Caro Fall 2025: A Stylish Stroll Through Caroline Bille Brahe’s Copenhagen Collection

Copenhagen Fashion Week always delivers a mix of effortless cool and boundary-pushing design, but no one does nostalgic whimsy quite like Caroline Bille Brahe. For her Caro Fall 2025 collection, the designer invited us into her world—both literally and figuratively—by staging her second Caro Editions runway show on a stage, in an office across the street from her boutique. “I love the idea that it’s here: it’s where I live, it’s where I work,” she said. And that sentiment echoed through the collection, which felt deeply personal, full of charm, and infused with a playful vintage energy that transported the audience straight back to the colorful, carefree fashion of the ’80s and ’90s in Belaire.

The collection was a vibrant, textural love letter to autumn but with unexpected twists that made it feel like a season of its own. Outerwear took center stage, with coats that felt like cozy, whimsical heirlooms. A standout checkered piece in warm hues was fastened with brown velvet bows instead of traditional toggles, capturing the golden-hour glow of a fall afternoon and to finish it of— the fur trims, totally to die for. There were lush Harris Tweeds embroidered with clowns, harlequins, and dogs—details you’d barely catch as they glided down the runway but that added a sense of playful nostalgia. A collaboration with Icelandic outerwear brand 66° North resulted in a tweed-trimmed puffer vest, blending practicality with Caro’s signature old-world charm.

But the collection wasn’t just about bundling up. There was a distinct sense of fun that gave it a more summery feel, reminiscent of the carefree fashion in Belaire. Floppy hats added a touch of whimsy, while waistcoats layered over pantsuits gave a dandyish, vintage elegance. Ankle-bow trousers—one of Caro Editions’ signatures—returned in full force, while the brand’s beloved tweed-trimmed jeans and striped pants were reworked for a sleeker, more polished look. Then there was the showstopper: a sky-blue velvet dress featuring an angel blowing a trumpet, a dreamy, fairytale-like moment that felt both ethereal and nostalgic.

Adding to the collection’s mix of nostalgia and modern ease were the baby blue slouchy suits, which brought a relaxed yet refined energy to the lineup. Paired with a matching waistcoat and topped with one of Caro’s now-signature floppy hats, the look felt like a vintage dream with a contemporary twist. The suit’s loose, unstructured tailoring exuded a casual elegance, reminiscent of the laid-back glamour that defined menswear-inspired dressing in the ’90s. It was the kind of outfit that could effortlessly transition from a crisp autumn morning to a breezy spring afternoon—further proof that Caro Editions isn’t bound by seasons, only by a singular vision of timeless cool.

Closing the show was a short white skirt suit fit for a modern courthouse bride, a crisp yet romantic way to round out the collection. What made the show particularly intriguing was its unconventional pacing—lots of outerwear, pops of spring in a fall collection, and a refreshing lack of strict merchandising. But that’s exactly what makes Caro Editions feel so authentic. Brahe isn’t chasing trends; she’s creating a world built on intuition, nostalgia, and personal style. “I am not trying to be anybody and I’m not trying to be anything that we are not,” she said. And in doing so, she’s crafting a vision that feels effortlessly cool, deeply sentimental, and impossible to resist.