- BLUF (fetishism)
450px|thumb|BLUF_logo_showing_men_wearing_leather_uniforms_including_breeches .]BLUF (Breeches and Leather Uniform Fanclub) is an international fraternal organization of
gay men and MSM sharing a fetishistic interest in leatherbreeches anduniform s. The leather breeches are worn inside tall leatherboots known asjackboot s. BLUF is a part of a largerleather subculture and the sexual aesthetic is similar to the exaggerated masculinity seen in the work ofTom of Finland . Members share interest inleather fetishism ,boot fetishism , anduniform fetishism . Some wearleather uniforms reminiscent of GermanWorld War II era uniforms, but without theNazi regalia or embracement of NSDAP politics. The other common uniforms worn are those of American stylepolice motorcycle patrol and German police.Membership is open to men of all races and nationalities above the age of consent in members' home countries. BLUF began as an
Internet site in1997 but has evolved to a series of in-person meets and events regularly scheduled in European and North American cities. Members frequently plan vacation time around, and travel to, international meetings. A majority of members live in northernEurope , primarilyBelgium ,Denmark ,Finland ,France ,Germany , theNetherlands , theUnited Kingdom andSweden ; andNorth America , but members are also found inAsia ,Central America ,South America andAfrica .References
* Hooven, F, Valentine. "Tom of Finland, His Life and Times." St. Martin's Griffin, Stonewall Inn Editions: 1994. ISBN 978-0-312-11365-0.
* Ramakers, Micha. "Tom of Finland: The Art of Pleasure." Taschen: 2002. ISBN 978-3-8228-8598-7.External links
* [http://www.bluf.com/ The BLUF website]
* [http://www.tomoffinlandfoundation.org/ Tom of Finland Foundation's website]
* [http://www.vk79.com/english/ vk79 authentic WWII era breeches website]
* [http://www.leatherarchives.org/home.htm The Leather Archives and Museum website]
* [http://www.imrl.com/index.asp International Mister Leather website]
* [http://www.vansonleathers.com VANSON - American manufacturer of leathers often favoured for their heavy duty quality]
* [http://www.langlitz.com/ LANGLITZ - Leathers which are highly prized by their owners]
* [http://www.colors-of-leather.com Colors of Leather website]
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