Monthly Archives: March 2014

Bristol is Now a BLUF City - Official!

Bristol is "the West's Capital" for Leathermen Further evidence of the emergence and growth of Bristol as a centre for leathermen came this week with the news that BLUF has recognised the "the West's Capital" as a 'BLUF City'. [no_toc] Bristol: growing 'leather destination'. Bristol has been included as a "hub of interest" [...]

By |2016-10-24T16:10:20+01:00March 19th, 2014|BLUF, Bristol|2 Comments

Five things Leathermen learnt at UNION - the last may surprise you!

"What's this UNION Leather thing all about then?" If there's one thing that unites people is that we don't like feeling we're missing out. As word of UNION spread throughout the region, it became clear here at LeatherWest HQ that guys' curiosity was stirred. The strong branding and imagery of UNION had caught men's imagination and [...]

By |2016-10-24T16:10:11+01:00March 11th, 2014|Being a Leatherman, Events, Socials and Parties, Tribe, UNION|1 Comment

Folsom Forever: World Premiere Review

"Could it happen here?" That's what Sam Benger wondered as he reviews Folsom Forever, the documentary film of the thirty year history of the world's largest festival of leather and kink in San Francisco, at the World Premiere in London. It was a new type of event to get kitted-up for - a film premiere. Leathered and booted, [...]

By |2016-10-24T16:10:12+01:00March 6th, 2014|Culture, Event Reports, Film, History|1 Comment

The Rise of the Leather Dragons - Part II

Looking Back to Explain the Present Chris Malford delves into the LeatherWest archives to track the origins of leather life in South Wales from the turn of the century to the present day. He finds an 'off the radar' surprise and speaks to local leather guys about the future - one full of confidence. [toc] [...]

By |2016-10-24T16:10:13+01:00March 1st, 2014|Cardiff, Feature Article, Wales|1 Comment

Y Cynnydd o Ddreigiau Lledr: Rhan II

Edrych Yn ôl i'r Esbonio Presennol Chris Malford yn ymchwilio i archifau LeatherWest i olrhain tarddiad bywyd lledr yn Dde Cymru o droad y ganrif hyd heddiw . Mae'n dod o hyd i syndod 'oddi ar y radar ' ac yn siarad â 'leather guys' lleol am y dyfodol - un llawn hyder . [toc] [...]

By |2016-10-24T16:10:13+01:00March 1st, 2014|Cardiff, Feature Article, Wales|0 Comments