Brochu Walker plans a store at 1204 South Congress Avenue in Austin, bringing its women’s clothing and accessories to an existing retail space. A state filing outlines a $300,000 renovation of 2,025 square feet, with construction scheduled from October 1, 2026, through February 1, 2027.
The state registration names Michael Hsu Office of Architecture as the design firm. Work includes interior walls, HVAC, lighting and fixtures, along with a replacement storefront and entry door. The building’s footprint and retail use would remain unchanged.
Brochu Walker has already announced Austin
This location follows a broader company expansion. In a May 2026 announcement, the retailer named Austin and Nashville as planned additions to its U.S. store network, alongside its first international flagship in Seoul.
That announcement targeted late 2026 for Austin. The construction filing now lists work through February 2027, so neither date should be treated as a confirmed grand opening. The filing provides the South Congress address and renovation details that give the Austin plans a specific home.
The style behind Brochu Walker
The clothing collection centers on cashmere, knitwear, dresses and shirting, with accessories ranging from handbags and belts to jewelry. Its Looker layered sweaters offer one example of the understated, coordinated approach.
For shoppers, the appeal is a wardrobe that can mix soft knitwear with crisp shirts, dresses and simple accessories. The collection emphasizes wearable combinations rather than attention-grabbing graphics.
Karine Dubner’s background helps explain that direction. Raised in southern France, she purchased the company in 2013 and developed its collection around her own restrained approach to fashion. The company describes its aesthetic through European craftsmanship and California ease.
A South Congress address with a retail backstory
The address has hosted a recognizable name before. In 2019, Gwyneth Paltrow’s goop MRKT operated a temporary shop at 1204 South Congress, according to the Austin Chronicle. The pop-up ran from March 1 through April 28 and offered products and events during its stay.
That chapter is part of the address’s history, not confirmation of the immediately previous tenant. The new renovation would give the space another retail identity, with a redesigned storefront as well as changes inside.
What comes next for Brochu Walker
The planned work focuses on adapting the existing shop. For South Congress visitors, the result would be a dedicated place to browse the company’s clothing and accessories in person.
The strongest confirmed details remain the address, renovation scope and construction schedule. A store-opening announcement would provide the next date for Austin shoppers to circle.