About Us
Fashion with a purpose: Celebrating Autism, Neurodiversity and Inclusion
Iona's World , is a purpose driven-brand blending creativity with compassion to promote autism awareness, all abilities and, neurodiversity through uplifting designs, apparel and products.
Founded by Delia McKain O'Hare, a designer with a Masters in Fashion Design, experience in New York's fashion industry and with her on label for many years. The brand was inspired by Delia's 27 year old daughter Iona, who is autistic and has intellectual disability. Her courage and joy inspired a brand that turns compassion into action.
"I wanted to design products that not only look. good but do good," says Delia. Every item carries a message of belonging and kindness."
Iona's World offers a colorful and expressive range of T-shirts, sweatshirts, tote bags and gifts that encourage connection, empathy and understanding. Our goal is to make a difference in our communities. 10% of profits are donated to Best Buddies and support organizations championing inclusion and disability awareness.
At its heart, Iona's World believes that fashion, art and creativity can be a force for good -inspiring awareness, acceptance, and community for all abilities.
For more information or partnership opportunities, contact us @ oneworld4autism@gmail.com
Meet the Artist Behind the Brand
Delia McKain O’Hare
Growing up in the remote West Highlands of Scotland provided Delia with a grounding, creative foundation that continues to shape her journey as an artist, designer, and mother.
With more than 30 years of experience in fashion and the creative arts, Delia McKain brings deep expertise and passion to her work. Her greatest joy, however, is being a mother to two young adults. Her son Ceillum and her daughter Iona—who is autistic and has intellectual disabilities—inspired the creation of Iona’s World, an e-commerce and advocacy-driven brand that celebrates inclusion, diversity, and all abilities. Through partnerships with businesses and nonprofits, Iona’s World is committed to giving back and supporting like-minded communities.
Delia holds a master’s degree in Fashion Design from the prestigious Royal College of Art in London. Recruited directly to New York, she began a 14-year career in the fashion industry. She gaining technical and production expertise while working in Los Angeles with designer Ricky Yeung and overseeing development in Hong Kong. Returning to New York, she designed for specialty houses including Carol Horne and Anne Pinkerton before finding her long-term home with Babette & Partners / Delia McKain. Over a decade, she became recognized for her vibrant, artful knitwear, selling collections under her own label in Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus catalog, Costco, and other specialty and department stores. She later served as Design Director for Halston knitwear.
Today, Delia resides in St. Augustine, where she enjoys a slower pace of life while dedicating her time to her daughter and to running Iona’s World.
