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Lingua Franca: The Clothing Brand that Speaks to Recovery

Alysse BrysonBy Alysse BrysonApril 16, 20244 Mins Read
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In a world where fashion often mirrors trends and superficial ideals, Lingua Franca stands out as a beacon of authenticity, compassion, and purpose. Founded on the simple act of stitching and fueled by a passion for ethical craftsmanship, this clothing brand embodies a spirit of resilience, creativity, and social responsibility that resonates deeply with me as an individual in recovery from alcohol and substance use disorder. I love fashion and I love recovering out loud. Lingua Franca gives me the opportunity to do both, in style.

The Stitch that Started it All

Rachelle Hruska MacPherson’s journey with Lingua Franca began with a single stitch on a cashmere sweater—a therapeutic escape that evolved into a movement of empowerment and mindful creation. Rooted in sustainability and fair-trade practices, Lingua Franca’s hand-stitched luxury garments carry a narrative of artisanship, individuality, and personal expression.

A Commitment to Caring

The ethos of “Give a Damn” runs through the veins of Lingua Franca, driving a community of compassion and generosity. With a steadfast dedication to giving back, this brand has raised over a million dollars for more than 200 charities, demonstrating a profound commitment to social impact and collective well-being.

Crafting Conscious Luxury

At the heart of Lingua Franca lies a pursuit of excellence in ethical production and thoughtful design. By prioritizing quality, sustainability, and transparency in every aspect of their creations, Lingua Franca sets a high standard for the fashion industry, advocating for a more conscious and compassionate approach to luxury goods.

Honoring Inspiration

Janet MacPherson, the muse behind Lingua Franca, embodies a legacy of courage, innovation, and unapologetic individuality. Her spirit infuses each embroidered phrase with a sense of empowerment and storytelling, inviting wearers to embrace their uniqueness and celebrate their journey. Learn more about her HERE.

A Tapestry of Support

From cultural icons to everyday champions, Lingua Franca’s message of slow fashion, artisanship, and community support has garnered admiration from luminaries across various fields. The brand’s custom sweaters have become a symbol of solidarity, grace, and meaningful expression, uniting individuals in a shared commitment to sustainable style and social impact.

In a world where recovery is a journey of self-discovery, healing, and transformation, Lingua Franca’s story echoes the resilience, creativity, and authenticity of those who walk the path of sobriety. Through each hand-stitched creation and charitable initiative, this clothing brand weaves a narrative of hope, empowerment, and solidarity, inviting all to embrace their unique story and make a difference in the world.

Raise your voice, wear your truth, and join the conversation with Lingua Franca—a brand that stitches together style, substance, and recovery with every heartfelt thread.

A Stitched Symphony to Recover Out Loud

In the realm of Lingua Franca, custom clothing serves as a canvas for silent declarations and unspoken narratives, allowing individuals in recovery to express their journey outwardly without uttering a single word. Each bespoke piece becomes a wearable testament to resilience, healing, and self-discovery, tailored to reflect personal mantras, affirmations, or moments of triumph.

These custom creations act as living tapestries of courage and empowerment, empowering wearers to recover out loud through artful embroidery and thought-provoking phrases that resonate with their inner truth. With every stitch, Lingua Franca invites individuals to embrace their unique story and wear their recovery journey with pride, authenticity, and unwavering strength. Click HERE to create your own CUSTOM message to recover out loud.

If you end up placing an order and making your own customized sweater, post a pic on IG and tag @thesobercurator or slide into our DMs. We want to see how you WALK YOUR TALK and recover out loud in style.

Enjoy this curated preview of items from Lingua Franca that I think are the sober cats pajamas!

#ADDTOCART LINGUA FRANCA

Profound Revelations Crew
Arrow Date Cardigan
“almost normal” Hoodie
“i have issues” T-Shirt
Profound Revelations Crew
Arrow Date Cardigan
“almost normal” Hoodie
“i have issues” T-Shirt
Profound Revelations Crew
Arrow Date Cardigan
“almost normal” Hoodie
“i have issues” T-Shirt

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God, grant us the serenity to #ADDTOCART….

Sober Retail therapy is our kind of workout! We’re all about that shop ’til you drop life (but always with mindfulness, ya dig?). Dive into this section of our site to find killer sobriety gifts, top-tier recovery swag, and must-have merch we can’t get enough of. What’s more? We’re big on shining the spotlight on small businesses with roots in recovery, sober creators, and any enterprise that’s got love for the sober squad. Let’s support and elevate our community, one purchase at a time!

Make sure to also peep out our curated Amazon finds for #QUITLIT, glassware, recovery merch & gifts, and so much more!

Fashion more your thing? Make sure to check out WALK YOUR TALK with Sober Fashionistas Kate Vitala, Harley Skorpenske, and Alexandra Nyman. This section celebrates fashion and the role it plays in our recovery. Getting ready for life can be just as fun, if not more fun, now that we’re sober…because drunk never looks good.


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