Photos of “The Leathermen” (in and out of gear) shot by Mike Ruiz

Anyone who has even tangentially come in touch with the LGBTQ+ community on a regular basis has likely had at least some exposure to imagery related to the Leather community. Now, that community finds itself at the center of the lenses of Mike Ruiz’s cameras.

Known for his appearances on America’s and Canada’s Next Top Model as well as RuPaul’s Drag Race, celebrity and fashion photographer Mike Ruiz has been recently been shooting a new series titled The Leather Men. It features men and women of the leather and BDSM community, generally in their gear.

“It’s about a community of men who form a very strong brotherhood with a rich history rooted in community service and inclusion dating back to the ’60s,” Ruiz said in a release. “The more I learned, the more I wanted to know. I figured the only way to get an accurate account was to go to the sources.”

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Published: 20th May 2022

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