NEW MET FASHION CENTER/MET BALL MAY 5, 2014

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The First Lady looked absolutely radiant in NYC on May 5 while speaking at the ribbon cutting for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s costume center, which has been renamed after ‘Vogue’ editor-in-chief Anna Wintour. HollywoodLifers, what did you think of her dress?

 The Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC and Michelle Obama is already kicking off the day in gorgeous style. The First Lady took the stage for the highly anticipated ribbon cutting honoring Vogue‘s editor-in-chief, Anna Wintour, and we think she looked flawless.

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On Monday night, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s annual Costume Institute gala, there were ball gowns, leg slits, white ties and trains. Lots of trains.

“The Met Gala is that one event where you can be artistic as you want when it comes to fashion,” said the actress Zoe Saldana, in a dress by Michael Kors. “You don’t have to worry about hit-or-miss. You just enjoy the artistry of the fashion.”

And plenty did. There was Rihanna in a white crop top and puckered skirt from Stella McCartney and Beyoncé in a plunging V-neck, long-sleeve gown from Givenchy, complete with a veil over her head. Sarah Jessica Parker, meanwhile, went for an Oscar de la Renta ensemble that included the designer’s signature on the back of her dress.

The gala this year honored the British-born designer Charles James, who revolutionized American fashion in the mid-20th century, and the longtime Vogue editor Anna Wintour.

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“Last year’s theme was punk and that was so wild and fantastic, but you’re going to see a very refined look tonight,” said the model Karen Elson. “Charles James defines taste and elegance.”

“Last year’s theme was punk and that was so wild and fantastic, but you’re going to see a very refined look tonight,” said the model Karen Elson. “Charles James defines taste and elegance.”