“We’re the real leather…

Everyone else just…wears it”

(The Killer Wore Leather, Laura Antoniou. Photo by Darth Tee Photography)

WHAT IS BOOTBLACKING?

At its most basic bootblacking is the care of worn leather, but it can be far more than that: it’s tradition with queer roots; it’s about care for the person, their leather, and their history; it can offer service, solace and connection, or be charged with power exchange.

Bootblacks are at the heart of Leather culture and will be central to BOUNDLESS. We need two bootblacks to work the stands – if you’d like the opportunity read more here.