Brochu Walker Comes to The Post

Known for its commitment to quality over quantity, it’s no surprise that women’s luxury clothing brand Brochu Walker should take the same thoughtful approach to its retail presence. With just four locations – Carmel-by-the-Sea, California; Westport, Connecticut; Southampton, New York; and Atlanta, Georgia – the brand’s minimalist footprint is entirely by design. 

When approached with the opportunity to open a fifth location right here in Montecito at The Post, Brochu Walker Owner and Creative Director Karine Dubner knew it was meant to be. “I always wanted to open a store [in Montecito],” she shares. “So I’m really excited.” Having visited Montecito many times, Dubner was familiar with the community and felt a special affinity for it. 

Dubner and the Brochu Walker team approach each store opening intentionally, choosing locations in small communities where the brand can cultivate a sense of place and connect with local customers. “I keep calling it responsible growth,” Dubner reflects, “but it’s also to make sure that it’s the right place for us.” Opening a store at The Post was a no-brainer. The location perfectly aligned with Brochu Walker’s strategy of opening in niche, thoughtfully selected communities where they can foster meaningful relationships with the clientele.

To understand Brochu Walker is to understand the sensibility of its founder. Dubner has been in the fashion industry for a long time. She studied at the Sorbonne University in Paris, France, and entered her first fashion job at BCBG MAX AZRIA before acquiring Brochu Walker in 2013. 

As a mother who has always valued practical luxury clothing, she’s grown a brand whose “Luxury to Live In” philosophy celebrates the high-quality clothes you can wear daily. “I still have pieces that I bought 30 years ago [that] I still wear,” Dubner muses, “so I think that is important for me, an element of luxury.” She approaches fashion as a form of personal expression and growth, rather than being limited by background or origin. “Style is not where you come from,” she says, “but who you become.”

At Montecito’s The Post, Brochu Walker’s quality philosophy for its clothing extends to its stores. Each is unique, and Montecito is no exception. “And it’s true,” she says, “every store is unique outside, inside, and also with a product offering.” Each location is designed not just to sell clothes but to reflect the spirit of the place it calls home.

Brochu Walker at The Post will have a soft opening at the end of June and a full opening in July. Their upcoming Montecito location is just 700 square feet, but it fully captures the brand’s essence. The light-filled space features a Dutch door, warm wood tones, textured fabrics, a custom fabric chandelier, and potted olive trees – proof that even small spaces can make a big statement. The result is a space that feels elevated and inviting, true to the brand’s ethos.