The Augusta Fashion + Textiles brand is led by creative director and founder, Maria Augusta Wozniak. Maria trained in traditional tailoring and fashion design at Polimoda in Florence, Italy, before returning to her hometown of Edmonton, Alberta to start this independent label. Augusta works towards proving that ethical fashion in Canada can be innovative, avant-garde, and progressive. They feature gender neutral garments, bold prints, and vibrant color blocking -- all fabrics used are either textiles they design and make (or make in collaboration with local artisans), upcycled garments, or deadstock fabric sourced from Prato, Italy.

Maria's work has been internationally featured in various publications, such as VOGUE Italia, VOGUE Mexico y Latino America, Photobook Sustainable Fashion Magazine, VADA Magazine, Elle Décor, and Italy’s leading art magazine, Artribune. Maria has also worked and collaborated with important Italian luxury brands, such as Loro Piana and Fendi.