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RUINED REPUTATION

OLD BAGS.
NEW TRICKS.

PRE LOVED LEATHER. REWORKED. RECLAIMED. RUINED BEAUTIFULLY

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SAME SHOES.
NEW ATTITUDE.

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Forgotten at the back of the wardrobe? Not anymore. Ruined Reputation transforms pre-loved leather using colour, metallic foils, paint and creative reworking — making the things you already own exciting again.

ABOUT RANA

THE WOMAN BEHIND THE BAGS 

In a previous life, I was a professional costumier and cobbler working alongside some of the world's finest actors, musicians and stage crews. My career took me across the UK and around the world, including London's glittering West End - and then the circus called.

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So I packed my bags and travelled the world all over again with Cirque du Soleil. 

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Life eventually took a very different turn, and I found myself having to reimagine my next chapter.

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Perhaps that explains Ruined Reputation Rather well.

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ONE OF ONE

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Reworked by hand. Impossible to repeat.

LET'S RUIN IT 

Bring something forgotten. Leave with something extraordinary. Ruined Reputation workshops are relaxed, creative sessions where adults can experiment with professional leather techniques, colour and embellishment — no experience needed.

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I am embarking on a new chapter. I'm thrilled to announce a series of free workshops which have been made possible with funding from Arts Council England and are designed especially for people who have experienced isolation, difficult circumstances or simply need a little help finding their way back to themselves.

 

Come along, get creative, meet people and make something extraordinary from something forgotten. No experience needed.

 

If you think you’d benefit — or know someone who would — secure your spot now. Places are intentionally limited to keep each workshop safe, welcoming and supportive.

 

These funded sessions run alongside Ruined Reputation’s other workshops and events.

  • Old Bags New Tricks - FULLY BOOKED!
    Old Bags New Tricks - FULLY BOOKED!
    13 days to the event
    Thu 12 Nov
    Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre
    12 Nov 2026, 13:00 – 16:00 GMT
    Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre, Fiddlers Wood Ln, Bradley Stoke, Bristol BS32 9BS, UK
    FULLY BOOKED! Thank you for the amazing response! This workshop is now fully booked, but don't worry - we have more FREE creative workshops across South Gloucestershire. Explore our other dates and grab your place!
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  • Old Bags, New Tricks - FULLY BOOKED!
    Old Bags, New Tricks - FULLY BOOKED!
    15 days to the event
    Sat 14 Nov
    14 Nov 2026, 13:00 – 16:00 GMT
    The Armstrong, Chapel St, Thornbury, Bristol BS35 2BJ, UK
    FULLY BOOKED! Thank you for the amazing response! This workshop is now fully booked, but don't worry - we have more FREE creative workshops across South Gloucestershire. Explore our other dates and grab your place!
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  • Old Bags, New Tricks
    Old Bags, New Tricks
    19 days to the event
    Wed 18 Nov
    Ridgewood Community Centre
    18 Nov 2026, 13:00 – 16:00 GMT
    Ridgewood Community Centre, 244 Station Rd, Yate, Bristol BS37 4AF, UK
    A free creative leather upcycling workshop. Bring your old favourite leather bag or shoes and unleash your creativity. No experience needed - Limited spaces.
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  • Old Bags New Tricks
    Old Bags New Tricks
    27 days to the event
    Thu 26 Nov
    The Butcher's Hook
    26 Nov 2026, 13:00 – 16:00 GMT
    The Butcher's Hook, 8 High St, Thornbury, Bristol BS35 2AQ, UK
    Bring an old leather bag or pair of shoes and transform it into something extraordinary. No experience needed - just come, create and reconnect.
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  • Old Bags New Tricks
    Old Bags New Tricks
    41 days to the event
    Thu 10 Dec
    Old Grammar School
    10 Dec 2026, 13:00 – 16:00 GMT
    Old Grammar School, 36 High St, Chipping Sodbury, Bristol BS37 6AH, UK
    Transform an old leather item into something bold and beautiful in this relaxed, friendly workshop. No experience needed - just bring your old favourite and your imagination.
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  • Old Bags New Tricks
    Old Bags New Tricks
    44 days to the event
    Sun 13 Dec
    Emersons Green Village Hall
    13 Dec 2026, 13:00 – 16:00
    Emersons Green Village Hall, Emerson Way, Emersons Green, Bristol BS16 7AP, UK
    Transform an old leather item into something bold and beautiful in this relaxed, friendly workshop. No experience needed - just bring your old favourite and your imagination
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THE DOME

COME ALONE. BRING YOUR MATES. RUIN SOMETHING.

CONNECT WITH US

We are dedicated to the art of upcycling and the creative transformation of leather. Reach out to discuss your next project or to learn more about our workshops.

ruinedreputation03@gmail.com

BRISTOL, UNITED KINGDOM

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