Kristofer Buckle is a makeup artist and advocate whose impeccable eye and unfailing devotion to the perfect balance of intrinsic beauty and the power of makeup has garnered the attention of the beauty, fashion, and film world alike.
His reputation for strong bone structure with attention to individual style and innate glamour has consistently made him a popular name with Hollywood A-listers and recording artists alike.
From Jennifer Lopez and Madonna to Christina Aguilera, Mariah Carey and Idina Menzel, performers know they can turn to Kristofer to create their signature look for music videos and live events. It’s Kristofer’s vast knowledge of makeup and lighting that make him irreplaceable when creating looks for today’s leading artists.
Screen sirens including Jessica Chastain, Renée Zellweger, Salma Hayek, Demi Moore and Blake Lively depend on him for events, press and covers.
Born and bred in New York, Kristofer began his career at the Metropolitan Opera after being scouted by an actress in Penn Station for his own personal style.
He was then catapulted onto the fashion scene when Steven Meisel booked him for the cover of Italian Vogue.
Kristofer Buckle’s work has since been featured on the covers and in the pages of Allure, Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, InStyle and Rolling Stone in addition to some of the most iconic music videos of our time.
His creative work with photographers Mario Testino, Annie Leibovitz, Ruven Afanador, Ellen Von Unwerth, Jenny Gage & Tom Betterton and Patrick Demarchelier has led to an ever-growing list of advertising clients including Christian Dior, Gucci, Procter & Gamble, Coty, Stephen Webster and Neutrogena.
He is represented by Opus Beauty and you can find his portfolio HERE
