Edmonton’s own Maria Augusta Wozniak, founder of Augusta Fashion & Textiles, has been selected as one of only 16 designers across Canada to take part in the prestigious 2025 Cashmere Collection — a one-of-a-kind fashion showcase where every garment is crafted entirely from Cashmere Bathroom Tissue.
Produced by Kruger Products, the Cashmere Collection is an annual runway event that brings together Canada’s leading fashion voices in support of the Breast Cancer Cause. Each vote from the public not only highlights a designer’s work but also donates $1 to breast cancer research and awareness.
Alberta’s Voice in National Fashion
Maria’s piece, created under her label Augusta Fashion & Textiles, embodies resiliency — a theme she felt deeply aligned with both the showcase’s “Fabric of the North” concept and the cause it represents.
“I view resiliency as the ability to shift perspective and still find strength,” Maria explains. “I translated that into my design by creating a garment that transforms visually from every angle. It’s an honor to represent Edmonton and Alberta on this national stage.”
The look, designed entirely from bathroom tissue, symbolizes strength, adaptability, and beauty in the face of challenge — values that resonate deeply with the breast cancer community and beyond.
About Maria Augusta Wozniak
Maria is a textile artist and fashion designer whose work exists at the intersection of art and fashion, challenging traditional boundaries while amplifying personal identity and storytelling.
After completing her BFA at Alberta University of the Arts and a Master’s in Fashion Collection Design at Polimoda in Florence, Italy, Maria gained global experience before returning home to Amiskwacîwâskahikan (Edmonton, Treaty 6 Territory). Through Augusta Fashion & Textiles, she creates garments that emphasize agency, identity, and the fluidity of self-expression.
How You Can Support
Public voting for the Cashmere Collection 2025 is now open until October 31, 2025. Support Maria and Alberta’s design talent by voting once a day. Every single vote donates $1 to the Breast Cancer Cause.
👉 Vote for Maria’s Design Here
Follow Maria’s work and journey:
Instagram: @augusta_fashionandtextiles
Website: augustafashion.ca
