The Lingua Franca Lampi dress is crafted from a luxurious silk blend, offering a classic shirt dress silhouette with a midi length and short sleeves. The Lingua Franca Lampi dress is crafted from a luxurious silk blend, offering a classic shirt dress silhouette with a midi length and short sleeves. 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.