Yes, 5'2" is generally considered too short to be a fashion model, but opportunities may still exist.
While the typical height range for female fashion models is 5'9" to 6'0" and for male fashion models is 5'11" to 6'2", the modeling industry isn't limited to just these heights.
- High Fashion: The most selective area of modeling, with agencies generally looking for women 5’9” to 6’0” tall. 5'2" would be too short for this category.
- Commercial Modeling: This area is far less strict and hires people of all shapes, sizes, and ages. Height is less of a constraint.
- Specialty Modeling: Petite modeling, print modeling, and parts modeling are alternative options.
According to the provided references, there can be exceptions made for models just outside the typical industry standard, but the height difference is often not as significant as the difference between 5'9" and 5'2".
