INDY is a Brooklyn, New York-based, women-led eyewear brand that is affordable and fashion-forward. Designer and founder Indie McFarlane grew up in Scotland and moved to London at 17 to study photography. There, she developed an interest in fashion styling and assisted celebrity stylists including Mel Ottenberg and Peter Aluaan, who worked with clients such as Rihanna and Jude Law.
Indie's passion for fashion, especially for sunglasses and accessories, led her to launch INDY from her bedroom floor, investing her paychecks from working at a bar. Indie has always said that sunglasses make her feel confident, so she wanted to share that confidence with others through her designs.
INDY (named after herself) quickly became known for its vintage-inspired, affordable eyewear with modern touches, including colored transparent lenses, exaggerated shapes, and playful lettering on the frames.
