Lingua FrancaJacquard-knit cashmere midi skirt

Lingua Franca is a New York-based luxury fashion brand founded by Rachelle Hruska MacPherson, born from a therapeutic embroidery practice during her struggle with postpartum anxiety. The brand specializes in hand-embroidered cashmere sweaters featuring distinctive phrases that are often politically-charged, empowering, or pop-culture-inspired. Each piece is meticulously hand-stitched in New York by skilled artisans using age-old embroidery techniques, ensuring no two sweaters are alike. Guided by the motto "Give a Damn," Lingua Franca champions slow fashion with a commitment to sustainability, fair-trade practices, and social responsibility. The brand has garnered celebrity endorsements from icons like Meryl Streep and Julianne Moore, while using its platform to raise over a million dollars for more than 200 charities. Beyond signature sweaters, Lingua Franca has expanded into ready-to-wear, accessories, and home goods, consistently emphasizing ethical production and meaningful design that sparks conversation and celebrates individual identity.