Featuring a removable silk chiffon collar with a velvet tie, this soft-boiled, brushed wool sweater by Lingua Franca lends understated (and versatile) luxury for your fall wardrobe. Featuring a removable silk chiffon collar with a velvet tie, this soft-boiled, brushed wool sweater by Lingua Franca lends understated (and versatile) luxury for your fall wardrobe. Starting from just a stitch, Lingua Franca has grown into a line of hand-embroidered ready-to-wear collections, accessories, and even wallpaper, all designed in their New York City studio.