The Lingua Franca Karla dress is a lace-knit piece featuring hand-crocheted flowers with wooden bead details throughout. This versatile piece offers elegance and bohemian charm, perfect for layering over a bikini at the beach or for drinks on the town. The Lingua Franca Karla dress is a lace-knit piece featuring hand-crocheted flowers with wooden bead details throughout. This versatile piece offers elegance and bohemian charm, perfect for layering over a bikini at the beach or for drinks on the town. 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.