The People
Behind the Label

The first Augusta Jones collection was launched in 1999 under the creative leadership of British designer Charlotte Leung. She needed a line for her own shop to satisfy three basic requirements: beautiful styling; flexibility of the range to flatter a variety of shapes; and affordability.

Her focus was to bring stylish, designer wedding gowns to modern brides. With the success of her initial bridal collection, she was encouraged to launch the range throughout England in September 1999 and then in the US in March 2003. Wanting to offer brides a complete look, she added a range of wedding shoes and very simple, complimenting veils. The label is now available in over 150 shops worldwide.

Born in Denmark to a Danish Italian mother and British Chinese father, she divides her time living and working between London and Hong Kong. After her first collection, Charlotte Leung teamed up with her younger stepmother, June Leung, an award-winning designer in her own right.

June Leung, who received her Masters of Arts in Fashion & Textiles from The Nottingham Trent University in England, brought her passion for art deco and period piece jewelry to the collection - very much in evidence by the extravagant detailing found in key pieces.

They spend their time between their sampling room and equally important, traveling the world for inspiration. Successful from the start, this young company has been awarded three British Bridal finalist awards within the first two years of introducing the label. Their work is regularly featured in Cosmopolitan Bride, In-Style Wedding, Brides, Wedding & Home, and You & Your Wedding.

Where can you get their gowns?

Augusta Jones designs are sold exclusively through selective shops in the following locations: The United Kingdom, Ireland, Norway, Greece, the USA, Canada and Australia.

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