MR LEATHERMAN
ITALIA

MR LEATHERMAN ITALIA · 2026

Luciano

Election

9 May 2026

Location

Flapper Cabaret · Roma

His journey into leather culture began with a passion for boots and experiences abroad, starting in Finland. In the message published by LCR, he describes a term centred on presence, listening, cooperation between regions and clubs, body positivity and international ties. At its heart is a community that welcomes newcomers and different experiences.

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MR LEATHERMAN ITALIA · 2025

Raffaele

Election

10 May 2025

Location

Flexo · Padova

A leatherman with roots in Irpinia, he connects his journey with his love of motorcycles and encounters with Berlin’s community. In his LFI interview, he discusses founding Kinksters Campania and working to make leather culture more visible locally. LCR supports his journey to IML 2026.

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MR LEATHERMAN ITALIA · 2024

Luca

Election

4 May 2024

Location

Flapper Cabaret · Roma

He won the title at the 2024 Rome edition, organised by Leather Club Roma with Leather Friends Italia. The LFI archive later records him serving on the jury for the 2025 election.

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MR LEATHERMAN ITALIA · 2023

Stefano

Election

30 April 2023

Location

Flexo · Padova

He won the title in 2023. Club sources subsequently document him serving as a judge at community contests, including the Mr Leatherman Italia 2024 election.

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MR LEATHERMAN ITALIA · 2022

Giampiero

Election

2 April 2022

The Leather Friends Italia archive records him as the winner when the contest resumed after the pandemic. His election ended Cosimo’s extended term. He later served on the jury at the 2023 national edition.

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MR LEATHERMAN ITALIA · 2019

Cosimo

Election

18 May 2019

Location

Flexo · Padova

Elected in 2019, he remained in office while elections were suspended during the pandemic. His 2020 LCR interview reflects on his first year of representation and the search for new ways to meet. The 2022 programme confirms the extension until his successor’s election.

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MR LEATHERMAN ITALIA · 2018

Tommaso

In his review of the term published by LCR, Tommaso discusses encounters, community support and work to encourage cooperation between clubs. He also presents #truecolors, a project showing that fetish can be experienced without prejudice.

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MR LEATHERMAN ITALIA · 2017

Fabrizio

Location

Padova

In the interview conducted by Chris for LCR, Fabrizio describes joining community organisations and becoming more involved. His approach to representation centres on visibility, cooperation between clubs and the opportunity to experience leather culture across Italy.

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MR LEATHERMAN ITALIA · 2016

Neri

During his term, he travelled within the European community and competed in both Mr Leather Europe, placing third, and International Mr Leather. He continued his work on Leather Club Roma’s board and in developing Kinky Napoli. LCR remembered him after his death on 17 November 2021.

Third place Mr Leather Europe 2016

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MR LEATHERMAN ITALIA · 2015

Marco

Election

1 May 2015

Location

Flexo · Padova

From Rome, he describes the title as a milestone in his journey into the community. He sees Francesco, the 2013 winner, as a mentor. His photographic archive records encounters and travels within the European scene.

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MR LEATHERMAN ITALIA · 2014

Ivan

Election

3 May 2014

Location

Fabrik · Firenze

A leatherman from Milan, he describes meeting Francesco, Mr Leather Europe 2013, as a decisive step in joining the community. His account connects his candidacy with friendships and the opportunity to live his leather identity openly.

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MR LEATHERMAN ITALIA · 2013

Francesco

Election

20 April 2013

Location

Padova

Originally from Naples and living in Pavia, his introduction emphasises the responsibility of representation and the role of LFI and LCR. In November 2013, he also won Mr Leather Europe in Padua. The archive preserves photographs of the election and his activities during the term.

Winner of Mr Leather Europe 2013 · Padova

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MR LEATHERMAN ITALIA · 2012

Fabio

Election

21 April 2012

Location

Eagle · Roma

A leatherman from Milan, he thanks the community for encouraging him to stand. His profile records the term’s calendar and his participation in Mr Leather Europe in Hamburg, followed by a message thanking his supporters.

Participation in Mr Leather Europe 2012 · Amburgo

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MR LEATHERMAN ITALIA · 2011

Davide “Edivad”

Election

9 April 2011

Location

Flexo · Padova

A leatherman from Brescia, he introduces himself in the archive as Edivad. His titleholder’s message thanks friends for their support and emphasises his commitment to representing the Italian community. The historical profile preserves photographs, news and records of his term.

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MR LEATHERMAN ITALIA · 2010

Claudio

Claudio Pisu, from the province of Treviso, approached his term through encounters and links between communities. He placed third at the European contest in Frankfurt. In February 2011, he and Eric Gutierrez promoted an Italian-French leather gathering in Paris, also marking Leather Club Roma’s twelfth anniversary.

Third place Mr Leather Europe 2010 · Francoforte

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MR LEATHERMAN ITALIA · 2009

Roberto

Election

25 April 2009

Location

Trap · Brescia

From the province of Bologna and passionate about motorcycles, he won the national title at Trap and placed second at Mr Leather Europe in Rome in October 2009. His account of the term also recalls attending Folsom in Berlin.

Runner-up Mr Leather Europe 2009 · Roma

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MR LEATHERMAN ITALIA · 2008

Roberto

Election

19 April 2008

Location

Trap · Brescia

Originally from Genoa, he describes the title as an opportunity to deepen his connection with the leather community. In October that year, he competed at the European contest in Berlin and placed second.

Runner-up Mr Leather Europe 2008 · Berlino

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MR LEATHERMAN ITALIA · 2007

Simone

Election

9 June 2007

Location

Qube · Roma

From Bologna, a motorcyclist and member of Gruppo Alternativo Motociclisti since 2002, he was elected from four candidates on the final night of the Bikerun organised by Leather Club Roma.

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MR LEATHERMAN ITALIA · 2006

Simone

Election

13 May 2006

Location

Roma · Frutta & Verdura

Originally from Pisa, he is the first winner presented in the archive under the name Mr Leatherman Italia. His account recalls attending events, contributing to magazines and television, and engaging with the international scene. The profile preserves photographs from IML 2007.

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MR LEATHERMAN ITALIA · 2005

Marco

Location

Silver Stud · Firenze

From Rome, he won the title at the final held at Silver Stud in Florence. The historical website preserves little information about this edition: the archive reports documented facts without attributing unverified activities or results to him.

The source preserves an illustrative leather image rather than an identifiable portrait of the winner.

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MR LEATHERMAN ITALIA · 2004

Francesco Pedone

Election

26 June 2004

Location

Silver Stud · Firenze

From Padua, he reached the national final after the Moto Leather Club Veneto selection at Trap in Brescia. He won the title in Florence and represented Italy at the European contest in Helsinki, placing third.

Third place Mr Leather Europe 2004 · Helsinki

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MR LEATHERMAN ITALIA · 2003

Catello Ceserano

Election

26 April 2003

Location

Roma

From Naples, known as Lello and a member of Leather Club Roma, he won the first national final hosted in Rome, with twelve candidates. He competed at IML in 2003 and 2004, reaching the top twenty in the latter edition. In 2003, he also took part in the European contest in Hamburg.

Participation in Mr Leather Europe 2003 · Amburgo

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MR LEATHERMAN ITALIA · 2002

Fernando

Election

20 April 2002

Location

Trap · Brescia

Originally from Mantua and connected with Vicenza, he is a member of Moto Leather Club Veneto. He won the national election organised by MLCV and LCR, then the European title in Paris. At International Mr Leather in 2003, he reached the top twenty.

Winner of Mr Leather Europe 2002 · Parigi

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MR LEATHERMAN ITALIA · 2001

Maurizio

Election

14 July 2001

Location

Trap · Brescia

A leatherman from Varese and member of Moto Leather Club Veneto, he was the first Mr Leatherman Italia to also win the European title, in Stuttgart on 6 October 2001. The following year, he competed at International Mr Leather in Chicago and reached the top twenty.

Winner of Mr Leather Europe 2001 · Stoccarda

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MR LEATHERMAN ITALIA · 2000

Rocco

Election

18 March 2000

Location

Trap · Brescia

Originally from Turin, he was elected at Trap in Brescia, taking the sash from Lombardy to Piedmont. The historical website’s profile preserves a photograph and election materials.

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MR LEATHERMAN ITALIA · 1999

Enzo

Election

27 March 1999

Location

Fabrika Disco · Perarolo di Vigonza (Padova)

From Milan, he won the national sash at the final held at Fabrika Disco. Rob Scheers, Mr Leather Europe and Mr Drummer Europe 1998, attended the evening.

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MR LEATHERMAN ITALIA · 1998

Lorenzo

Location

Toys · Bologna

From Tuscany, he won the edition organised by Moto Leather Club Veneto at Toys in Bologna. Paolo, the national runner-up, represented Italy at the European contest in Antwerp.

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MR LEATHERMAN ITALIA · 1997

Oscar

Election

12 April 1997

Location

Alcazar · Fontaniva (Padova)

From Padua, he was elected at the evening organised by Moto Leather Club Veneto. The contest was held as a single final. Mario, the Italian runner-up, took part in the European election in Manchester.

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MR LEATHERMAN ITALIA · 1996

Jacopo

Location

Argos Club · Milano

Originally from Como, he won the title at the Argos Club final following regional selections. The historical archive also documents his participation in the European contest in Brussels.

Participation in Mr Leather Europe 1996 · Bruxelles

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MR LEATHERMAN ITALIA · 1995

Tiziano Bedin

Election

23 September 1995

Location

Alcazar · Fontaniva (Padova)

From Vicenza, he won the final organised by Moto Leather Club Veneto. This edition retained North-East, Centre-South and North-West regional selections. He later competed at the European contest in Amsterdam.

Participation in Mr Leather Europe 1995 · Amsterdam

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MR LEATHERMAN ITALIA · 1994

Fabrizio

Election

23 April 1994

Location

Roccocò · Milano

Originally from Prato, he was the first national titleholder. He reached the Milan final after the Centre-South selection at Tabasco in Florence. The first edition brought together candidates from regional selections organised by leather clubs.

The source preserves an illustrative leather image rather than an identifiable portrait of the winner.

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