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Harrison also has aided contestants for Mr. That includes, "dressing the boys and making them look great for IML with a lot of custom-made leather," he said, laughing. He ultimately spent about 14 years working at Male Hide and then, in October 2002, he opened his own leather store, "to carry on the tradition of Male Hide Leather," he said. Six months after starting, Male Hide owners wanted Harrison full-time, though Harrison admits he was leery as to whether or not Male Hide could afford him, including a similar benefits package. He talked to Male Hide about the position and soon began working there part-time. Harrison has a degree in fashion design and was working for a large wholesale florist when, about 25 years ago, he spotted a posting at Male Hide for a leather craftsman job.
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"I know I'll miss the customers and the socializing, but now I have more time to get out and go to events." But as for memories, wow, I could go on for days," said Harrison, who lives in Berwyn, and has been dating Daryl Bergeron, 45, for about 10 years. "It's been tough the last few years, mostly because of the economy. Harrison initially planned to close his 1,500 square-foot Lakeview store at the end of April, but pushed it back until the end of May. "I have reached the ripe old age to collect social security, so it's time to move on," said Harrison, who said at the IML in 2012 that was going to be his finale. He has been working since last September to reduce his stock.
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Broadway, will close for good at the end of May. Harrison, 66, the owner for the past 10 years of Shel-Don Chicago and who previously worked about 14 years at Male Hide Leathers, is calling it a career. Leather (IML)never will be the same again, at least in design.
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