Dressing the Dream: Kasiah Harrison of Delirium Dreaming’s Vision For Breaking Barriers in Fashion

To start things off… my name is Kasiah Harrison. I started Delirium Dreaming in July of 2020. Delirium Dreaming is a punk fashion brand that strives to empower other creatives to be uniquely themselves through fashion. We create clothing, accessories and we are even looking to expand into home decor. My design style draws from my love for film, literature, art and the punk movement. Growing up, I was always dressing in goth, punk and grunge fashion. When I was 16, I discovered Supreme, which led to my love of streetwear and fashion in general. In 2021, we showed at New York Fashion Week, and we’ve been stocked on the Urban Outfitters website. Delirium Dreaming is made by artists for artists.

Especially in the fashion industry, Black women are often overlooked, no matter how much brilliance or originality they bring to the table. It’s disheartening to see talented designers, like Martine Rose, pushed aside or passed up for opportunities that could redefine the culture, only to watch someone else—often with less innovation—take the role. This pattern is a constant reminder of the barriers placed in front of us, even when our work speaks louder than words. I experienced this firsthand when I studied fashion design briefly in college. Instead of encouragement, I was met with resistance, doubt, and adversity at nearly every turn. Yet those obstacles only deepened my awareness of how much needs to change in this industry.

I feel this untold pattern is important for people to know because it exposes the hidden barriers that shape who gets celebrated and who gets silenced. When Black women are consistently overlooked despite undeniable talent, it’s not just an individual setback—it’s a cultural loss. So many groundbreaking ideas, aesthetics, and perspectives never get the platform they deserve because the system keeps recycling the same faces. By naming this reality, we hold the industry accountable and push for change. People need to understand that representation isn’t just a buzzword—it’s about shifting power, giving credit where it’s due, and making sure the future of fashion is as diverse and fearless as the people who create it.

Growing up, I was often told I wasn’t “Black enough,” simply because I didn’t dress like my peers or fit into the narrow expectations of how Blackness was supposed to look. That experience stayed with me, because it showed me how easily fashion can become a box instead of a form of freedom. With Delirium Dreaming, I create unique, ready-to-wear pieces designed to encourage people to step outside their comfort zones while still feeling stylish and confident. Black fashion is not limited to streetwear—it exists in countless shades, colors, silhouettes, and expressions, just like any other fashion movement. My hope is that my designs give people permission to embrace their individuality and dress authentically, without categories or stereotypes.

We’re currently working on a collection titled The House That Jack Erased, a project that draws inspiration from haunting and thought-provoking films like The Lighthouse, The House That Jack Built, The Shining, and others. Each reference allows me to explore themes of atmosphere, storytelling, and tension through clothing, transforming cinematic moods into wearable art. Alongside this, I’ve begun designing furniture—a passion project that started when I created my first mirror and has grown into a new avenue of creative expression. There’s truly a lot unfolding right now. This past August, I released my collection Project Mundane, and I’m incredibly proud of how it turned out. If you haven’t seen it yet, I encourage you to check it out.

Connect With Kasiah

www.deliriumdreaming.com

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