EXPLORE: Shopping
By Cyote Williams
Shop until you drop, and then shop some more.
MANY HANDS THRIFT MARKET
2900 S.E. Grimes Blvd., Grimes
www.manyhandsthrift.com
Several locations across the metro give shoppers of all interests an affordable option for their purchasing needs. The profits made at these stores support this organization’s local and global missions.
MR. B CLOTHING
1995 N.W. 86th St., Clive
www.mrbclothing.com
Voted as CITYVIEW’s best local men’s clothing store every year since 2016, the half-a-century-old business has been getting men looking their best for everything from work events to wedding days. With multiple full-time tailors to fit you for a suit or make a last-minute adjustment, this establishment will have your dapper needs covered.
MARNē
350 E. Locust St., #101, Des Moines
www.shopmarne.com
Located in the Historic East Village, this boutique was voted CITYVIEW’s best local women’s clothing store in 2022 with a wide range of clothing options for you to choose from. MARNē provides a vegan shopping experience, as nothing inside the store contains animal products.
DUCK WORTH WEARING
2410 S.W. White Birch Drive, Unit 102, Ankeny
https://duckworthwearing.com
Locally owned since 2000, Duck Worth Wearing’s shopping options aren’t resigned to the water bound bird. With a wide variety of the biggest brand names in the country at affordable prices, clothing options for your little ones and games that make great presents. This store also provides you the option to buy their products online.
VZZ VINTAGE
340 S.W. Fifth St., No. 123, Des Moines
www.facebook.com/vzzvintage
Get your thrifting and vintage fix all in one at this downtown store. With an ever-changing wardrobe of clothing options to choose from, the owner’s love of fashion was influenced by her mother who immigrated from the Philippines in the 1980s.
RIEMAN MUSIC
6501 Douglas Ave., Urbandale
www.riemanmusic.com
Rieman Music was voted best local music store by CITYVIEW readers and has several locations throughout Iowa. However, the Urbandale location is described as its flagship store, catering to all of your instrument needs and much more.
VINYL CUP RECORDS
2815 Beaver Ave., Second floor, Des Moines
www.vinylcup.com
What started as a Facebook group in 2017 has expanded into a brick-and-mortar store. Vinyl collectors and music enthusiasts rejoice when stepping into this cornucopia of music.
BEAVERDALE BOOKS
2629 Beaver Ave., #S1, Des Moines
www.beaverdalebooks.com
Voted best bookstore for local or new books by CITYVIEW readers, you’ll have no trouble finding page-turners here. Open since 2006, this bookstore has a focus on supporting and promoting local writers and hosts several local author events throughout the year.
Shop until you drop, and then shop some more.
MANY HANDS THRIFT MARKET
2900 S.E. Grimes Blvd., Grimes
www.manyhandsthrift.com
Several locations across the metro give shoppers of all interests an affordable option for their purchasing needs. The profits made at these stores support this organization’s local and global missions.
MR. B CLOTHING
1995 N.W. 86th St., Clive
www.mrbclothing.com
Voted as CITYVIEW’s best local men’s clothing store every year since 2016, the half-a-century-old business has been getting men looking their best for everything from work events to wedding days. With multiple full-time tailors to fit you for a suit or make a last-minute adjustment, this establishment will have your dapper needs covered.
MARNē
350 E. Locust St., #101, Des Moines
www.shopmarne.com
Located in the Historic East Village, this boutique was voted CITYVIEW’s best local women’s clothing store in 2022 with a wide range of clothing options for you to choose from. MARNē provides a vegan shopping experience, as nothing inside the store contains animal products.
DUCK WORTH WEARING
2410 S.W. White Birch Drive, Unit 102, Ankeny
https://duckworthwearing.com
Locally owned since 2000, Duck Worth Wearing’s shopping options aren’t resigned to the water bound bird. With a wide variety of the biggest brand names in the country at affordable prices, clothing options for your little ones and games that make great presents. This store also provides you the option to buy their products online.
VZZ VINTAGE
340 S.W. Fifth St., No. 123, Des Moines
www.facebook.com/vzzvintage
Get your thrifting and vintage fix all in one at this downtown store. With an ever-changing wardrobe of clothing options to choose from, the owner’s love of fashion was influenced by her mother who immigrated from the Philippines in the 1980s.
RIEMAN MUSIC
6501 Douglas Ave., Urbandale
www.riemanmusic.com
Rieman Music was voted best local music store by CITYVIEW readers and has several locations throughout Iowa. However, the Urbandale location is described as its flagship store, catering to all of your instrument needs and much more.
VINYL CUP RECORDS
2815 Beaver Ave., Second floor, Des Moines
www.vinylcup.com
What started as a Facebook group in 2017 has expanded into a brick-and-mortar store. Vinyl collectors and music enthusiasts rejoice when stepping into this cornucopia of music.
BEAVERDALE BOOKS
2629 Beaver Ave., #S1, Des Moines
www.beaverdalebooks.com
Voted best bookstore for local or new books by CITYVIEW readers, you’ll have no trouble finding page-turners here. Open since 2006, this bookstore has a focus on supporting and promoting local writers and hosts several local author events throughout the year.