They’ll slip one on for a good cause

We’ve heard of clothing made from foil, duct tape, bubble wrap and even miles and miles of fishing line. But condoms?

Patrons at “Condom Couture,” the “safe and sexy fashion show” set for Sept. 19 at Boulder Theater, will get to see models do their little turns on the catwalk attired in designer clothing made partially or completely from hundreds of the stretchy latex or polyurethane barrier devices more commonly used to prevent pregnancy or the spread of disease during intercourse.

The event is a fundraiser for the Boulder Valley Women’s Health Center, which has clinics at 2855 Valmont Road in Boulder and 82 21st St. in Longmont. Susan Levy, the center’s executive director, said the condom-themed evening “aligns nicely with our mission to provide high-quality reproductive and sexual-health services.”

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One Condoms, the trade name for Boston-based Global Protection Inc., supplies the thousands of condoms that the health center distributes to the event’s more than 20 designers – “supporters of our organization that are very crafty,” Levy said – who will display their creations and compete for a cash prize.

“A mermaid costume won last year,” Levy said. “It had a long train, it was two-toned. Beautiful.”

Boulder-based Sir Richard’s Condoms, which competed at the same venue in BizWest Media’s 2012 IQ Awards, is one of the dozens of event sponsors.

A VIP reception begins at 6 p.m. at the theater, 2032 14th St. in Boulder, with the fashion show to get under way sometime between 7 and 7:30. A live auction will offer prizes including a suite at a Denver Broncos game and a “local libations package.” An after party will follow a block away at Shine Restaurant and Gathering Place.

Several levels of tickets are available at bouldertheater.com or at the door.

Some of the condom-constructed dresses were shown earlier this year in Denver at the “Red Ball,” a benefit for HIV and AIDS awareness.

“I’m not sure where you’d wear them,” Levy said, “but I think a lot of people keep them, and we’ve used some in our promotions. I’ve been amazed at some of the quality. Who knew?”