INDY is a women-led, affordable, fashion-forward eyewear brand based in Brooklyn, NY. Designer and founder, Indie McFarlane, who grew up in Scotland, had a huge passion for sunglasses, leading her to launch INDY (a play on her name) from her bedroom floor, using her pay checks from her bar jobs to invest into her start-up.

Indie then moved the brand over to New York at the age of 22. Indie has always said how confident sunglasses make her feel, so she wanted to share that confidence with others through her own designs.

INDY quickly became well known for its vintage-inspired affordable eyewear with modern twists, including colorful transparent lenses, exaggerated shapes and snappy wording on frames. 90% of INDY's designs are made from biodegradable acetate when most sunglasses in the industry are made with plastic. Biodegradable acetate is a material derived from renewable resources such as wood pulp or cotton fiber. If the sunglasses are disposed of in a landfill or natural environments, they will eventually decompose into non-toxic components. And the other 10% of the collection is made from recycled plastic - if the sunglasses are lower in cost, those are the ones made from recycled plastic.

The brand has been seen in Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Nylon, Vice, Popsugar, WWD, among others and has been worn by celebs fans including Bella Hadid, Alicia Keys, Alix Earle, Bretman Rock, and more.

"Between the celebrity sightings and magazine placements, Brooklyn-based Indy eyewear may seem like a huge operation. It's actually a one-woman show by designer Indie McFarlane, who channels New York City's bustling energy into sunglasses anyone, anywhere will want to wear." - Harper's Bazaar

 

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Blondie
Nikki W.
Cute

Nice fit, fun, flirty, sun protection as advertised.

Great fit, superb sun protection, all while being super stylish!

Perfect glasses!

Love these!

These glasses are so chic! They match everything and are so much fun to wear. Love that they are polarized!

So fun and cute!

I feel like a fashionista when I wear these, and always get compliments on how fun the writing is on the glasses! You will surely feel like a movie star in these. :)

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Delancey / Tortie
Giorgia V.
Love these sunglasses!

Bought these sunglasses at Tracy Anderson Method Studio NYC, loved the design and the color! They are a little heavier than my usual sunglasses, but I’ve gotten used to them. Everyone is complimenting me for them. Will buy another Indy product soon!

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Gisele / Tortie
Sheila M.
Gisele / Tortie Clear Lenses

I recently purchased the clear lenses Gisele/Tortie frame from INDY, and I couldn't be happier with my choice. The blend of clear lenses with tortoiseshell accents creates a unique and stylish look that stands out without being too flashy. The Gisele model offers a modern twist on the classic tortie style, making them versatile enough for both work and formal settings.
Additionally, the customer service at INDY glasses was exceptional. Indie helped me choose the right frame and lenses, ensuring a smooth and timely delivery, which made the entire process seamless. Indie’s attention to detail and willingness to assist with any questions made my experience positive.
Overall, I am extremely satisfied with my purchase. I highly recommend INDY to anyone looking for a fashionable and reliable pair of eyewear.

Sheila

In love with these new sunglasses...

When my favourite tortoise sunglasses started to show signs of breakage I knew I had to look out for new ones. At first I didn't want to give up my old loved pair but now having the Nolita the switch was so much easier since they are so pretty and comfortable and a great quality! Absolutely recommend!! They give classic, chique but with an edge! Fitting for every occasion!

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Dolly
Taylor
Funky & fun

These are such a funky, fun pattern! They seem to have less sun protection than the darker frames on the Nolita, so won’t be my everyday pair but are so cute for occasional use or cloudier days

Obsessed!

These glasses are so cute and feel very protective. Love them!

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Nolita / Tortie
Brooksye G.
Nolita/Tortie is chic and upscale at a reasonable price

These modern retro shades are also polarized!!! I have purchased sunglasses that cost much more and weren't as high quality. Lots of high-end designers offer only very limited styles that are polarized because the extra exorbitant price they charge for polarization would limit their sales. Indy is the best!!

Love them

I love that these sunglasses have UV protection and have such a beautiful design.

Flirty & Dun

These are stylish yet fun. I also love that they are unique. I’m always searching for fashion that is one of a kind - these are. Glasses are functional, comfortable and well-priced. Also glad to support a small business. I will be back.

Comfortable

Nice looking sunglasses and inexpensive, comfortable for my face.

Delancey are PERFECT!

These are my favorite sunglasses; I love the sleek black but also the lighter colored tortoise color. Just noticed they got the Sky Blue Delancey, can't wait to get these! 😁

It's giving baddie

I am so happy with my purchase. The glasses fit perfectly. I love the shape - very modern but also classic. The lens are polarized and good quality. I feel like a baddie when I wear them. Wished I added my prescription.

So cute!

So cute! I love them! They came with cute case and a cloth too which was nice.

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Alfie
Rachel
Love!

So cute and high quality! Definitely recommend this brand

Lunch break look

I love 💕 these glasses

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Nolita / Black
Sarah K.
Great shades

Great shades!

So cute, so many compliments!

Saw these in a boutique and knew I had to have em! Really sturdy, good quality, and cute on ma face!

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Nolita / Black
Camila R.
Nolita sunglasses

I placed an order for a pair of the Nolita sunglasses and when they arrived, one of the arms on the sunglasses was a bit warped causing the glasses to sit askew on my face. I immediately wrote to customer service. Indy responded to me right away and addressed my concerns! She immediately shipped out a replacement pair, kept me informed, and ensured a seamless replacement process. My replacement Nolitas arrived quickly and they were perfect! I love how they look! They are lightweight, stylish, modern, yet with a classic feel! Definitely get yourself a pair!

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Nolita / Black
Suzanne V.
Beautiful Sunglasses

After my last eye appointment my Dr advised me to get good uv protection sunglasses. Indy popped up on my google search and were much less expensive than most of the others. I was a little worried about the quality, but they are well made, stylish and comfortable. I would definitely recommend these glasses.

5* quality

Sunglasses are my accessory I like to change depending on my outfit or mood. These are amazing quality and friendly price. Ticks all the boxes (polarised, lense protection and stylish) I bought 3 pairs and got 1 for free, Amazing! Arrived nicely packed. Definitely will purchase in the future. Thank you, Indie!

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Ice Cube / Orange
Rebecca L.
Love!!

Love the style and colour, even better in person. Great quality too

Love!

Love the Nolita glasses. The tortoise pattern is dark which makes the glasses fit many settings / outfits. The glasses are super lightweight but still quality construction. Love that they come with a case and cloth too!