100% Cashmere. Hand stitched in NYC.
All Lingua Franca pieces are hand embroidered once your order is placed. Please allow 2-3 weeks for embroidery, plus shipping time (1-3 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 

Rachelle Hruska Cashmere Embroidered Sweaters

Lingua Franca

"stay Groovy"

Color

Size

Women

Customize your Lingua Franca cardigan with your loved one's initials in hearts! The perfect gift for mom, grandma, wife, sister or friend.
100% Cashmere. Hand stitched in NYC.
Need some one-on-one help? Visit our Customizer FAQ or Email us! Need some inspiration? Head Here!
All custom orders are subject to approval. If needed, a member of our team will reach out with any questions or concerns.

Mama Love Cardigan

Cream with rainbow tie dye. 100% Cashmere. Hand-dyed and stitched in NYC.
Want to customize a non tie-dyed sweater? Head to our custom portal!
Care

Dry clean only to avoid color fade.
Shipping

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

Custom items are not eligible for return/exchange.
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 
We are more than happy to cancel an order within 24 hours of placing it.

Rainbow Hand Dye Crewneck

Hello beautiful! (Embroidered with added sweetness in the form of whimsical lemons!)
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.

"ciao Bella" With Lemons, Short Sleeve Sweater

Lingua Franca 100% sustainably sourced cashmere sweater. Hand-stitched in NYC.
20% of sales from each sweater purchased will be donated to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
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.

"a Cup Of Ambition"

100% Cashmere. Hand-stitched in NYC.
$100 from each sweater purchased will go directly to Pandemic of Love. Your purchase will support their work in providing direct aid to families in need who have suffered financially due to the coronavirus pandemic.
This was the hashtag in my original post on March 14th, 2020 when I shared the GIVE HELP and GET HELP forms. This one act - and hashtag - went viral and proved that hope, love and kindness can also be infectious. (Shelly Tygielski, Founder of Pandemic of Love)
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.

"pandemic Of Love"

Cream with mauve embroidery. 100% Cashmere. Hand-stitched in NYC.
$100 of each sweater purchased supports Sanctuary for Families, a service provider and advocate for survivors of domestic violence, sex trafficking, and related forms of gender violence.
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 

"in Love There Is No Violence"

Adult Face Mask from Royal Jelly Harlem.
Unisex, Reusable, Washable, double-lined with filter & contrast color.
All 100% Cotton or 100% Linen.
Made by Royal Jelly Harlem in NYC.
Matching Kid's Face Mask available!

Adult Face Mask

100% Cashmere. Hand-stitched in NYC.
$100 of each sweater sold will be donated to Emerge.
Emerge is the nation’s premier organization that recruits and trains Democratic women to run for office. Since 2002, Emerge has trained more than 4,000 women to run for office and there are currently 740 Emerge alums serving in office across the country.
Follow them on Twitter | Like them on Facebook | Watch their YouTube
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 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.

"leaders Matter"

"In 1973 Janet and I moved into a hotel in Aspen and Janet enrolled me in Aspen elementary. When I noticed our room didn't have a refrigerator, without missing a beat, Janet said yes it does, and placed all our perishables outside in the snow. Janet was inventive." - 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.

"pray For Powder" Crewneck

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).
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.

"yes Si Oui Ja"

Navy with light blue embroidery. 100% Cashmere. Hand-stitched in NYC.
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 the Lingua Franca "hallelujah" 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.

"hallelujah"

100% Cashmere. Hand-stitched in NYC.
For each sweater purchased, $100 will be donated to Vital Voices to help them support women leaders who are solving the world’s greatest challenges.

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 

"my Voice Is Vital"

Black with hot pink embroidery. 100% Cashmere. Hand stitched in NYC.
All Lingua Franca pieces are hand embroidered once your order is placed. Please allow 2-3 weeks for embroidery, plus shipping time (1-3 days).
Interested in customizing your phrase 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 

Hunky Dory Cardigan

Customize your Lingua Franca Sweetheart V-neck with your sweetheart's initials in a heart and arrow outline!
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).

Sweetheart V-neck

"wish You Were Here"

Multicolor block lettering embroidered in a playful mix of stitch techniques.
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 tank 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.

"viva La Vida" Short Sleeve Sweater

Black with bright red embroidery. 100% Cashmere. Hand-stitched in NYC.
Pictured on Laura Dern. Based on the #1 NY Times Best-Seller by Chief White House Photographer Pete Souza, The Way I See It Film is premiering commercial-free on MSNBC 10/16 at 10pm ET. Produced by Focus Features.

$100 of each sweater sold will be donated to HeadCount.
All Lingua Franca pieces are hand embroidered once your order is placed. Please allow approximately 3 weeks for embroidery, plus shipping time (1-5 days).
Interested in customizing your sweater? Email us!
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.

"the Way I See It"

Let's end the cycle of period stigma and poverty! No one should be held back because of their period. We are so proud to have partnered with the Desai Foundation to support their Asani Sanitary Napkin program As the Covid crisis in India continues, Asani creates awareness, high quality pads, and unique distribution models to systematically change the cycle of period poverty.
$100 from each sweater purchased supports the Asani Sanitary Napkin Program which creates awareness, production and access for menstrual health. Together, we can shift the stigma around menstruation so that a period never holds back anyone from school, work, or a life well lived. Let's end the cycle of period stigma and poverty together!

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.

"bloody Fabulous"

"yes Si Oui Ja" Short Sleeve

100% Cashmere sustainably sourced, ethically produced cashmere. Hand stitched in NYC.
Pictured on Peach with Fuchsia embroidery and Lilac with Poppy embroidery.
This Lingua Franca piece is hand embroidered once your order is placed. Please allow about 2-3 weeks for embroidery, plus shipping time (1-5 days).
Don't see your size? Want it in another color? Build a custom sweater here!
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.

"mogul Mama"

Create a custom Lingua Franca cashmere sweater. Choose between one of our signature phrases or one near-and-dear to you! Made from 100% sustainably sourced cashmere, hand-stitched in NYC.
Need some one-on-one help? Visit our Customizer FAQ or Email us! Need some inspiration? Head Here!
All custom orders are subject to approval. If needed, a member of our team will reach out with any questions or concerns.
This Lingua Franca piece is hand embroidered to order. Please allow about 2-3 weeks for embroidery, plus shipping time (1-5 days). Confetti and Shadow beading will add an additional week to order processing time.

Custom V-neck

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

Modeled by Marcia Jenkins — learn more about Marcia here .
$100 from each sweater purchased supports the Special Olympics of Pennsylvania.
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 

"just Keep Moving"

100% Cashmere. Hand-stitched in NYC. Thread colors may differ based on sweater color in order to best compliment the sweater.
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.

Symbol V-neck

Hello Beautiful! 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.

"ciao Bella" Short Sleeve Sweater

Peach with bright pink tie dye. 100% Cashmere. Hand-dyed and stitched in NYC.
Want to customize a non tie-dyed sweater? Head to our custom portal!
Care

Dry clean only to avoid color fade.
Shipping

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

Custom items are not eligible for return/exchange.
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 
We are more than happy to cancel an order within 24 hours of placing it.

Peach Hand Dye Crewneck

100% Cashmere. Hand-stitched in NYC.
$100 from each sweater purchased will go directly to Pandemic of Love. Your purchase will support their work in providing direct aid to families in need who have suffered financially due to the coronavirus pandemic.
So much of what ails us across the globe - from food insecurity to viruses and climate challenges - can be solved if each of us (including global leaders) stop and ask ourselves these questions: “How can I come from a place of love? And if I do, what would that look like?” (Shelly Tygielski, Founder of Pandemic of Love)
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.

"love Is The Cure"

"ciao Bella"

Lingua Franca 100% sustainably sourced, ethically produced cashmere. Hand-stitched in NYC.
20% of sales from each sweater purchased will be donated to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
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). Beaded items will add an additional week to order processing time.
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 