Cindy Hussey

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.