Bowery Bowl

Overview

Who does a non-profit group of fashionable folks turn to when they want to enjoy the one night of the year that has become synonymous with dressing up? Leigh Bowery, that's who — and The Stitchery Collective get-together that bears the iconic figure's name isn't really a Halloween party.

Instead, it's a costumed gathering that's all about taking its cues from an Australian-born, London-based performance artist, club promoter and designer who blazed his own way and created his own style until his death in 1994. That means extreme outfits aplenty. Your wardrobe won't know what hit it, and neither will East Brisbane Bowls Club on October 29.

For those wondering what the Bowery Bowl is all about, it's simple: celebrating inclusivity, throwing on creative threads, and the pure, unifying delight of self expression through fashion. Over the years, Bowery has influenced everyone from Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood and John Galliano to Boy George, Lady Gaga and the Scissor Sisters. Now, he can inspire you too.