California-based Brochu Walker is stepping on the global stage with the opening of its first international store in Seoul in July. The decision is rooted in a response to a cultural alignment that has been building over time, said Karine Dubner, chief executive officer and chief creative officer of Brochu Walker, who acquired the company in 2013. “[South] Korea is definitely a very influential market in Asia ,” she said, noting its impact on fashion and culture across the U.S. and Europe. “As I’ve been going back and traveling, it just felt right. Seoul just felt natural for us.” Set to open July 18, the new location in Apgujeong spans more than 7,000 square feet across five floors, including a private VIP suite. Designed by Seoul-based Blurker Design Studio, the space is conceived as a home-like environment, with plans for natural materials like Italian marble, quartz and oak paired with soft lighting. You May Also Like Dubner said the scale of the project was driven by the local market.…