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Mr. Leather New York (Replica 1988 Souvenir Shirt) midtown los angeles and desire—where the leather wasMr. Leather New York Souvenir Tee (1988) By 1988, Mr. Leather New York had become one of the East Coasts defining leather competitionsbringing together contestants, bar culture, and a community built around visibility, identity, and tradition. Held during the height of the late 80s leather scene, the event reflected a world with its own symbols, codes, and unmistakable style. The atmosphere was equal parts competition and gathering place: leather