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    Return of Cleveland's Leather Weekend Captured in 20 Hot Photos

    Paul J. Heney
    | 05/26/22

    Return of Cleveland's Leather Weekend Captured in 20 Hot Photos

    Cleveland\u2019s CLAW Event is a Leather Paradise

    CLAW, the Cleveland Leather Annual Weekend, is a popular leather, kink, and BDSM event held in this Midwestern city each April. This year’s event, the first in two years, featured almost 1,500 attendees, a huge vendor marketplace, and more than 100 educational and skill sessions.

    Out Traveler was in Cleveland to attend CLAW 2022, and you can read a complete, first-hand account of the experience here. Otherwise, keep scrolling for a look at some of what attendees saw this year.

    Cleveland\u2019s CLAW Event is a Leather Paradise

    Members of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence could be seen walking the Vendor Mart aisles.

    Cleveland\u2019s CLAW Event is a Leather Paradise

    Pup Blue hangs out in his crate on the Vendor Mart floor.

    Cleveland\u2019s CLAW Event is a Leather Paradise

    Various leather contest winners pose in the atrium of the Hyatt Regency Cleveland at the Arcade.

    Cleveland\u2019s CLAW Event is a Leather Paradise

    Speed dating was offered for attendees who were first timers and couples looking for a third — as well as those looking to match up with similar kinksters.

    Cleveland\u2019s CLAW Event is a Leather Paradise

    Whips and assorted punishment devices were in colorful supply at the Vendor Mart.

    Cleveland's CLAW is a leather paradise

    Attendees could sign up in advance for on-site haircuts with the Bondage Barber.

    Cleveland's CLAW is a leather paradise

    The 5th Annual SquarePegToys MisFit Toys sale raised funds for charity by selling these not-quite-perfect sex toys.

    Cleveland's CLAW is a leather paradise

    Roughly 45 vendors were offering a wide variety of clothing, products, and services at CLAW 2022 in Cleveland.

    Cleveland's CLAW is a leather paradise

    Adult babies and diaper lovers had several playrooms set aside and they could also purchase niche items at the Vendor Mart.

    Cleveland's CLAW is a leather paradise

    One of many rooms at Cleveland’s The Academy dungeon space, a private off-site location where the HorseMarket SF events and some BDSM scenes and were conducted.

    Cleveland's CLAW is a leather paradise

    A variety of pup play accessories were on sale at CLAW, including tails.

    Cleveland's CLAW is a leather paradise

    CLAW featured an impressive 129 educational and skills classes as part of its 2022 event.

    Cleveland's CLAW is a leather paradise

    St. Andrew’s Crosses and other types of BDSM equipment were a common site at the Westin Cleveland Downtown over the long CLAW weekend.

    Cleveland's CLAW is a leather paradise

    From poppers to leather vests, the Vendor Mart featured a bit of everything.

    Cleveland's CLAW is a leather paradise

    The annual Parade of Colors featured representatives from leather and kink groups from across the globe to present the colors of their organizations.

    Cleveland's CLAW is a leather paradise

    Some of the colorful gear choices that were offered for sale, as seen at one of the vendors.

    Cleveland's CLAW is a leather paradise

    While chained up, a client received a trimming from the Bondage Barber in the Westin Cleveland Downtown.

    Cleveland's CLAW is a leather paradise

    A flogging demonstration takes place at CLAW 2022.

    Cleveland's CLAW is a leather paradise

    Two Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence pose for a photo in the lobby of the Westin Cleveland Downtown.

    Cleveland's CLAW is a leather paradise

    In addition to great shopping, the Vendor Mart offered ample opportunities to mingle and network with other CLAW attendees.

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