MC is a half Chinese half American mother agent, casting director, and writer. Whether via her casting or model management work - her vision is to re-imagine how minorities are seen and involved in visuals. Simultaneously supplying positivity, and empowering visibility through everything she does. All the while implementing a momentum of being a motivational cheerleader and igniting the mantra that there's endless possibilities in the Universe!
Select client casting list: British GQ, Axel Arigato campaign casting, Ashish SS24 show & lookbook casting, Mulberry, Marie Claire USA, Marie Claire Hong Kong, Vogue Italia, Vogue Spain, i-D, GQ Middle East, Wonderland, talent coordination for Timberland, London Fashion Week. Full portfolio on request.
Her mother agency work has seen models placed at agencies such as IMG, Elite Model Management, Marilyn Agency, Anti-Agency London, Nevs Models London, Viva Models Berlin, Makers by Metropolitan Models Paris, and more. Her models have worked with clients such as JW Anderson, Jean Paul Gaultier, Adidas, GQ France, Mulberry, Urban Outfitters, Vivienne Westwood, Flannels, Ferragamo, and been featured in Paris, London, and New York Fashion Week.
In 2023, MC was selected as part of the British Fashion Council's NEW WAVE Creative 2023. A list of the 50 most innovative and inspiring young creative talents who play a critical role within the industry globally.
MC offers services in:
Casting Direction
Model Management
Art Buying
To work with MC please contact:
mc@mcbarnes.me
Model submissions:
mc@mcbarnes.me
Please email your recent digitals, measurements, walking / intro videos and portfolio if you have one. As well as a short intro about yourself.
MC does not have measurement or location restrictions.