Avo Yermagyan says Chase Stokes is in his 'leading man era'

Chase Stokes is in his "leading man era".

The 'Outer Banks' actor made his breakthrough in the Netflix series in 2020 and his stylist Avo Yermagyan, who began working with him shortly before then, was captivated by his "charisma" from the minute they met.

Avo told WWD: “There was this unbelievable charisma — like movie star charisma that you only see on the screen — walking towards me and we just immediately connected.

“We had an incredible meeting. I was captivated by him. He’s one of one, that’s for sure, and that charisma that I felt, the only thing I can compare it to is that Matthew McConaughey kind of movie star quality. I think that’s the first time I’ve experienced that in person.”

While Avo has seen his client's style evolve from bold, streetwear-inspired looks to classic tailoring, he insisted Chase's fashion journey has been "effortless".

He said: “There’s no rule book — nobody could give you a guide into how to navigate the waters of stardom and style, and I think he’s done it effortlessly because that’s just who he is.

“He’s a surfer in the way he approaches life, in the way he approaches love and in the way he approaches style. He sort of rides the wave. He goes with the flow, and that’s why I think it resonates with his fans.”