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Ibrahim Shebani | Born in Exile

Born In Exile is a luxury ready-to-wear label founded by Libyan designer Ibrahim Shebani. Rooted in the aesthetics and histories of Libya, the brand reinterprets traditional textiles, symbols, and garments through a contemporary lens, transforming cultural heritage into statements of identity, resilience, and belonging.

Emerging formally in 2018, Born In Exile reflects Shebani’s lived experience of displacement and his search for cultural continuity across shifting geographies. The collections weave together narratives of migration, memory, and nationhood, positioning clothing as a form of storytelling through which fragmented identities can be reassembled. Working from Tunisia, the brand privileges regional craftsmanship and ethical production, reinforcing its commitment to sustaining local creative economies.

Shebani’s practice draws upon his background in media and communication, merging conceptual clarity with material precision. His garments operate as both fashion and cultural artefact—contemporary in form yet anchored in North African traditions. In doing so, Born In Exile asserts the visibility of Libyan culture within global fashion discourse, reclaiming space for narratives often overshadowed or erased. The label embodies an act of creative resistance: an ongoing dialogue between heritage and modernity, exile and home.

The Liberation Collective
2025