<span class="s1">The hotly anticipated list of designers who will be showcasing their collections at October’s Vogue Fashion Dubai Experience has been announced. </span> <span class="s1">Headlining the event will be regional names such as Wadah Al Hajri from Qatar, Razan Alazzouni of Saudi Arabia and Bahrain’s Lulwa Al Amin, who says it’s a dream come true.</span> <span class="s1">“I first realised I wanted to be a fashion designer when I was 8 years old, flipping through my mother’s magazines.” she says. </span> <span class="s1">“I am honoured to present my work at one of the most important events that defines the dramatic evolution and growth of the Middle East’s fashion scene.”</span> <span class="s1">The international line-up includes Simone Rocha from Ireland, the Italian-born Andrea Incontri and Russia’s Esme Vie. </span> <span class="s1">From 6pm onwards on October 10, The Dubai Mall’s Fashion Catwalk will play host to the runway shows, with an expected audience of around 400,000. </span> <span class="s1">During the one-day event, in partnership with <em>Vogue</em> Italia, more than 250 fashion brands will participate in what is being called a “retail and lifestyle celebration”, making it the largest and first-of-its-kind fashion event in the Middle East.</span> <span class="s2"><strong>• The event is free to the public. Visit <a href="http://www.thedubaimall.com">www.thedubaimall.com</a> for more information</strong></span> <strong><a href="mailto:rduane@thenational.ae">rduane@thenational.ae</a></strong> Follow us Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thenationalArtsandLife">Facebook</a> for discussions, entertainment, reviews, wellness and news.