Michael Kors

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Michael Kors's daily uniform makes him a bit of an authority on Autumn dressing.

In dark-colored turtlenecks, tweed pants and blazers, the man suits up for Starbucks' pumpkin spice latte season even when it's mid-July. And while his labels (Michael Kors, Michael Michael Kors, KORS) teem with year-round classic pieces, they each slant fall-wards thanks to a preference for knitwear and leather and palettes heavy on cream and camel. (If, say, Erdem is the emblem of spring—florals everywhere!—surely Michael Kors is the bastion of Autumn).

For that reason—and because he's a really good designer—we asked Kors to share a few tips to help us get dressed this fall. Full of swagger that'll shake up your standard fall wardrobe, Kors' recommendations channel Angelina boarding an international flight. Whether Tomb Raider-y trousers, oversize sweaters or menswear-style watches, we're totally on board with his picks—especially when worn in the jet-set, glamorous ways that Kors suggests.

Elevate Your Basic Jackets
When it comes to staples, Michael says, "if it's totally, totally familiar it's a big bore." So instead of plain navy or black, he suggests buying an embellished or mixed-media blazer like this one. It has all the versatility of the classics—but none of the blandness.

Click over to Lucky for the rest of Mr. Kors's Fall fashion tips.

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Ellen Pompeo made a shopping stop at American Rag in LA looking preppy-slash-polished in a white silk button-up blouse, which she tucked into light gray shorts. She continued her monochromatic outfit with this Michael Michael Kors off-white bag ($398), python pumps, and aviator sunglasses. A gold watch and matching gold ring completed her Summer look. Wear this ensemble on your next retail run or swap the shorts for white trousers for work. Shop similar pieces below to get Ellen's latest look.

Those stories and more in our daily news roundup.

• According to Milan Fashion Week schedulers, Gucci will open the Spring 2013 shows in that city on Sept. 19. Giorgio Armani, who normally closes the week, will instead show midway through on Sept. 23, prompting some to believe that he has different plans for the end of the week. [The Cut]
  

• Amber Valletta stars in Pucci's very first ad campaign, photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggot. [Design Scene]
  

• For the first time in five seasons, Oscar de la Renta's ad campaign doesn't involve Karlie Kloss. Instead, the brand's Fall 2012 ads feature Candice Swanepoel and Katryn Kruger. [Fashion Gone Rogue]
  

• Issey Miyake will release a fragrance called Pleats Please. It will hit Austria next month, but it won't hit the United States until 2013. [WWD]
  

• What's Michael Kors's favorite escape? The beach. "If I could, I'd burn every shoe I own." But will he drink beer on the beach? "Sure! I’m American — why not?" [Daily Front Row]
  
  

  Above: The finale of Gucci's Fall 2012 show.

Blake Lively looks flawless in floor-length gowns, but when the actress stepped out in NYC working a fiery Michael Kors blazer ($1,595) with matching cropped pants ($695) and caged Christian Louboutin sandals ($1,695), she managed to top herself. She accessorized her bright-red suit and edgy heels with onyx hoop earrings and a loose updo. Channel Blake's sleek style on a budget with this red Pendleton blazer ($228) and red Rag & Bone trousers ($290) at the office, then add a statement necklace for happy hour.