Answering a Reader Question #920

Anonymous Wrote:

 Hello! Do you think if you were 5'6 or 5'7 and 14 and you submit photos to a High Fashion agency and they like your look they would offer you a meeting despite your height?? ~ Thanks

Hey there, Anonymous!

The answer is yes and no. Let me explain. :-)

Yes, because many fashion agencies do make special exceptions for the height requirement based on age. They recognize that a model who is 13 or 14 but already at a height of 5'6"or 5'7" usually means she is going to be taller as she gets older. That is good news for them. So oftentimes an agency will be interested in a young model who is at a certain height and will offer representation.

No, because not all fashion agencies have this exception. There are some that want their models to be the minimum height of 5'8" regardless of age.

The good news is you can find out which high fashion agencies have this allowance or not by checking out their official websites. Doing an online search for agencies based on your city/state where you live will narrow down the choices/options available to you.

When you visit the websites, go to the parts of the site that talk about how to submit yourself for representation. 9 times out of 10 they will state the height and age requirements and you'll be able to see which ones lower the minimum height for younger models and which ones don't.

That will be a good starting place for you to see what your options are. If you need help finding legitimate agencies in your area, feel free to shoot me an email directly at: daniadenise@gmail.com

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