Born in 1982 in Germany and raised between Egypt and Libya, Ibrahim Shebani pursued a career in architecture at the African University of Benghazi.
After 15 years in advertising and marketing, he decided to pursue his childhood dream of creating a fashion label inspired by Libya’s culture and heritage.
In 2018, Born in Exile was founded, driven by the observation that Libyan heritage was notably absent in the fashion industry.
With a mission to address these gaps, Born in Exile infuses Libyan heritage into contemporary fashion, offering cool everyday wear looks.
2020
Finalist at the Fashion Trust Arabia
2021
Finalist at the Vogue Fashion Prize
JAN 2024
SEMI FINALISTS OF FDMMM
OCTOBER 2025
Finalist at the Institut du Monde Arabe - Emergent Prize
OCTOBER 2025