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To celebrate its fortieth anniversary, the nonprofit Boulder Valley Women’s Health Clinic wanted to do something unexpected. So tonight at the Boulder Theater, the organization will present Condom Couture, a fashion show benefiting the clinic and its community work. And, as at any runway show, models will grace the catwalk showcasing a designer’s work — except that every garment shown here will be made from condoms.
One Condoms donated 14,000 condoms for designers and teams from the Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design to use, and they’ve all been hard at work over the past few weeks making formal-wear out of the donated prophylactics, as well as female condoms and dental dams. “We want to convey the message of safe sex in a very fun, positive and upbeat way,” says the clinic’s Suzy Gardner. “I think it calls attention to who we are. We are about preventing unplanned pregnancy and [promoting] safe sex.”
Designer Brandi Shigley will emcee the event, which includes a well-stocked silent auction; all proceeds will go to the clinic’s services and teen-outreach programs. Doors open at 7 p.m. at the theater, 2032 14th Street in Boulder; for tickets, $20 to $100, and information, visit bouldertheater.com/condom-coutoure.
Fri., Nov. 8, 7 p.m., 2013
