Entry No. 26 — the Des Moines file — filed under: records

Goldeneye Curations

An East Village vintage and streetwear shop that grew from a single retail rack inside outdoor store Stoked into its own storefront in 2024. Beyond buy-sell-trade racks of sought-after vintage and streetwear, it hosts exclusive merch drops, local-band meet-and-greets and neighborhood pop-ups, giving it a small-scene clubhouse feel.

The move: Time a visit to one of their band meet-and-greets or pop-up nights, hunt the racks together, and each leave wearing one thing you'd never have picked yourself.

📍 Before you go The shop is a Suite 100 storefront on E 5th Street in the East Village, the compact, walkable historic district just east of downtown across the river. Reach it on foot from anywhere in the Village; metered street spots get tight on busy evenings, so a nearby public parking ramp is the safer bet. Because the racks are vintage and buy-sell-trade, inventory is small and turns over fast, so treat a visit as a treasure hunt and keep an open mind on sizes. The scene is liveliest on event nights, so aim for a drop or pop-up, then pair it with the Village cafes, bars and record shops a block or two away.

• 📍 East Village
• 💸 $$
• ⚡ Up for anything
• 🌗 Indoors

Where: 313 E 5th St, Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50309

Hours: Hours vary; event nights are the move — check their socials

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Further reading: Official site · evendo.com

last checked: 2026-06-06