The essentials: Tweed topcoats, fur and leather jackets, draped jersey dresses, cowl necks, short skirt suits, sweaters, tunics, pleated pants, beaded gowns, fur hats, slim black belts.

The palette: Gray, black, pewter, silver, gold, platinum, tan, canary yellow, orange, royal blue.

Bottom line: This wearable fall collection blended the best of both worlds--fur and cotton, classic and modern, sporty and luxe.

Beauty report: Kors's resort-hopping, sunkissed muse doesn't change much from season to season; this fall, she's unearthing her flatiron, pink lip balm, and navy eyeliner.