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.”
And as he promotes the fourth season of 'Outer Banks', fans should expect to see the 32-year-old actor - who is dating Kelsea Ballerini - mix his classic style with vintage and upcycled elements.
Avo said: “He’s the epitome of the phrase, ‘Get you a man who could do both.'
“He can wear a gorgeous Armani tuxedo beautifully and effortlessly in Venice or in Cannes, and at the same time, he’s still the guy that doodles on his sneakers and can look just as much a movie star in those hand-doodled sneakers and a pair of vintage 1940s Levi’s and a white T-shirt.”
