Forget diamonds, handbags are a woman’s best friend. Far more affordable, not to mention functional, a bag or purse does more than just hold your entire world, it also serves as an accent to your outfit. Here at Superbalist we take bags very seriously and our selection reflects this. Shop online now for South Africa’s best backpacks, purses and totes in all the latest styles and coolest colours.

The beauty of a good good-looking gym bag is that you'd want to use it for more than going to the gym and back. Just take the Puma Academy Backpack. For starters the name is synonymous with athletics and sport. Secondly it is not just a gym bag but is good for carrying your daily essentials school books and even shopping. It also ticks the looks box. Remember if your gym bag is going to sit next to your office desk until lunchtime every day it has to look good too. And if it's going to go back to the office for the afternoon you need a tog bag with separate pockets to keep your sweaty gear well separate. In other words it's unbelievably hard-working! Bags Is it time to replace your trusty old handbag with a structured top-handle bag or do you need a bright tote for running errands? Or do you need a sturdier handbag like a satchel? Superbalist's handbag range contain all these classics as well as modern classics such as backpacks and shoppers with interchangeable straps. Mango, Style Republic and Guess are just a few of the brands in our handbag section. From power bags and statement bags to sturdy but stylish designs to hold all your essentials and more Superbalist's handbag range includes them all. Casual Bags Shop the latest backpacks and casual bags from big brand names such as Gola from the UK JanSport from the US and Puma from Germany. They can hold your laptop make-up bag and everything else you need to get through a day with ease plus your life will be a lot easier if you don't have to carry a laptop bag and and handbag any more. So get these great casual bags that take weekdays and weekends in their stride from Superbalist today and suddenly you'll be able to drink coffee on the run again. Success! Glamour Bags Nothing looks as elegant as gorgeous eveningwear with the right glamour bag or clutch. After all no-one not even Cinderella wants to go to the ball with a tote that contains everything plus the kitchen sink right? Whether you need a glittering sequinned clutch or a classic strappy evening bag with discreet detailing Superbalist has the full range of the latest glamour bags from brands such as Blackcherry that is known for their contemporary affordable handbags for fashion-conscious women. Browse click and that's it – your never evening bag's in the bag! Handbags Large There will always be days when more is more and that's when you need a large handbag preferably an on-trend XL tote or beach bag if you're going to do some heavy lifting or a hard-working bowler bag. When it's time to go big check out the supersized handbags available from Superbalist with sleek leather shoppers huge totes with a separate make-up bag to keep your bag clean and make-up intact and the latest bowling bags. Our brands include popular names like Fiorelli Style Republic and Joy Collectables known for having bags of style. Handbags Medium Shoppers and medium-sized tote bags are among the most popular handbag styles and with good reason. They can take just about anything you throw at (into?) them and pack a powerful fashion punch. Plus you'll earn extra points for using your shopper to carry your shopping and helping to curb the plastic tsunami. With Superbalist's eye-catching options – mesh shoppers tropical tangerine motifs denim bags and embroidered bags among others – you'll be happy to have an excuse to take it out. Tote bags are more handbag than shopping bag but are every bit as versatile and practical. They may be medium in size but packs maximum fashion punch. Handbags Small In motoring terms small cross-body handbags are zippy city cars compared to 4x4 styles such as large shoppers and backpacks. Sling a traditional small cross-body bag or a modern tote across your shoulders; it’s the only option when you're on the run and can do double duty as a second bag. Totes are extra versatile as many have removable long straps so that you can carry it two ways: as a cross-body or as a top-handle bag. Superbalist’s collection of cross-body bags includes affordable high-fashion saddle bags from brands such as Queue and Mango as well as timeless small designer bags. Hands-free handbags? Yes please! Travel Bags Superbalist's overnight and weekend travel bags offer a choice of shapes and prices making it easy to find the bag that suits your getaway plans. They are at home in the back of a car or 4x4 and in an aeroplane overhead luggage compartment. Go away in style with a must-have backpack featuring the latest designs from JanSport or a great duffel bags from brands such Style Republic. Shopping tip: Look in the men's section too. You will find great unisex travel bags there too. Happy trails! Wallets & Purses Remember how exciting it was to go up to the counter when you were little and take out your pretty purse to buy something with your own money that the tooth fairy had brought you? A gorgeous women's wallet or purse still sends the same 'I'm a grown-up' message. Superbalist has a wide range that includes sporty canvas pouches with zips structured fold-over wallets and purses with eye-catching detailing for organising your cash and cards and elegant designs with wrist straps that can double as an evening clutch. Our brands include Dazzle as well as fashion brands such as Fiorelli and Pierre Cardin.