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The ever loose-lipped Karl Lagerfeld has bestowed his judgement on Michelle Obama's bangs: "I don't understand the change of hair. I adore Madame Obama, I love her. But there is a news reader at LCI [French news channel] which has this haircut." And also: "Frankly, this doesn't suit her. The fringe was a bad idea, it's not good." The word of the Karl. Thanks be to Karl. [Telegraph UK]