Links We Like: Fashion statements with a social conscious

St. Louis-based entrepreneur Dawn Manske has successfully raised funds for Kiva loans on 3 separate occasions to expand her burgeoning clothing brand, Made for Freedom, whose mission is to provide women survivors of human trafficking employment opportunities, education and counseling.

In addition to a feature on Made for Freedom, this week’s Links We Like all come from the intersection of art, fashion and social consciousness, and explore the deeper impact of the clothes we wear and see on the runway. Look through them below, and find Kiva borrowers raising funds for clothing loans here!

First Lady: Michelle Obama portrait moved to accommodate crowds

Ocean meets sky: Entrepreneur speaks on supporting Syrian refugee women

Hope Walk: International refugees take to runway in Paris

Global models: Sudanese fashion stars share their stories