Presenting the contestants competing for Mr. Los Angeles Leather 2026.
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MR. PERVERSO 2026
GABE THA BABE
Gabe Tha Babe is a Latino TransMasc multidisciplinary artist, public figure, nightlife personality, event producer, sex worker and community organizer and leader. He understands the importance of TransPoC visibility and strives to represent and center that in all the work that he does.
MR. LA LEATHER BEAR 2026
BRIAN HETTLER
Mr. LA Leather Bear 2026, Brian Hettler, stands at the intersection of Bears LA, the leather community, the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, and the Imperial Court of Los Angeles. He believes power is strongest where communities overlap.
MR. CSW 2026
HANDLER MOZR
Handler Mozr’s journey began at The Bullet Bar, where the mentorship and radical welcome of the leather scene transformed him from a nervous newcomer into a dedicated advocate. His mission is to break down the “boxes” of queer culture.
MR. SANCTUARY LEATHER 2026
KARLO ISHIBASHI
Karlo Ishibashi is a seasoned educator and practitioner in the leather and kink community. With a background in theater and seven years of service at Volunteers of America LA, Karlo brings a unique blend of performance and advocacy to his work.
MR. REGIMENT 2026
T.J. WILLIS
A West Hollywood-based AIDS Certified Registered Nurse, T.J. Willis has been a cornerstone of the leather community since his first Folsom Street Fair in 1998. Mentored by the late Al Benson, T.J. bridges the gap between honoring rich leather traditions and embracing an inclusive future.
