Black/White stripe with poppy embroidery or Black with ivory embroidery. 100% Cashmere. Hand-stitched in NYC.
$100 from your purchase helps the TIME'S UP Legal Defense Fund to provide subsidized legal support to women and men who have experienced sexual harassment, assault, or abuse in the workplace and while in pursuit of their careers.
Learn more about TIME'S UP here .

All Lingua Franca pieces are hand embroidered once your order is placed. Please allow 2-to-3 weeks for embroidery, plus shipping time (1-5 days).
Interested in customizing your sweater? Email us!
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Because each Lingua Franca piece is truly one of a kind, all sales are final and we are unable to accept returns/exchanges. We are more than happy to cancel an order within 24 hours of placing. All items are hand-made to order by our NYC-based embroiderers, resulting in unique variations in the look, size, and placement of the embroidery. Lingua Franca embroiderers use their best discretion when stitching to ensure each product meets our high standards and unique, well-known style. In the event that you receive a damaged item, please let us know within 15 days of receiving your order and we'll be happy to exchange it. For questions, please email us at 

Rachelle Hruska Cashmere Embroidered Sweaters

Lingua Franca

Time's Up

Color

Size

Women

Black or Cream with hand embroidery. 100% Cashmere. Hand-stitched in NYC.
For Men's sizing, please order 2 sizes up. For example, Men's S is equivalent to Women's L.
All Lingua Franca pieces are hand embroidered once your order is placed. Please allow about 3 weeks for embroidery, plus shipping time (1-5 days).
Don't see your size? Want it in another color? Build a custom sweater here!
Because each Lingua Franca sweater is customized to order, making it truly one of a kind, all sales are final and we are unable to accept returns/exchanges. Lingua Franca embroiderers use their best discretion when stitching to ensure each product meets our high standards and unique, well-known style, but this may also result in unique variations in the look, size, and placement of the embroidery.

"i Heart New York"

Red with navy embroidery. 100% Cashmere. Hand-stitched in NYC.
$100 of each sweater sold will be donated to the Biden-Harris 2020 Campaign.
Interested in customizing your sweater? Build a custom sweater here!
All Lingua Franca pieces are hand embroidered once your order is placed. Please allow 2-to-3 weeks for embroidery, plus shipping time (1-5 days).

Because each Lingua Franca sweater customized to order, making it truly one of a kind, all sales are final and we are unable to accept returns/exchanges. Lingua Franca embroiderers use their best discretion when stitching to ensure each product meets our high standards and unique, well-known style, but this may also result in unique variations in the look, size, and placement of the embroidery.

"nasty Woman"

Black with hot pink embroidery. 100% Cashmere. Hand-stitched in NYC.
$100 of each sweater sold will be donated to ACLU Women's Rights Project.
All Lingua Franca pieces are hand embroidered once your order is placed. Please allow 2-to-3 weeks for embroidery, plus shipping time (1-5 days).
Interested in customizing your sweater? Build a custom sweater here!
Because each Lingua Franca sweater is customized to order, making it truly one of a kind, all sales are final and we are unable to accept returns/exchanges. Lingua Franca embroiderers use their best discretion when stitching to ensure each product meets our high standards and unique, well-known style, but this may also result in unique variations in the look, size, and placement of the embroidery.

"all Rise"

Oatmeal with teal embroidery. 100% Cashmere. Hand-stitched in NYC.

$100 from each sweater purchased supports Food Bank for New York City.
For Men's sizing, please order 2 sizes up. For example, Men's S is equivalent to Women's L.
All Lingua Franca pieces are hand embroidered once your order is placed. Please allow about 3 weeks for embroidery, plus shipping time (1-5 days).
Don't see your size? Want it in another color? Build a custom sweater here !
Because each Lingua Franca sweater is customized to order, making it truly one of a kind, all sales are final and we are unable to accept returns/exchanges. Lingua Franca embroiderers use their best discretion when stitching to ensure each product meets our high standards and unique, well-known style, but this may also result in unique variations in the look, size, and placement of the embroidery.

"come Together"

Peony with red embroidery, Smoke with peach embroidery, or Red with light blue embroidery. 100% Cashmere. Hand-stitched in NYC.

10% of sales from each sweater purchased supports WomenOne , an organization that works to provide women and girls facing extreme poverty, cultural barriers and emergencies access to life-changing education opportunities
All Lingua Franca pieces are hand embroidered once your order is placed. Please allow 2 to 3 weeks for embroidery, plus shipping time (1-5 days).
Interested in customizing your sweater? Email us!

Because all items are hand-embroidered to order, we are unable to accept returns. In the event that you receive a damaged item, please let us know within 15 days of receiving your order and we'll be happy to exchange it. For questions, please emails us at 

"who Run The World?"

Customize your Personalized Cardigan! 100% Cashmere. Hand-stitched in NYC.
For Men's sizing, please order 2 sizes up. For example, Men's S is equivalent to Women's L.
Care Instructions: Hand wash cold with mild detergent. Do not bleach, lay flat to dry, or dry clean.
All Lingua Franca pieces are hand embroidered once your order is placed. Please allow about 3 weeks for embroidery, plus shipping time (1-5 days).

Because each Lingua Franca sweater is embroidered to order, making it truly one of a kind, all sales are final and we are unable to accept returns/exchanges. We are more than happy to cancel an order within 24 hours of placing it.

Personalized Cardigan

Black or Cream with hand embroidery. 100% Cashmere. Hand-stitched in NYC.
All Lingua Franca pieces are hand embroidered once your order is placed. Please allow about 3 weeks for embroidery, plus shipping time (1-5 days).
Don't see your size? Want it in another color? Build a custom sweater here !
Because each Lingua Franca sweater is customized to order, making it truly one of a kind, all sales are final and we are unable to accept returns/exchanges. Lingua Franca embroiderers use their best discretion when stitching to ensure each product meets our high standards and unique, well-known style, but this may also result in unique variations in the look, size, and placement of the embroidery.

"i Heart Ny" V-neck

Peacock with lagoon embroidery. 100% Cashmere. Hand-stitched in NYC.
All Lingua Franca pieces are hand embroidered once your order is placed. Please allow 2-to-3 weeks for embroidery, plus shipping time (1-5 days).
Interested in customizing your sweater? Build a custom sweater here!
Because this Lingua Franca sweater is customized to order, making it truly one of a kind, all sales are final and we are unable to accept returns/exchanges. Lingua Franca embroiderers use their best discretion when stitching to ensure each product meets our high standards and unique, well-known style, but this may also result in unique variations in the look, size, and placement of the embroidery.

"california Love"

Lingua Franca 100% sustainably sourced, ethically produced cashmere. Hand-stitched in NYC.
$100 of each sweater purchase will be donated to a cause that matters to you! Please let us know where to donate by leaving a note. Get involved - support a cause - give a damn.

All Lingua Franca pieces are hand embroidered once your order is placed. Please allow about 2-to-3 weeks for embroidery, plus shipping time (1-5 days). Beaded items will add an additional week to order processing time.
Interested in customizing your sweater? Build a custom sweater here!
Because the Lingua Franca "give a damn" sweater is customized to order, making it truly one of a kind, all sales are final and we are unable to accept returns/exchanges. Lingua Franca embroiderers use their best discretion when stitching to ensure each product meets our high standards and unique, well-known style, but this may also result in unique variations in the look, size, and placement of the embroidery.

"give A Damn"

100% Cashmere. Hand-stitched in NYC.
10% of the proceeds from this collection will be donated to Higher Heights Leadership Fund , a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to strengthening Black women’s leadership capacity and civic participation.

For Men's sizing, please order 2 sizes up. For example, Men's S is equivalent to Women's L.
Care Instructions: Hand wash cold with mild detergent. Do not bleach, lay flat to dry, or dry clean.
All Lingua Franca pieces are hand embroidered once your order is placed. Please allow about 3 weeks for embroidery, plus shipping time (1-5 days).
Because each Lingua Franca sweater is customized to order, making it truly one of a kind, all sales are final and we are unable to accept returns/exchanges. Lingua Franca embroiderers use their best discretion when stitching to ensure each product meets our high standards and unique, well-known style, but this may also result in unique variations in the look, size, and placement of the embroidery.

"nevertheless, She Voted"

100% Cashmere. Hand-stitched to order in NYC.
All Lingua Franca pieces are hand-embroidered once your order is placed. Please allow about 3 weeks for embroidery, plus shipping time (1-5 days).
Interested in customizing your sweater? Build a custom sweater here!
Because all items are hand-embroidered to order, we are unable to accept returns. In the event that you receive a damaged item, please let us know within 15 days of receiving your order and we'll be happy to exchange it. For questions, please emails us at 

"human Kind Be Both"

Black with silver embroidery. 100% Cashmere. Hand-stitched in NYC.

Modeled by Christina Clare — learn more about Christina here .

$100 from each sweater purchased supports #MEAction, a network for those with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
All Lingua Franca pieces are hand embroidered once your order is placed. Please allow 2-to-3 weeks for embroidery, plus shipping time (1-5 days).
Interested in customizing your sweater? Email us!

Because each Lingua Franca piece is truly one of a kind, all sales are final and we are unable to accept returns/exchanges. We are more than happy to cancel an order within 24 hours of placing. All items are hand-made to order by our NYC-based embroiderers, resulting in unique variations in the look, size, and placement of the embroidery. Lingua Franca embroiderers use their best discretion when stitching to ensure each product meets our high standards and unique, well-known style. In the event that you receive a damaged item, please let us know within 15 days of receiving your order and we'll be happy to exchange it. For questions, please email us at 

"persist"

100% Cashmere. Hand-stitched in NYC.
For Men's sizing, please order 2 sizes up. For example, Men's S is equivalent to Women's L.
All Lingua Franca pieces are hand embroidered once your order is placed. Please allow about 3 weeks for embroidery, plus shipping time (1-5 days).
Don't see your size? Want it in another color? Build a custom sweater here!
Because each Lingua Franca sweater is customized to order, making it truly one of a kind, all sales are final and we are unable to accept returns/exchanges. Lingua Franca embroiderers use their best discretion when stitching to ensure each product meets our high standards and unique, well-known style, but this may also result in unique variations in the look, size, and placement of the embroidery.

"après All Day"

Lingua Franca 100% sustainably sourced, ethically produced cashmere. Hand-stitched in NYC.
For Men's sizing, please order 2 sizes up. For example, Men's S is equivalent to Women's L.
Care

Hand wash cold with mild detergent and lay flat to dry or dry clean. Do not bleach.
Shipping

All Lingua Franca pieces are hand embroidered once your order is placed. Please allow about 2-3 weeks for embroidery, plus shipping time (1-5 days).
Returns

Returns and/or exchanges are accepted within 14 days of receipt of items. Returned items must be unworn/unused with tags and in their original packaging. Refunds will be issued in the original form of payment or as store credit.

"respect Your Mother" Crewneck

100% Cashmere. Hand-stitched in NYC.
Stitched in honor of Representative John Lewis.
Recently worn by Sunny Hostin on The View.

$100 of the proceeds from each sweater will be donated to The Movement for Black Lives.
All Lingua Franca pieces are hand embroidered once your order is placed. Please allow 2-to-3 weeks for embroidery, plus shipping time (1-5 days).
Interested in customizing your sweater? Build a custom sweater here!
Because each Lingua Franca piece is truly one of a kind, all sales are final and we are unable to accept returns/exchanges. We are more than happy to cancel an order within 24 hours of placing. All items are hand-made to order by our NYC-based embroiderers, resulting in unique variations in the look, size, and placement of the embroidery. Lingua Franca embroiderers use their best discretion when stitching to ensure each product meets our high standards and unique, well-known style. In the event that you receive a damaged item, please let us know within 15 days of receiving your order and we'll be happy to exchange it. For questions, please email us at 

"good Trouble"

Dark Cobalt with mint embroidery. 100% Cashmere. Hand-stitched in NYC.

Modeled by Stephanie Bowman — learn more about Stephanie here .
$100 from each sweater purchased supports Stephanie's non-profit, One Heart For Women and Children in its mission to provide the necessary resources for families as they transition through and overcome varying hardships of daily living in the Central Florida region and abroad.

All Lingua Franca pieces are hand embroidered once your order is placed. Please allow 2-to-3 weeks for embroidery, plus shipping time (1-5 days).
Interested in customizing your sweater? Email us!

Because each Lingua Franca piece is truly one of a kind, all sales are final and we are unable to accept returns/exchanges. We are more than happy to cancel an order within 24 hours of placing. All items are hand-made to order by our NYC-based embroiderers, resulting in unique variations in the look, size, and placement of the embroidery. Lingua Franca embroiderers use their best discretion when stitching to ensure each product meets our high standards and unique, well-known style. In the event that you receive a damaged item, please let us know within 15 days of receiving your order and we'll be happy to exchange it. For questions, please email us at 

"love Wins"

100% Cashmere. Hand-stitched in NYC.
Peony with poppy embroidery, Red with light blue embroidery, Peacock with salmon, Mustard with hot pink embroidery.
$100 from each sweater purchased supports The Obama Foundation.

Modeled by Latham Thomas (aka Glow Maven) — celebrity wellness/lifestyle maven and birth doula. Learn more about Latham here.

All Lingua Franca pieces are hand embroidered once your order is placed. Please allow about 3 weeks for embroidery, plus shipping time (1-5 days).
Interested in customizing your sweater? Email us!
Because all items are hand-embroidered to order, we are unable to accept returns. In the event that you receive a damaged item, please let us know within 15 days of receiving your order and we'll be happy to exchange it. For questions, please emails us at 

"i Miss Barack"

Lingua Franca 100% sustainably sourced, ethically produced cashmere with hot pink embroidery. Hand-stitched by our team in NYC.
All Lingua Franca pieces are hand embroidered once your order is placed. Please allow 2-to-3 weeks for embroidery, plus shipping time (1-5 days).
Because each Lingua Franca piece is truly one of a kind, all sales are final and we are unable to accept returns/exchanges. We are more than happy to cancel an order within 24 hours of placing. All items are hand-made to order by our NYC-based embroiderers, resulting in unique variations in the look, size, and placement of the embroidery. Lingua Franca embroiderers use their best discretion when stitching to ensure each product meets our high standards and unique, well-known style. In the event that you receive a damaged item, please let us know within 15 days of receiving your order and we'll be happy to exchange it. For questions, please email us at 

"tits Up"

100% sustainably sourced, ethically produced cashmere. Hand embroidered in NYC. Each heart is a little work of art.
Peony with poppy embroidery, Smoke with cobalt embroidery, Navy with light blue embroidery.
Don't see your size? Want it in another color? Build a custom sweater here!

"educate" Crewneck

Dark Cobalt with Light Blue embroidery. 100% Cashmere. Hand-stitched in NYC.

$100 from each sweater purchased will be donated to RxArt, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to help children heal through the extraordinary power of visual art.
For Men's sizing, please order 2 sizes up. For example, Men's S is equivalent to Women's L.
All Lingua Franca pieces are hand embroidered once your order is placed. Please allow about 3 weeks for embroidery, plus shipping time (1-5 days).
Don't see your size? Want it in another color? Build a custom sweater here !
Because each Lingua Franca sweater is customized to order, making it truly one of a kind, all sales are final and we are unable to accept returns/exchanges. Lingua Franca embroiderers use their best discretion when stitching to ensure each product meets our high standards and unique, well-known style, but this may also result in unique variations in the look, size, and placement of the embroidery.

"being Human"

100% Cashmere. Hand-stitched in NYC. Peony with true green embroidery.

Interested in customizing your sweater? Build a custom sweater here!
20% of each sweater sold will be donated to the Biden-Harris 2020 Campaign.
All Lingua Franca pieces are hand embroidered once your order is placed. Please allow 2-to-3 weeks for embroidery, plus shipping time (1-5 days).

Because the Lingua Franca "nasty woman" sweater customized to order, making it truly one of a kind, all sales are final and we are unable to accept returns/exchanges. Lingua Franca embroiderers use their best discretion when stitching to ensure each product meets our high standards and unique, well-known style, but this may also result in unique variations in the look, size, and placement of the embroidery.

"kamala For The People"

Black with bubble gum pink embroidery. 100% Cashmere. Hand-stitched in NYC.

$100 of each sweater purchase will be donated to First Book to support their work providing equal access to quality education for kids in need.

All Lingua Franca pieces are hand embroidered once your order is placed. Please allow 2-to-3 weeks for embroidery, plus shipping time (1-5 days).
Interested in customizing your sweater? Email us!

Because each Lingua Franca piece is truly one of a kind, all sales are final and we are unable to accept returns/exchanges. We are more than happy to cancel an order within 24 hours of placing. All items are hand-made to order by our NYC-based embroiderers, resulting in unique variations in the look, size, and placement of the embroidery. Lingua Franca embroiderers use their best discretion when stitching to ensure each product meets our high standards and unique, well-known style. In the event that you receive a damaged item, please let us know within 15 days of receiving your order and we'll be happy to exchange it. For questions, please email us at 

"stand Together"

Lingua Franca "do your part; stay apart" hand embroidered sustainably sourced cashmere. Hand-stitched in NYC.

10% of all proceeds support Food Bank for New York City.
All Lingua Franca pieces are hand embroidered once your order is placed. Please allow 3 weeks for embroidery, plus shipping time (1-5 days).
Interested in customizing your sweater? Build a custom sweater here!
Because each Lingua Franca sweater is customized to order, making it truly one of a kind, all sales are final and we are unable to accept returns/exchanges. Lingua Franca embroiderers use their best discretion when stitching to ensure each product meets our high standards and unique, well-known style, but this may also result in unique variations in the look, size, and placement of the embroidery.

"do Your Part; Stay Apart"

Red with ivory embroidery. 100% Cashmere. Hand-stitched in NYC.

Modeled by Sanah Jivani — learn more about Sanah here .
$100 from each sweater purchased supports Sanah's non-profit, The Love your Natural Self Foundation , which strives to improve self-esteem and empower others to be the best version of themselves possible.

All Lingua Franca pieces are hand embroidered once your order is placed. Please allow 2-to-3 weeks for embroidery, plus shipping time (1-5 days).
Interested in customizing your sweater? Email us!

Because each Lingua Franca piece is truly one of a kind, all sales are final and we are unable to accept returns/exchanges. We are more than happy to cancel an order within 24 hours of placing. All items are hand-made to order by our NYC-based embroiderers, resulting in unique variations in the look, size, and placement of the embroidery. Lingua Franca embroiderers use their best discretion when stitching to ensure each product meets our high standards and unique, well-known style. In the event that you receive a damaged item, please let us know within 15 days of receiving your order and we'll be happy to exchange it. For questions, please email us at 

"i Am Enough"

Red with ivory embroidery, Navy with light blue embroidery, Smoke with black embroidery or Peony with true orange thread. 100% Cashmere. Hand-stitched in NYC.
20% of the proceeds from each sweater sold will be donated to The Bail Project .

All Lingua Franca pieces are hand embroidered once your order is placed. Please allow about 3 weeks for embroidery, plus shipping time (1-5 days).
Interested in customizing your sweater? Build a custom sweater here!
Because all items are hand-embroidered to order, we are unable to accept returns. In the event that you receive a damaged item, please let us know within 15 days of receiving your order and we'll be happy to exchange it. For questions, please emails us at 

"power To The People"

"Janet had a singular focus on living life on her terms. She overcame challenges with the British attitude of "never complain, never explain." She never complained because she knew she was beating the system. She never explained because that would've wasted precious time she could invest in living her life to the fullest. Janet was always big. Janet was never small." - Sean MacPherson
Lingua Franca 100% sustainably sourced, ethically produced cashmere. Hand-stitched in NYC.
Care Instructions: Dry clean or hand wash cold with mild detergent and lay flat to dry. Do not bleach.
For men's sizing, please order 2 sizes up. For example, a Men's S is equivalent to a Women's L.
All Lingua Franca pieces are hand embroidered once your order is placed. Please allow 2-to-3 weeks for embroidery, plus shipping time (1-5 days).
Want it in another color? Don't see your size? Customize your sweater here!
All items are hand-made to order by our NYC-based embroiderers, resulting in unique variations in the look, size, and placement of the embroidery. Lingua Franca embroiderers use their best discretion when stitching to ensure each product meets our high standards and unique, well-known style.
Returns and/or exchanges are accepted within 14 days of receipt of items. Returned items must be unworn/unused with tags and in their original packaging. Refunds will be issued in the original form of payment or as store credit.

"beat The System" Crewneck

Peacock with lagoon embroidery. 100% Cashmere. Hand-stitched in NYC.
All Lingua Franca pieces are hand embroidered once your order is placed. Please allow about 3 weeks for embroidery, plus shipping time (1-5 days).
Interested in customizing your sweater? Email us!
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Because each Lingua Franca piece is truly one of a kind, all sales are final and we are unable to accept returns/exchanges. We are more than happy to cancel an order within 24 hours of placing. All items are hand-made to order by our NYC-based embroiderers, resulting in unique variations in the look, size, and placement of the embroidery. Lingua Franca embroiderers use their best discretion when stitching to ensure each product meets our high standards and unique, well-known style. In the event that you receive a damaged item, please let us know within 15 days of receiving your order and we'll be happy to exchange it. For questions, please email us at 

"give Peace A Chance"

Cream with peach embroidery. 100% Cashmere. Hand-stitched in NYC.
Modeled by Lee Taylor — learn more about Lee here .
$100 from each sweater purchased supports the Alliance for Quality Education .

All Lingua Franca pieces are hand embroidered once your order is placed. Please allow 2-to-3 weeks for embroidery, plus shipping time (1-5 days).
Interested in customizing your sweater? Email us!

Because each Lingua Franca piece is truly one of a kind, all sales are final and we are unable to accept returns/exchanges. We are more than happy to cancel an order within 24 hours of placing. All items are hand-made to order by our NYC-based embroiderers, resulting in unique variations in the look, size, and placement of the embroidery. Lingua Franca embroiderers use their best discretion when stitching to ensure each product meets our high standards and unique, well-known style. In the event that you receive a damaged item, please let us know within 15 days of receiving your order and we'll be happy to exchange it. For questions, please email us at 

"you Don't Own Me"

Poppy with orchid embroidery, Peach with cornflower embroidery, Oatmeal with hot pink embroidery, Mustard with hot pink embroidery, or Maroon with poppy embroidery. 100% Cashmere. Hand stitched in NYC.
All Lingua Franca pieces are hand embroidered once your order is placed. Please allow around 3 weeks for embroidery, plus shipping time (1-3 days).
Interested in customizing your sweater? Email us!
Because all items are hand-embroidered to order, we are unable to accept returns. In the event that you receive a damaged item, please let us know within 15 days of receiving your order and we'll be happy to exchange it. For questions, please emails us at 