I n this interview designer Beryl Man ( Anja Collection ) gives us a unique glimpse into the challenges facing a designer on the forefront of high end boutique eco fashion. MG: I understand that your interest for ethical fashion grew out of encountering business practices during your first years in the industry. Would you say now that you have established yourself it was easy to source ethically and just took some looking? B: i can say that i covered the basic simple knits/weave sourcing, but in fashion, consumers are always looking for something new and exciting so thats a challenge to make sure new resources are within sustainable principle and and not off track by the speed of fast fashion. MG:Does ethical business cost more than "regular" business? B: YES!! its more expensive and we have very limited choices. sustainable materials are more expensive but the Eco fashion market is still looking for lower prices. except if you are making one-off couture piece