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Emperor1956 -> RE: Earned Leather (8/1/2006 9:54:15 PM)
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EvilGeoff said: *smiles and shrugs* But has anyone else (besides Archer and Imp) come up in a leather family or tradition where they earned their leathers?
Geoff, first, congratulations. The gift of "earned" leather from your House or community is one of incredible value. As Archer said, the best (and hardest) part is now wearing that leather with pride.
I did not "come up" in a Leather Family, but I can speak for my brother, who was very active in several leather groups here in Chicago until his untimely death almost two years ago. Lee had several pieces of leather (belts, vests, arm and thigh bands) all adorned with custom designs, badges, and signed by members of his Leather Family and others connected with IML (of which he was an active supporter and enthusiastic participant in many of the events.) Although we never specifically discussed these pieces, I know they were gifts from his Leather Family and friends. I assume (with some confirmation from his partner) that these pieces were "earned" by his devotion and service to the leather, kink and gay communities of Chicago.
His first long-term partner was an IML contestant several years ago, and he too had earned leathers. My brother inherited those pieces when his first partner died. I now own some of those pieces and of course pieces from my brother. Others are with my brother's lover and partner of many years, who remains a dear friend. These very special leathers are wonderful reminders of my little brother, taken from us far too soon and too quickly.
Be blessed,
E.
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