I was honored to once again photograph Condom Couture benefiting Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio, this being my third year for doing so and a very important year with an impending election that, if it goes the wrong way, could mean the end of funding for such a vital organization. Regardless of your politics, defunding an organization that provides cancer screenings and much-needed health services for women is just wrong. This annual fundraiser certainly helps, but we cannot afford to risk no federal funding.
Condom Couture gives fashion design students from CCAD approximately 800 condoms to construct amazing garments that grace the runway at Shadowbox Theater in the Brewery District. It’s really hard to fathom that these beautiful outfits are made of condoms! The designers raise the bar every year and this year’s showing was nothing short of phenomenal.
Here is a little preview of the highlights of Wednesday’s event, and once the gallery is live (www.karenevanspictures.com/photocart), 50% of all proceeds of any photo purchases will go directly to Planned Parenthood.
