Our story
Bags, a phone,
and a lot of heart.
Bags by Aphiwe is a small, women-run business based in Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal. What started as a few bags shared on TikTok has grown into a go-to spot for affordable, trend-led handbags — shipped to doorsteps all over South Africa.
Made for the girls who get ready
It started simply: a love for bags, an eye for what’s next, and a phone that wouldn’t stop buzzing with “where did you get that?”
Every bag is hand-picked for the look, the quality and the price. We’re obsessed with finding designer-inspired styles that feel expensive but don’t cost it — because feeling put-together shouldn’t break the bank.
And because we know what it’s like to start small, we help other women do the same — our wholesale packs have launched more than a few side-hustles.
— Aphiwe, Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal
What we’re about
The little things
Trend-led
We hunt down the styles you're seeing all over your feed — and bring them to you for less.
Affordable always
Gorgeous bags shouldn't cost a fortune. Ours start at R200, and we mean it.
Real support
Order from us and you're talking to a real person who actually cares that you love your bag.
Women lifting women
We help other women start their own bag businesses through our wholesale packs.