From Paris to California: How Karine Dubner Turned Brochu Walker into a Luxury Lifestyle Brand

Born and raised in France, Karine Dubner always dreamed of bringing her expertise and love for luxury to the United States. After studying at La Sorbonne, she embarked on a career in fashion with BCBG MAX AZRIA, where she honed her skills in the luxury retail industry. But her true passion was always in the luxe world, which led her to a life-changing decision in 2013.

In that year, Karine acquired Brochu Walker, a relatively unknown brand at the time, and set out to transform it into the luxury lifestyle label it is today. With a clear vision, unyielding determination, and a dedicated team, Karine brought her personal sensibility and values to the brand, turning it into one of the most sought-after names in fashion.

Brochu Walker’s designs are a reflection of Karine’s own journey—evocative, timeless, and effortless. Each collection blends passion and hard work, creating pieces that women worldwide love for their luxury and ease.

For Karine, Brochu Walker is not just a business; it’s her passion and her life’s work. With this in mind, she sought to complete the brand experience with a scent that embodies its essence. “For those with an interest in astrology, Taurus embodies the five senses—touch, taste, sight, smell, and sound. When I opened our first store in Carmel-by-the-Sea, I was finally able to bring to life the touch, sight, and sound elements of Brochu Walker. But something was missing—a scent.

Being born in France, where ‘le parfum’ is a way to define yourself, I realized that for the Brochu Walker brand experience to be complete, it needed a signature fragrance as well.” This vision led to the creation of Morning Light, a fragrance designed to evoke warmth, sophistication, and the effortless elegance that defines Brochu Walker. It is more than just a scent—it’s an extension of the brand’s story, a sensory expression of the timeless luxury Karine has carefully curated.

For Karine, Brochu Walker isn’t just a brand; it’s her greatest accomplishment after her children—a true labor of love and a beautiful expression of her life’s work.

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