Kim Kardashian’s famed hairstylist has made rare comments about what the diva is really like behind-the-scenes.
Chris Appleton shared a post to Instagram on Friday as he celebrated nine years of working with the 44-year-old reality TV star.
He showed a look at them now in Paris and nine years ago when the SKIMS founder wore a gold gown.
In his caption the glam squad members touched on what the ex of Kanye West is really like.
‘Nine years ago in Paris, Kim and I stared working together, and we created a moment that would set the tone for so many more to come,’ began the hair maestro.
‘Since then, we’ve shared a lifetime of transformations—on the outside and in. We’ve been through marriages, divorces & milestones.’
Kim Kardashian ‘s famed hairstylist has made rare comments about what the diva is really like behind-the-scenes; seen in a SKIMS ad
Chris Appleton shared a post to Instagram on Friday as he celebrated nine years of working with the 44-year-old reality TV star. He showed a look at them now in Paris
Kim was wed to Kanye West from 2014 until 2022. Appleton was married to Lukas Gage from November 2023 until June 2024.
It was Kim’s ‘loyalty’ that touched his heart.
‘But through it all, I’ve had the privilege of standing beside someone who isn’t just beautiful, but loyal, strong, and real,’ noted the color wiz.
‘I’m so grateful for the friendship, the trust, and the memories we’ve made. And after all these years, still showing up—and still serving looks ❤️.’
Chris was in Paris with Kim as she went to her $10M jewel heist trial and also hit Lauren Sanchez’s bachelorette party with Katy Perry and mom Kris Jenner.
His celebrity clients also include Jennifer Lopez, Dua Lipa and Ariana Grande.
Appleton was born on June 14, 1983 in Leicestershire, England, UK.
In his caption the glam squad members touched on what the ex of Kanye West is really like
‘Nine years ago in Paris, Kim and I stared working together, and we created a moment that would set the tone for so many more to come,’ began the hair maestro. ‘Since then, we’ve shared a lifetime of transformations—on the outside and in. We’ve been through marriages, divorces & milestones’
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He is known for Dua Lipa feat. DaBaby: Levitating (2020), The Amazing Race (2001) and Gutsy (2022).
Chris was previously married to Katie Katon.
They welcomed their first child together, Billy, in 2002, and then expanded their family two years later with daughter Kitty-blu.
When Appleton was 26, he came out as gay.
Appleton is a celebrity hairstylist and entrepreneur known for his innovative use of color and unique hairstyles.
He’s worked with top fashion houses like Chanel, Fendi, and Valentino, and created viral trends like ‘glᴀss hair’ and ‘snatched ponytails.’
KIM KARDASHIAN’S MET GALA LOOKS OVER THE YEARS
BY HEIDI PARKER
Kim Kardashian has made some striking fashion statements at the annual Met Gala in New York City over the years.
During her first year (2013) at the splashy, star-studded event she had on a тιԍнт floral-print dress that made the most of her very pregnant belly as she posed with Kanye West.
Later she would be seen in a gold column dress, a silver suit that made her look like a robot, a see-through lace wonder and a dress that came in so тιԍнт she had to wear a waist trainer for weeks beforehand.
In 2021 she covered her face with black cloth in a shocking move as she shared she had a full face of makeup on underneath for some reason.
In 2022 the siren slipped into Marilyn Monroe’s old Happy Birthday Mr President gown as she was seen with boyfriend-at-the-time Pete Davidson.
In 2023, the SKIMS founder was draped in pearls, and in 2024 the diva wore a cardigan with a silver gown.
In 2025 the diva modeled a tailored black leather off-the-shoulder dress with a hat.
Here is a look back at the pricey togs The Kardashians star has tried out during the most important night in fashion.
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2013 – GIVENCHY
Her first time at the Met Gala was for PUNK: Chaos to Couture in 2013. She was pregnant with North and wore a floral print dress from Givenchy.
The California native said that she was not invited but rather was Kanye West’s plus one.
Sadly, after the gala she ‘cried’ because she was so insecure about everything, she has said.
‘2013 Riccardo Tisci for Givenchy. I was Kanye’s plus one & so nervous! I didn’t know anyone & I’m sure no one wanted me there lol. I did my own lipstick & the color is so off. I went home & cried after of insecurity but this is one of my fave looks now,’ said the TV vet.
2013 – GIVENCHY
2014 – LANVIN
In 2014, Kim had on a blue strapless Lanvin outfit as Kanye had on black.
The theme was Charles James: Beyond Fashion.
The daughter of Kris Jenner said it was the first time she had been invited on her own.
‘My dress was originally made of this amazing leather with metallic detailing,’ Kim said earlier. ‘But we decided at the last minute to redo it in blue satin.’
2014 – LANVIN
2015 – ROBERTO CAVALLI
She wore a very sheer and Sєxy lace and net gown by Roberto Cavalli for the May 2015 event.
Her jet-black hair was slicked back and she modeled huge diamond earrings.
And the star posed with rapper husband West, who went with a black suit and boots.
The theme was celebrating China: Through the Looking Glᴀss.
2015 – ROBERTO CAVALLI
2016 – BALMAIN
Kardashian tried out silver at the Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology in 2016.
She wore Balmain, a shimmery silver dress that looked like a futuristic gown with a slit up the side. West was in the same designer.
She said: ‘2016 Olivier Rousteing for Balmain. I was back to insecure this year because I hadn’t lost all of my baby weight.
‘Big mistake to bleach the brows but Kanye looked so good this year with those blue eyes! It was super controversial that he wore denim.’
Earlier she had noted: ‘I thought Balmain was the perfect choice for me and Kanye, especially. I think Kanye’s look is a little bit more downplayed with the denim mixed with all the Balmain bling.’
2016 – BALMAIN
2017 – VIVIENNE WESTWOOD
In 2017 the theme was Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art of the In-Between.
The Selfish author had on a white Vivienne Westwood off-the-shoulder dress with no jewelry and strappy heels.
In the bus ride to the event she had to stand up so the dress would not wrinkle and she said she was already sweating and had to use the bathroom because she was so nervous.
The pal of Paris Hilton said, ‘2017 Vivienne Westwood.
‘This was my first year going solo. I was so nervous to go by myself I almost threw up on the way & I had to pee every second.
‘I was FaceTiming my sisters to meet up at the top of the stairs. Vivienne made me this beautiful dress from her archive.’
2017 – VIVIENNE WESTWOOD
2018 – VERSACE
Kim attended the Heavenly Bodies: Fashion & The Catholic Imagination Costume Insтιтute Gala alone in 2018.
She said this gold mesh Versace dress fit her like a ‘glove.’
Kardashian added, ‘I knew exactly what I wanted and was most confident this year. 90’s, chainmail, Sєxy and simple.’
She looked sensational with her hair partially up with a long curl down her chest. She added a cross necklace with diamonds to match the cross on her dress.
2018 – VERSACE
2019 – THIERRY MUGLER
Kardashian was in a wet look for Camp: Notes on Fashion in 2019.
She had to wear a waist trainer to get her midsection as small as possible to pull off this Thierry Mugler dress.
The look was supposed to be ‘wet’ which is why she had crystals that looked like raindrops coming off of her.
Her hair also looked wet as she had oiled skin with shimmering eye shadow and a glossy lip.
2019 – THIERRY MUGLER
2021 – BALENCIAGA
Kim shocked fans when she wore a head to toe black look that covered her famous face in 2021.
Later the red carpet fixture said that she was fully made up under that face sock which seemed like a lot of effort for no payoff.
Turns out, it was not her favorite move.
‘I fought against it. I was like, I don’t know how I could wear the mask. Why would I want to cover my face?’ she told Vogue.
‘But Demna [Gvasalia, Balenciaga’s creative director] and the team were like, “This is a costume gala. This is not a Vanity Fair party where everyone looks beautiful. There’s a theme and you have to wear the mask. That is the look.”‘
2021 – BALENCIAGA
2021 – Sister Kendall Jenner, left, stole the show in GIVENCHY
2022 – JEAN-LOUIS
Kim stunned fans when she wore an iconic Marilyn Monroe dress — the same one the movie star wore in 1962 when she wished President John F. Kennedy a happy birthday at Madison Square Garden.
The star lost 16 lbs. within three weeks to fit into the dress that she had borrowed from Ripley’s.
Her blonde hair was slicked back and she added a white fur jacket.
And there was another accessory: her boyfriend at the time, SNL star Pete Davidson.
‘To me it was like, “OK, Christian Bale can do it for a movie role and that is acceptable,”‘ she later explained to The New York Times. ‘Even Renée Zellweger gained weight for a role. It’s all the same to me.’
2022 – JEAN-LOUIS
2023
Kim wore a Schiaparelli Haute Couture look in 2023.
The theme was Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty.
The SKIMS SWIM founder had on a skirt and top that included over 50,000 freshwater pearls and over 16,000 crystals. There was also a molded corset made from satin.
Kim wore a Schiaparelli Haute Couture look in 2023. The theme was Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty
2024
Kardashian showed up to the steps of the Met in a Maison Margiela Artisanal outfit designed by John Galliano.
There was a silver gown with a gray cardigan.
Kardashian told Vogue that her look was meant to evoke ‘the wildest night of [her] life in a garden.’
Kardashian showed up to the steps of the Met in a Maison Margiela Artisanal outfit designed by John Galliano
2025
Kim had on a black leather dress with a hat that fit with the theme of the year: Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.
The gown, which was plunging and had a long train, was by Chrome Hearts.
She added layers of diamond necklaces and added matching earrings with a side belt.
Kim had on a black leather dress with a hat that fit with the theme of the year: Superfine: Tailoring Black Style. The gown, which was plunging and had a long train, was by Chrome Hearts
