Michelle Obama Speaks at the Anna Wintour Costume Center Opening!

Michelle Obama poses for a photo with Vogue editor in chief Anna Wintour while attending the grand opening of the Anna Wintour Costume Center at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday morning (May 5) in New York City.

The opening was held ahead of tonight’s annual Met Ball event, which is sure to be a star-studded affair.

This year’s Costume Institute Gala Benefit – celebrating the opening of the Charles James: Beyond Fashion exhibition – is co-chaired by Bradley Cooper, Sarah Jessica Parker, Vogue editor Anna Wintour, and others.

Stay tuned to JustJared.com starting around 6:30pm EST for all of the red carpet coverage!

10+ pictures inside of Michelle Obama opening the new center…