The Lingua Franca Ilias Midi Dress features a sunset print, structured cotton fabric, Greek sailboat-inspired details, and wooden bead accents, all in a relaxed silhouette. The Lingua Franca Ilias Midi Dress features a sunset print, structured cotton fabric, Greek sailboat-inspired details, and wooden bead accents, all in a relaxed silhouette. 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.