Top Shelf Designer Recycle

03/06/2026

Winter Fashion Poem
Whatawhata Village themed 😉

Wild wet winter weather
Woeful winds which whip
Winter woolens warm you up
As steaming coffee you sip

By KIRSTY PROCTER
Owner and curator
Top Shelf Designer Recycle
😇😆☕️🩵

Ohhh....P.S. check out our woolens rack 👌

07/05/2026

Flowers die... 🥀.. but FLORALS last forever! 😜💐

🌹 20% OFF ON FLORALS 🌹
This Friday 8th - Sunday 10th May🪻

Treat Mum to something that will last years, not days, with 20% off all 🌼FLORAL🌼 items at Top Shelf 🌸

🌹 Includes clothing, shoes, scarves.
🥀 Excludes bags, jewelry, and previously discounted items.

02/05/2026

Let's talk layering.

So often our ladies might comment "this would be great for summer" and I confess...I immediately think "wait, how could we work this garment for multiple seasons and increase dollar for wear".

The dress below is a gorgeous Max viscose dress ❤️ Light, floaty and dreamy in summer 🌞

But to wear it year round LAYER!
Bottom half -tights and boots....and on the top half 'Yes' to layering UNDER. Try a merino long sleeve, but also lace or mesh for a bit of youthful edge. Consider turning backwards items in your exisitng wardrobe such as light weight cardigans to layer under as wel.

Scarves you can remove when warm...then add a vest and this is a year round dress ladies!

31/03/2026

Brrrrrrr!!!

19/03/2026

Ohhhhhh...appreciate the love from our neighbours The Village Cafe. I drink my coffee black so there is no where to hide....and I am never disappointed...and if you have children their amazing playground while you caffienate is the best!

19/03/2026

We have been busy prepping and sorting winter coats...here's what is new...p.s. the red coats are closer to burgundy but it is really hard to capture. 💚🏵

04/03/2026

Dressing the manaquins for this autumn weather. Wanted to showcase what was picked and why!

Maxi skirts...still have that breezy vibe with a bit more coverage for cooler mornings...also great to pair with stockings and/or boots. Shirts with roll up sleeve ties, also great for layering or wearing as a light weight jacket (shacket) as the day warms up. Leather jackets and coats...offer some warmth with out being overbearing.

Linen and light natural fabrics are breathable and remain a favourite with our gorgeous ladies. Also threw in a Marc Jacobs faux fur vest for flair and texture...and because WHY NOT! 🫠😉.

19/02/2026

We are doing our part by extending the life and wear of beautiful pre-loved garments here at Top Shelf Designer Recycle...but this is an absolute win for the planet. Nice work Europe.

Globally 1 Olympic sized swimming pool.of fashion industry waste goes to landfill EVERY second.
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AgR2T5naU/

Fast fashion has a dirty secret: what happens to the clothes nobody buys?

For decades, the industry standard has been to destroy billions of dollars' worth of unsold inventory to protect brand value. But the European Union has banned this practice completely.

The EU Council formally adopted the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation, a sweeping new law that targets the take, make, and dispose model of the textile industry. The most significant part of this legislation is a direct ban on the destruction of unsold apparel, clothing accessories, and footwear.

Under these rules, large companies have a transition period of two years to comply, while medium-sized enterprises have six years. The goal is to force major brands to stop overproducing and start designing products that last longer and are easier to recycle.

The environmental cost of the current system is staggering. In the EU alone, approximately 12.8 billion pounds (5.8 million tonnes) of textiles are discarded every year. That averages out to about 26 pounds (12 kg) of waste per person annually. By banning the destruction of usable goods, the EU aims to cut this waste drastically.

The law also introduces a Digital Product Passport. This scannable tag will give consumers instant access to information about a product's sustainability.

Companies will also be required to report annually on how much unsold inventory they still discard and why, exposing the scale of waste hidden for years.
While this regulation only applies to the EU market, its impact will be global. International brands will have to adjust their supply chains to comply.

We have treated clothing as disposable for too long. This law reminds us that every garment has an environmental price tag, and destroying it just because it didn't sell is a cost the planet can no longer afford.

Read the report: "EU Bans Destruction of Unsold Textiles and Footwear." Earth.org

10/02/2026

Grabbing some brekky from The Village Cafe and practising mindfulness and gratitude before opening the shop on this glorious day. The Pulled Pork Sub gets a 10 out of 10 from me.

See you soon gorgeous humans. 🌻

05/02/2026

Today is the day! Top Shelf Designer Recycle is holding a massive one day sale to celebrate our neighbours The Village Cafe's 10 Year Anniversary. In our store it is 20% off your first garment, 25% off your second, 30% off your third garment and 40% off your fourth. (Handbags excluded - 20% off only).

Next door at The Village Cafe we have: bouncy castle, discounted ice creams, a sausage sizzle, boil up, colouring comps, cupcake decorating comps, ice blocks for the kids and more....it is going to be a heap of fun so come join us!

The Village, 1 Rothwell Lane, Whatawhata.