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19 October 2026

Turned Away at the Border: When the Border Hits Our Community

A video has been circulating in recent days among people who live leather culture internationally, and it deserves everyone’s attention. It matters not only for the seriousness of what it recounts, but for what it tells us about why clubs like ours exist. Its protagonist is a well-known figure in […]
27 September 2026

The Gallant case: when gear becomes a political battleground

by Jus Lehis giuseppe@lcroma.com There is a moment in the life of every fetish and kinky person when one’s intimacy stops being a choice and becomes a weapon in someone else’s hands. It happened in New York, where the New York Post published photos from more than ten years ago […]
7 July 2026

Ciao Joy

Today, the entire Italian fetish and kinky community comes together in remembering Joy, Gennaro, Mister Rubber Italy 2017 and an activist of Leather Club Roma. Joy was a presence that could never go unnoticed. He had energy, character, humour and a voice that was entirely his own. He was exuberant, […]
9 April 2026

Nominations: a new entry point to the Mister Leatherman Italia contest

Leather Club Roma introduces an important new step in the journey toward the contests: the nomination phase. This is not just a procedural addition, but a shift in perspective. Alongside individual applications, we are introducing community recognition: anyone can nominate someone who, through their attitude, presence, and contribution, truly represents […]
28 September 2025

The Southern European League of fetish clubs is borning!

Next December, Rome will become the stage for a moment that will mark the history of the European fetish and leather community. During Fetish Pride Italy 2025 (5–8 December), the official founding ceremony of the Southern European League of Fetish Clubs (SEL) will take place: a new network of cooperation […]