Specialties
A "general store for intelligent living" (a microboutique located at the top of the south stairs in Midland Arts and Antiques market) Polymath | modern vintage offers a sustainable cool-vibe mix of modern and vintage including recycled and vintage books, records, clothing, housewares and up-cycled re-mixed styles. Specialties include women's vintage clothing from the 60s, 70s + 80s; customized recycled tees; modified vintage; vintage and salt-washed flannels; "Stranger Things" vibe vintage; 80s secretary dresses; a fantastic selection of "polymathic" books; posters; contemporary-upholstered midcentury modern furniture and vintage-upholstered contemporary furniture; and vintage + deadstock European military finds, and Indy's first and only retail site for Chicago's Field Notes brand vintage-inspired notebooks.
History
Established in 2014.
Polymath grew out of my passion for collecting 1970s polyester women's wear, known for bright color, graphic lines and bold patterns. Knowing I wanted to start a social enterprise, I decided to experiment with making repurposed vintage accessories that support a local cause.
Polymath upcylces vintage materials into modern, retro layering pieces that are perfect for active lifestyles, whether it's on the street, climbing a mountain, at the ballet barre, after yoga class or at the coffee shop. Casual, fun, funky and, as vintage, essentially one-of-a-kind. Enjoy wearing a piece of history!
"poly" (many) + "math" (to learn)
a person of great or varied learning
Polymath, based in Indianapolis, supports a local learning initiative.
Meet the Business Owner: Amy V.
Amy is a vintage collector and reseller, social entrepreneur, writer, creative, yoga instructor, and social justice advocate.