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Velvet Eyewear

Velvet Eyewear
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Velvet Eyewear

The Original Shop by Face Shape

Overview

Date Established 07/1999
Founder Cindy Hussey
Industries
Health & Wellness
Sustainability
Sports
Travel & Tourism
Fitness
E-commerce & Retail
Fashion
Beauty
Lifestyle
Outdoor Adventure
Website https://velveteyewear.com/
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About

Velvet Eyewear® is a women’s luxury eyewear and accessory brand founded in 1999 by optician and designer Cindy Hussey. We offer sunglasses, prescription glasses, blue light glasses, snow goggles, and our signature Sunglass Style Boxes—each designed to fit and flatter the female face.

Rooted in iconic American fashion and culture, Velvet blends timeless style, full UV protection, and modern comfort. Each style is hand-finished using high-quality materials, crafted in the finest factories, and proudly designed in the USA for women.

Designed for Women—Since Day One

Velvet was created to be a true women’s brand—not a unisex frame painted pink. Every detail is thoughtfully designed for the female face. Cindy, our founder, brings optics expertise since 1987 and a creative heritage steeped in European artistry. Her trained eye shapes every aspect of our products—from frame shape and fit to color palettes and comfort.

Feminine without fuss. Sexy yet sophisticated. Relaxed and refined. Learn more about our founder, Cindy Hussey.

Sustainability That Feels Right

We fulfill all orders in-house to reduce waste and avoid unnecessary packaging. Our shipping process is streamlined to lower emissions, and we use recyclable, responsibly sourced materials whenever possible.

We also offer a Recycle Program. Customers can send back any Velvet product to be recycled responsibly and receive rewards for participating.

Giving Back

We are passionate about supporting children, the arts, and veterans. Our brand proudly contributes to organizations like Dress for Success, Wine, Women & Shoes, local Veterans Hospitals, Boys & Girls Clubs, and Materials for the Arts. Giving back is woven into the heart of who we are.

Our brand philosophy is built on a simple, powerful idea: art shapes how we see the world. We believe this creative vision should be accessible to everyone. To put this mission into action, we established the Velvet Foundation for the Arts, our official non-profit organization dedicated to supporting arts education. Through the foundation, we are proud to help nurture the next generation of artists and designers. You can learn more about our work and the foundation's heritage at VLAF.org

Growth & Evolution

In 2003, Velvet was acquired by K2 Sports, where Cindy continued designing female-specific eyewear and accessories.

By 2010, Velvet had relocated to New York City and was re-acquired by Cindy. During this time, she also led eyewear design for brands like Trina Turk, Milly, Judith Leiber, and Beverly Hills Polo Club, while rebuilding Velvet with a renewed focus on women’s design.

In 2018, Velvet moved to Boca Raton, Florida. The fresh coastal energy inspired new collections and helped grow our community of Velvet women from coast to coast.


Founding Story

A Clear Vision for Style, Confidence, and Accessibility

Cindy Hussey launched Velvet Eyewear® in 1999 with a simple idea — that eyewear should make women feel beautiful, confident, and comfortable without being out of reach. She built Velvet around the belief that great design doesn’t have to be expensive and that every woman deserves frames that fit her face, her life, and her sense of style. Most importantly, eyewear shouldn’t be a man’s design painted in a feminine color. It should be created for women from the start — thoughtfully proportioned, flattering, and made with genuine care.

After establishing Velvet as a respected name in the industry, Cindy sold the brand to K2, the ski and lifestyle company. During the years that followed, she designed eyewear collections for several leading fashion houses and luxury labels, including Trina Turk, Milly, Judith Leiber, and Beverly Hills Polo Club. Those experiences gave her a deeper understanding of how to balance design, comfort, and quality — lessons that would later define the next chapter of Velvet.

In 2010, Cindy bought Velvet back and relaunched it with a renewed purpose: to make beautiful eyewear that women can afford to update more often. She challenged the old rule that you should wear the same pair for years, believing instead that eyewear should evolve with your wardrobe, your mood, and your life.

“The idea that you need to keep one pair of glasses for two or three years is outdated. Eyewear should be fresh, fun, and part of how you express yourself.”
— Cindy Hussey, Founder & Creative Director

From the corporate headquarters in Florida, Cindy leads a team that shares her passion for creating eyewear that feels as good as they looks. Her “Shop by Face Shape” concept continues to help women find eyewear that truly flatters, while Velvet’s collections keep growing — offering timeless design, accessible prices, and everyday confidence in every pair.

Products

Joan
Joan $99.00
Joan
Joan $99.00
Joan
Joan $99.00
Billie
Billie $99.00
Elle
Elle $109.00
Kat
Kat $99.00
Aviator Flash Sunglass Style Box
Aviator Flash Sunglass Style Box $149.00
Oval Face Shape Sunglass Style Box
Oval Face Shape Sunglass Style Box $149.00
Aviator Medium- Large Sunglass Style Box
Aviator Medium- Large Sunglass Style Box $149.00
Dani-Polarized
Dani-Polarized $99.00
Dani-Polarized
Dani-Polarized $99.00
Alice-Polarized
Alice-Polarized $99.00
Jane-Polarized
Jane-Polarized $99.00
Angel-Polarized
Angel-Polarized $99.00
Iris-Polarized
Iris-Polarized $99.00
Alice-Polarized
Alice-Polarized $99.00
Amelia
Amelia $59.00
Rosa
Rosa $59.00
Chelsea
Chelsea $59.00
Stevie
Stevie $99.00
Stevie
Stevie $99.00
Stevie
Stevie $99.00
Stevie
Stevie $99.00
Carol
Carol $99.00
Helen
Helen $59.00
Helen
Helen $59.00
Marsha
Marsha $59.00
Square Face Shape Sunglass Style Box
Square Face Shape Sunglass Style Box $149.00
Heart Face Shape Sunglass Style Box
Heart Face Shape Sunglass Style Box $149.00
Oval Small Face Shape Sunglass Style Box
Oval Small Face Shape Sunglass Style Box $149.00
Cat Eye Small Sunglass Style Box
Cat Eye Small Sunglass Style Box $149.00
Aviator Small Sunglass Style Box
Aviator Small Sunglass Style Box $149.00
Carol
Carol $99.00
Carol
Carol $99.00
Carol
Carol $99.00
Billie
Billie $89.00
Billie
Billie $99.00
Billie
Billie $99.00
Elle
Elle $109.00
Ruby
Ruby $59.00
Nina
Nina $59.00
Ruby
Ruby $59.00
Bonnie
Bonnie $59.00
Maya
Maya $59.00
The Flurry Snow Goggle - Mauve
The Flurry Snow Goggle - Mauve $69.00
The Flurry Snow Goggle - White
The Flurry Snow Goggle - White $69.00
The Flurry Snow Goggle - Black
The Flurry Snow Goggle - Black $69.00
Ada
Ada $59.00
Amelia
Amelia $59.00
Ruby
Ruby $65.00
Ruby
Ruby $59.00
Ruby
Ruby $65.00
Ruby-Polarized
Ruby-Polarized $75.00
Bonnie
Bonnie $59.00
Bonnie
Bonnie $59.00
Melania
Melania $59.00
Marilyn
Marilyn $29.00
Melania
Melania $59.00
Melania
Melania $59.00
Yokko
Yokko $55.00
Yokko
Yokko $55.00
Yokko
Yokko $55.00
Jesse
Jesse $59.00
HAILIE - Pink
HAILIE - Pink $34.00
HAILIE - Tortoise
HAILIE - Tortoise $34.00
HAILIE - Black
HAILIE - Black $34.00
HANNAH - Red
HANNAH - Red $34.00
HANNAH - Tortoise
HANNAH - Tortoise $34.00
HANNAH - Black
HANNAH - Black $34.00
Steffie
Steffie $59.00
Chelsea
Chelsea $59.00
Rosa
Rosa $59.00
Bonnie-Polarized
Bonnie-Polarized $75.00
Amelia-Polarized
Amelia-Polarized $75.00
Chrystie-Polarized
Chrystie-Polarized $79.00
Rosa
Rosa $59.00
Anne
Anne $59.00
Ada
Ada $59.00
Amelia
Amelia $59.00
Jane
Jane $59.00
Jesse
Jesse $59.00
Gina
Gina $55.00
Candice
Candice $55.00
Candice
Candice $55.00
Chrystie
Chrystie $55.00
Chelsea
Chelsea $59.00
CORA - Tortoise
CORA - Tortoise $34.00
CORA - Cola Fade
CORA - Cola Fade $19.00
CORA - Mauve
CORA - Mauve $34.00
Jesse
Jesse $59.00
Jesse
Jesse $59.00
Essie
Essie $59.00
Essie
Essie $59.00
Essie
Essie $59.00
Chrystie
Chrystie $55.00
Chrystie
Chrystie $55.00
Bonnie
Bonnie $59.00
Bonnie
Bonnie $59.00
Bonnie
Bonnie $59.00
Gloria
Gloria $59.00
Lisa
Lisa $99.00
Kat
Kat $99.00
Sofie
Sofie $99.00
Sofie
Sofie $99.00
Sofie
Sofie $99.00
Paris
Paris $99.00
Paris
Paris $99.00
Bonnie
Bonnie $75.00
Minni
Minni $99.00
Nina
Nina $59.00
Maya
Maya $59.00

Team Bios

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Cindy Hussey

Founder/CEO
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Cindy Hussey is the Founder and CEO of Velvet Eyewear®, an eyewear brand designed exclusively for women, with a focus on fit, shape, and color.

With a career in eyewear spanning more than three decades, Hussey is known for her early work introducing digital design to eyewear manufacturing, helping transition the industry from hand-built prototypes to precision-driven development. Her design expertise has been sought out by brands across fashion and accessories, with work for labels such as Trina Turk, Milly, Judith Leiber, Beverly Hills Polo Club, and Aeropostale.

Her work centers on designing eyewear specifically for women—starting with facial geometry, proportion, and how frames actually sit and function in everyday life. Rather than adapting unisex styles, her approach reflects a blend of fit, quality, and affordability.

Her perspective is grounded in a simple idea: better fit leads to better protection.

Retailers

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Indie Entertainment - May 09, 2026 Cannes 2026 "Indie Entertainment Media proudly unveils its 2026 Cannes Special Issue, featuring an exclusive photo essay from the recent Vanity Fair Oscar Party by celebrity photographer Viktoria Sikarova."

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General Announcements - May 09, 2026 Velvet Eyewear® Returns to Cannes as Official Sponsor of the 2026 French Riviera Film Festival for Third Consecutive Year
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