Tom of Finland - The Movie is a film that has been eagerly anticipated by our community for several years. As many of us reading this know, Tom of Finland was actually called Touko Laaksonen, and was best known for his depictions of leather-clad, super-masculine guys. His artwork became the symbol of the [...]
2017 will see the release of the first of two movies about Tom of Finland - the Finish artist who's work is so synonymous with the gay leatherman's world. This movie, directed by Dome Karukoski (considered to be one of the most successful Finnish film directors) will be released in Finish cinemas in February [...]
Right on the crossroads of the Old Market Quarter, the Leather Market attracted a large crowd through the day, extending its attraction to more groups of people than before. Roving reporter, Sam Benger finds "He who hesitates..." needs, instead, to "seize the opportunity" or lose out.[no_toc] Banners on buildings and flags flying - leathermen and passers by were invited into [...]
Growing in reputation, the Leather Market returns for its now fifth outing with a new venue and with an expanded range of gear and goods. Sam Benger investigates how to get great gear at great prices and why it's an opportunity to "slip into something new". [no_toc] Started in the winter 2012 with an idea by a Bristolian leatherman's e-mail [...]
Mounting Tom LeatherWest expands its Tom of Finland range, launching a new exclusive product available to readers, supporters, leathermen and their friends, reports Sam Benger. Following the release of the limited edition of the Tom of Finland stamps by Finland Post and the Tom of Finland Foundation, LeatherWest thought that the historic release of the stamps [...]
Chris Malford reports on the global release of the eagerly awaited "leather men's stamps" by Finland Post. Since April this year, when Finland Post made the surprise announcement that they were to honour Tom of Finland, leather men have been waiting for the day to get their hands on their very own "bit of Tom". [...]
The original "bring and sell, try and buy" leather market returns for the fourth time. Sam Benger investigates how to get great gear at great prices and why it's an opportunity to "slip into something new". Started in the winter 2012 by a Bristolian leatherman's e-mail to Leatherwest suggesting such an event, the Leather Markets have rapidly gained [...]
The Ultimate Leather Mail Finland Post (Itella Posti) Tom of Finland stamp series begins September 8th. Already being described as the "new Penny Black" of the 21st century, these stamps are a one-off opportunity to own a real piece of leather history and your very own bit of 'Tom'. [no_toc] Tom of Finland stamps: a one-off opportunity to own [...]
The volume of the complete Tom of Finland's comic hero KAKE and his adventures hits the book shelves in May 2014. Picture © Tom of Finland Foundation, 1988. All rights reserved. Tom of Finland's comic hero KAKE, returns to the bookshelves. We report on a rare chance to see and own the complete adventures [...]
Tom of Finland, Untitled, c.1978, graphite on paper, 29.7 x 21 cm 11 3/4 x 8 1/4 ins (MA-FINLT-00001) © Tom of Finland ® Foundation, used with permission, all rights reserved The first solo exhibition of work by Tom of Finland in the UK. This show at Modern Art is comprised of some 30 figurative [...]
