Rachel Chandler

Rachel Chandler rethought the role of casting by balancing unexpected discovery with seasoned talent. She and Walter Pearce established Midland Casting in 2016, forging a fresh sense of who belongs on the runway. Working out of New York and traveling widely, Midland weaves together agency rosters and street scouting in an organic way. Clients turn to Chandler for a narrative-driven approach, whether the focus is on a long-established model, someone spotted on the subway, or a rising actor. “Everyone, everywhere, is a potential subject,” Chandler notes, reflecting her constant search for those who spark interest. That principle helps Midland shape brand identity through diverse perspectives.

Midland collaborates on campaigns and runway shows with Marni, Comme des Garçons, Gucci, Carolina Herrera, Fear of God, Eckhaus Latta, Loewe, and Bode. Chandler often joins forces with Carlos Nazario, Camilla Nickerson, Lotta Volkova, Marie Chaix, Ferdinando Verderi, Benjamin Bruno, Glen Luchford, Zoe Ghertner, Christopher Simmonds, David Sims, and Harley Weir. Her work also appears in T Magazine, M le Monde, Self Service, Holiday, Fantastic Man, Double, and AnOther.