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 story
What started as a single rack squeezed inside the outdoor gear shop Stoked eventually broke free in 2024, taking over its own dedicated footprint on East 5th Street. Creative director Lucas Kelderman built Goldeneye Curations to bypass standard vintage mall clutter, running a fast-moving buy-sell-trade operation focused on rare streetwear, band graphics, and regional subculture threads that usually vanish into online resale voids.
It operates less like a standard retail shop and more like an unofficial subculture clubhouse for the East Village. Between inventory resets, the room morphs into an event hub hosting exclusive merch drops, pop-up markets, and local-band meet-and-greets. It’s the kind of space where the line between retail gear and the local music scene disappears completely.
What it's like
Head into Suite 100 on East 5th Street expecting a compact, high-turnover room where inventory changes rapidly. Browsing requires an open mind about sizing and styles—if you hesitate on a piece on the rack, it likely won't be there when you return. Quiet weekday afternoons are ideal for unhurried digging, but the shop hits its stride during evening event nights when pop-up crowds spill into the room. Metered street parking gets tight along 5th Street, so cut the hassle and head straight for a nearby East Village parking ramp.
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
Pair it with
- The Dust Collective — Walk two blocks over to keep the local vintage and artist-run clubhouse vibes going with antiques and cold soda pop.
- Up-Down Des Moines — Head a block down the street after hunting for streetwear to sink quarters into classic 80s and 90s arcade cabinets.
- Alleged Lee's — Wind down around the corner in a quiet, Prohibition-themed speakeasy built around a 130-year-old carved wooden bar.
Good to know
Where in the East Village is Goldeneye located?
You'll find it at 313 E 5th Street in Suite 100, situated in the historic, walkable district just east across the river from downtown Des Moines.
How does the buy-sell-trade process work?
You can bring in vintage tees, streetwear, and select secondhand pieces directly to the shop to trade for rack credit or sell outright, feeding their constantly rotating inventory.
When is the best time to go?
Event nights and pop-up drops offer the best atmosphere and freshest stock. Because operating hours can shift around special events, check their Instagram (@goldeneye.ia) before planning your trip.
Where should I park?
Street meters along East 5th Street fill quickly during peak evening hours; parking in a nearby public parking ramp in the East Village is the safest bet.
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Further reading: Official site · evendo.com · linkedin.com
last checked: 2026-06-06