Pup 2012 winner.
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The judges.
Theo Welling
The judges.
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Part of the fashion show that showcases leather artist Jerry of Branded Leather.
Theo Welling
Part of the fashion show that showcases leather artist Jerry of Branded Leather.
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The models show off their backsidesas part of the fashion show.
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The models show off their backsidesas part of the fashion show.
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Awards on display.
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Awards on display.
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James and Jamey watch the competition.
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James and Jamey watch the competition.
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Robert Householder, Robb Lappe and Robb Zalinsky watch the competition.
Theo Welling
Robert Householder, Robb Lappe and Robb Zalinsky watch the competition.
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Contestants show off their various leather wears.
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Contestants show off their various leather wears.
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Contestants show off their various leather wears.
Theo Welling
Contestants show off their various leather wears.
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Contestants show off their various leather wears.
Theo Welling
Contestants show off their various leather wears.
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More leather goods.
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More leather goods.
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Pup Dezzi.
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Pup Dezzi.
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