{"id":102488,"date":"2025-05-26T12:44:45","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T12:44:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=102488"},"modified":"2025-05-27T11:06:07","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T11:06:07","slug":"chris-appleton-amfar-gala-2025-grwm","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/chris-appleton-amfar-gala-2025-grwm\/","title":{"rendered":"GRAZIA Exclusive: Get Ready With Chris Appleton, Inside His First amfAR Gala Cannes in Tom Ford"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-video\"><video muted=\"1\" class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-102488-1\" width=\"360\" height=\"640\" poster=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-1-1.jpg\" loop=\"1\" autoplay=\"1\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/GRWM.mp4?_=1\" \/><\/video><\/div>\n<p>Few names are as synonymous with red carpet glam as Chris Appleton. Known for creating <a href=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/kim-kardashian-pastel-pink-bob\/\">era-defining hairstyles for the likes of Kim Kardashian<\/a>, Jennifer Lopez, Ariana Grande, and Dua Lipa, Appleton has long <a href=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/chris-appleton-hair-products\/\">commanded the spotlight behind the scenes<\/a>. But this year, the visionary stylist stepped into it \u2014 making his first appearance at the 2025 amfAR Gala Cannes, one of the most prestigious evenings during the Cannes Film Festival, which raises funds for life-saving AIDS research.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"1285\">Dressed in Tom Ford, Appleton gave <em data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"967\">GRAZIA USA<\/em> exclusive access to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DKAPa8Gx3Re\/\" target=\"_blank\">his Get Ready With Me routine<\/a>, walking us through each step \u2014 flawless skin, signature hair, and every finishing touch in between.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h4 data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"1285\">\u201cAttending this event is an evolution of me and my career, and really rewarding to be attending such a special event, showing how far I have come.\u201d<\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1390\">Below, we follow Appleton through his night, from the calm before the glam to that final red carpet moment. This unforgettable night marks a new chapter for Appleton \u2014 one not just defined by the artistry he brings to others, but the confidence and story he\u2019s owning for himself.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1390\">GRWM Chris Appleton x <em>GRAZIA USA<\/em>: amfAR Gala Cannes 2025<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1422\"><strong data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1422\">Setting the Scene<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_102490\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-102490\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-102490\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-1.jpg\" alt=\"Chris Appleton GRWM\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-1.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-1-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-1-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-1-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-1-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-1-400x500.jpg 400w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-1-155x194.jpg 155w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-102490\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of Chris Appleton<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>GRAZIA: Let\u2019s set the scene. What was the vibe like getting ready for the amfAR Gala at Cannes? How did you spend the day leading up to the event?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>CHRIS APPLETON:<\/strong> I had a great workout session; I have jetlag from traveling a lot, it\u2019s a great way to get the blood flowing. I took a dip in the ocean for a bit of cardio. I received a red carpet facial from Nilam Holmes and just tried to take in Cannes because it\u2019s been a few years since I have been here.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1780\"><strong data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1780\">Details Make the Look<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_102491\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-102491\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-102491\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-2.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-2-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-2-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-2-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-2-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-2-400x500.jpg 400w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-2-155x194.jpg 155w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-102491\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of Chris Appleton<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>GRAZIA: You\u2019re wearing Tom Ford tonight \u2014 what drew you to this look, and how would you describe the overall vibe you were going for?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>APPLETON:<\/strong> amFAR is such a big red carpet; it felt very classic and timeless. It\u2019s very old Hollywood-esque and I wanted to fit the vibe. I wanted to look back on these pics and feel like it was a classic look that\u2019s very me. I added details with these diamond cufflinks by Tom Ford.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2115\"><strong data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2115\">Grooming Essentials<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_102493\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-102493\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-102493 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-4.jpg\" alt=\"Chris Appleton amfAR Gala Cannes 2025\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-4.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-4-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-4-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-4-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-4-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-4-400x500.jpg 400w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-4-155x194.jpg 155w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-102493\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of Chris Appleton<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>GRAZIA: Walk us through your GRWM routine \u2014 any signature skincare or grooming steps you never skip before a red carpet?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>APPLETON:<\/strong> I love a good face mask like the LaMer face mask sheet; it tingles to wake skin up. I use my Dr. Diamond Metacin and LaMer moisturizer, and love the Upneeq Eye Drops to open up the eyes. I did have a pimple this morning, so my pimple patches came in clutch.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2407\" data-end=\"2440\"><strong data-start=\"2411\" data-end=\"2440\">The Signature Hair Moment<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_102492\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-102492\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-102492\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-3.jpg\" alt=\"Chris Appleton GRWM\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-3.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-3-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-3-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-3-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-3-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-3-400x500.jpg 400w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-3-155x194.jpg 155w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-102492\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of Chris Appleton<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>GRAZIA:<\/strong> <strong>We know hair is your specialty \u2014 how did you approach your own hair styling for the Gala? Did you do it yourself or trust someone else with the finishing touch?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>APPLETON:<\/strong> For my hair, I do it myself. I know the little tricks to make it look the way I want. I wanted my look to be signature Chris Appleton, which tends to be more platinum, but I wanted to be more natural, so I did a low-light blonde.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2702\" data-end=\"2725\"><strong data-start=\"2706\" data-end=\"2725\">Style in Motion<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_102496\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-102496\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-102496\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-7.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-7-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-7-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-7-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-7-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-7-400x500.jpg 400w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-7-155x194.jpg 155w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-102496\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of Chris Appleton<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>GRAZIA: What\u2019s the one grooming product or hair tool that\u2019s an absolute must for your red carpet prep and why?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>APPLETON:<\/strong> I always use my Color Wow Dream Coat because it won\u2019t let the moisture in to keep my hair from going flat.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2868\" data-end=\"2893\"><strong data-start=\"2872\" data-end=\"2893\">The Final Touches<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_102497\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-102497\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-102497\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-8.jpg\" alt=\"Chris Appleton amfAR Gala Cannes 2025\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-8.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-8-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-8-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-8-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-8-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-8-400x500.jpg 400w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-8-155x194.jpg 155w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-102497\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of Chris Appleton<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>GRAZIA: There\u2019s always a moment where everything comes together \u2014 suit on, hair done, cologne spritzed. What was that final moment of transformation like for you today?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>APPLETON:<\/strong> For me, the last finishing touches are the last spray of the hair. After that, everything feels like it goes back to place.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3053\" data-end=\"3085\"><strong data-start=\"3057\" data-end=\"3085\">Confidence on the Carpet<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-video\"><video muted=\"1\" class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-102488-2\" width=\"360\" height=\"640\" poster=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-2-1.jpg\" loop=\"1\" autoplay=\"1\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/Chris-Appleton-red-carpet-interview.mp4?_=2\" \/><\/video><\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_102499\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-102499\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-102499 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Chris Appleton amfAR Gala Cannes 2025\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1702\" srcset=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-2-1.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-2-1-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-2-1-770x1024.jpg 770w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-2-1-768x1021.jpg 768w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-2-1-1155x1536.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-2-1-400x532.jpg 400w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-2-1-155x206.jpg 155w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-102499\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">CAP D&#8217;ANTIBES, FRANCE &#8211; MAY 22: Chris Appleton attends the amfAR gala Cannes 2025 presented by Chopard at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 22, 2025 in Cap d&#8217;Antibes, France. (Photo by Mike Marsland\/WireImage); Photo courtesy of Chris Appleton<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>GRAZIA: As someone who\u2019s mastered creating red carpet magic for others, what\u2019s your secret to feeling your best when you&#8217;re the one walking the carpet?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>APPLETON:<\/strong> For whatever reason, it can always be a little anxious. It always feels a bit overwhelming. I am just grateful to be there, and it\u2019s exciting.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3262\" data-end=\"3286\"><strong data-start=\"3266\" data-end=\"3286\">Owning His Space<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_102495\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-102495\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-102495\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-6.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-6-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-6-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-6-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-6-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-6-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-6-143x215.jpg 143w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-102495\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">CAP D&#8217;ANTIBES, FRANCE &#8211; MAY 22: Chris Appleton attends the amfAR Gala Cannes 2025 presented by Chopard at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 22, 2025 in Cap d&#8217;Antibes, France. (Photo by Ryan Emberley\/amfAR\/amfAR via Getty Images); Photo courtesy of Chris Appleton<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>GRAZIA: From styling celebs to being one yourself, what has this journey taught you about confidence, beauty, and owning your space?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>APPLETON:<\/strong> I think there are so many times that I have felt like I have been put in a box. I get the \u201cYou are just a hairstylist,\u201d often. But I have always pushed, if someone says no, if I can\u2019t go in the front door, I will take the side door. I have never taken no for an answer, and don\u2019t think you are going to get a yes. And most times, you won\u2019t get a yes.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3852\" data-end=\"3874\"><strong data-start=\"3856\" data-end=\"3874\">The Big Moment<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_102494\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-102494\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-102494 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-5.jpg\" alt=\"Chris Appleton amfAR Gala Cannes 2025\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-5.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-5-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-5-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-5-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-5-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-5-400x500.jpg 400w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/05\/grazia-exclusive-get-ready-with-chris-appleton-inside-his-first-amfar-gala-cannes-in-tom-ford-5-155x194.jpg 155w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-102494\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of Chris Appleton<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>GRAZIA: The amfAR Gala is such a powerful night for fashion and philanthropy. What does attending this event mean to you personally and professionally?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>APPLETON:<\/strong> Attending this event is an evolution of me and my career, and really rewarding to be attending such a special event, showing how far I have come.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"4032\" data-end=\"4067\"><strong data-start=\"4036\" data-end=\"4067\">About the amfAR Gala Cannes<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4068\" data-end=\"4474\">Since 1993, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amfar.org\/events\/amfar-gala-cannes-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\">amfAR Gala Cannes<\/a> has been a cornerstone of the Cannes Film Festival, drawing celebrities, philanthropists, and fashion leaders together for a night of live auctions, performances, and red carpet moments \u2014 all in the name of advancing HIV\/AIDS research globally. 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