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5'2" on women's boards

On women's boards, 5'2" is in range for Petite (women); at the edge of Commercial / lifestyle, Fitness / sports.

Last verified · ranges from agency pages, rosters and guides

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Published ranges

Agencies, rosters and guides

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  • Wilhelmina NY Sports+Fitness (roster)[9]

    Roster “5'2"–5'11½", typical 5'8"–5'10"”

    inside

    Range 5'2" to 5'11½": inside

  • Donna Baldwin Agency

    Verified agency “Females 5'3"-6'0", sizes 2-20; Males 5'10"-6'3".”

    1″ below

    Range 5'3" to 6'0": 1″ below

  • US size-4 fit-model standard (secondary source)[16]

    Guide “size 4, 5'4"–5'9", bust 34, waist 26, hips 37”

    2″ below

    Range 5'4" to 5'9": 2″ below

  • BICOASTAL MGMT Curve, LA (roster)[8]

    Roster “5'5.5"–5'11", mostly 5'8"–5'11"”

    3½″ below

    Range 5'5½" to 5'11": 3½″ below

  • SMG Model Management

    Verified agency “Women 5'6"-6'; Men 5'11"-6'3"; all sizes welcome.”

    4″ below

    Range 5'6" to 6'0": 4″ below

  • Two Management

    Verified agency “Women at least 5'6"; men at least 5'11".”

    4″ below

    Range 5'6" to open: 4″ below

  • Basic Models

    Verified agency “Women standard 14-30 y, 1.68 m+; mature 31-70 y, 1.75 m+; Men standard 20-30 y (NS done), 1.83 m+.”

    4″ below

    Range 5'6" to open: 4″ below

  • Heffner Management (Seattle)[5]

    Agency rule “5'7"- 5'11"”

    5″ below

    Range 5'7" to 5'11": 5″ below

  • Select Model Management (London open call)[6]

    Agency rule “Minimum height 5'7 / 170cm”

    5″ below

    Range 5'7" to open: 5″ below

  • TCM Models & Talent

    Verified agency “Women 5'7"-6' (5'6" if 13-16); Men 5'11"-6'4"; Big + Tall 6'4"-6'6".”

    5″ below

    Range 5'7" to 6'0": 5″ below

  • GIANT Management

    Verified agency “Females 5'8" (173 cm); males 6'1" (183 cm).”

    6″ below

    Range 5'8" to open: 6″ below

  • Kim Dawson Agency

    Verified agency “Women 5'8"-6'0" (5'7" if under 16 and still growing); Men 6'0"-6'3".”

    6″ below

    Range 5'8" to 6'0": 6″ below

  • Premier Model Management (scouting guide)[1]

    Guide “5'8" to 6'0"”

    6″ below

    Range 5'8" to 6'0": 6″ below

  • Richards Models

    Verified agency “Females min 5'8"; males min 6'.”

    6″ below

    Range 5'8" to open: 6″ below

  • The Campbell Agency

    Verified agency “Women 5'8"-5'11" (5'7" if 13-16); Men 6'0"-6'3".”

    6″ below

    Range 5'8" to 5'11": 6″ below

  • Vivien's Models

    Verified agency “Females over 5'8" (173 cm); males at least 6'0" (183 cm).”

    6″ below

    Range 5'8" to open: 6″ below

  • Traffic Models

    Verified agency “Women min 173 cm; men min 185 cm.”

    6″ below

    Range 5'8" to open: 6″ below

  • Fashion Model Management

    Verified agency “Women up to 21: at least 174 cm, waist max 60 cm (plus hip limit on page).”

    6½″ below

    Range 5'8½" to open: 6½″ below

  • Select Chicago Curve (roster)[7]

    Roster “174–183 cm (5'8.5"–6'0")”

    6½″ below

    Range 5'8½" to 6'0": 6½″ below

  • Ulla Models

    Verified agency “Height 174-182 cm.”

    6½″ below

    Range 5'8½" to 5'11½": 6½″ below

  • Basic Models

    Verified agency “Women standard 14-30 y, 1.68 m+; mature 31-70 y, 1.75 m+; Men standard 20-30 y (NS done), 1.83 m+.”

    6½″ below

    Range 5'9" to open: 6½″ below

  • Mega Model Agency

    Verified agency “Women 1.75-1.82 m; Men 1.84-1.90 m.”

    6½″ below

    Range 5'9" to 5'11½": 6½″ below

  • Munich Models

    Verified agency “Minimum 175 cm (younger, still-growing applicants may apply).”

    6½″ below

    Range 5'9" to open: 6½″ below

  • BEST Model Agency guide (secondary source)[15]

    Guide “5'9"–6'”

    7″ below

    Range 5'9" to 6'0": 7″ below
The oxblood line is 5'2". Rosters show the heights of signed models, not a stated rule. Agencies make exceptions and decide in person.

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The receipts

What the sources say

  1. 01
    On women's boards, 5'2" is inside the typical range for Petite (women), and at the edge of Commercial / lifestyle and Fitness / sports.[3][63][1][5][4][9]
  2. 02
    Wilhelmina NY Sports+Fitness (roster) spans 5'2"–5'11½" ("5'2"–5'11½", typical 5'8"–5'10""); 5'2" is inside it.[9]
  3. 03
    US size-4 fit-model standard (secondary source) lists women's fit model at "size 4, 5'4"–5'9", bust 34, waist 26, hips 37"; 5'2" is 2 inches below its floor.[16]
  4. 04
    Donna Baldwin Agency lists women's board at "Females 5'3"-6'0", sizes 2-20; Males 5'10"-6'3"."; 5'2" is 1 inch below its floor.

    Donna Baldwin Agency

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