International Ms. Leather (IMsL) is an annual leather subculture fetish convention and competition, originally focused on women but now inclusive of all genders.

[2] The International Ms Leather (IMsL) Foundation began its work in 2015.

[10] The foundation’s website states, “We are committed to fostering healthy environments for Women to succeed in Leather and Kink spaces by providing education, programming, and financial support.”[11] In 2016 that foundation received the Nonprofit Organization of the Year award as part of the Pantheon of Leather Awards.

[8] International Ms. Leather has had a focus on community leadership from the start.

[4] The contestants must meet objectives and deadlines set before the convention, and at the event are judged on costuming, speech, a fantasy performance, knowledge of the leather scene as demonstrated in a quiz and an interview, and also organizing skills as demonstrated in having two others set up an auction table for them at the convention.