The Lords of Leather Incorporated was founded over twenty eight years ago as a leather oriented social club.

 We are proud to announce the formation of the Lords of Leather Archives at the Louisiana State Museum Carnival Celebrations Collection.

Ball Masque History

Here are a couple of interesting articles from the GLBTQ Encyclopedia on the topics of our leather history and emergence of Gay Mardi Gras Krewes in New Orleans.  Very interesting reading!

Leather Culture and New Orleans Mardi Gras Krewes