Torrance has become the first stop in America for another international retailer.

South Korean accessories brand N.CAT officially entered the U.S. market with a store at Del Amo Fashion Center, celebrating its grand opening August 22. The Seoul-born company specializes in affordable, trend-focused jewelry, hair accessories, bags and lifestyle items.

N.CAT was founded in Seoul in 1991 and has grown to more than 140 stores in South Korea. The Torrance location is intended to be the beginning of a larger American expansion rather than a one-off experiment: the company has already announced a second U.S. location at Brea Mall, scheduled for September.

That makes Del Amo more than simply another mall location for the brand. Torrance is N.CAT’s entry point into the U.S. market—another example of the city’s strong connection to Asian businesses, shoppers and culture.

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