Aldo Accessories offers handbags and accessories in in 18 countries with 159 stores. This is its first venture into South Africa, joining the Aldo Shoes & Accessories brand operating in South Africa since 2005 in 50 stores countrywide. Its brand mission is to continue to be at the forefront of the accessories retail market by offering customers the best in fashion handbags and accessories at an accessible price. The brand is described as young in spirit, urban in mind-set and on the cutting edge of international style.