5'10" is the usual minimum height for male models. There are some that may accept 5'9" is the male model has an exceptional look.
5'11" is typically the minimum height requirement for male fashion/runway models in France. The stricter agencies set the height minimum at 6'0".
Male models are required to have different heights worldwide. The minimum height for a male model in India is 5'5".
Female fashion models are between 5'9"-6'0" while male models are between 5'11"-6'2".
Lacking that one inch will work against you if you want to be a male runway model, unless you have a great look. The minimum height for male runway models is 5'11" (very few sign on male models that are 5'10") but the higher caliber agencies that represent male models for catwalk work typically prefer their men to be 6'0".
Around 5'10"
Usually 5'10" or 5'9"-5'11" or even 5'8"-6"
Unfortunately, short male models are almost non existent, namely successful ones that are well known in the public eye. For male models, the height requirements are strict and height is very important for a male model to have a good career. The few male supermodels that are out there are tall.
For fashion agencies 6'0" is the cut off/maximum height for female models and 6'2" for male models.
In countries like India, they prefer for their female models to be at least 5'8" and male models to be a minimum of 5'11". There are exceptions to the rule but in general 5'7" would be too short for a female model to be considered by an agency unless she had an amazing look that the agency feels can't be passed up.
Most runway models are scouted at an early age, especially girls. Most female runway models are between 13-17 years of age. Male runway models usually start in their late teens into adulthood.
In general, female fashion models are expected to be anywhere from 5'8"-6'0" and between 5'11"-6'2" for male models.
Height is very important in modeling. Your height, among other factors, is a huge factor in determining what kind of modeling you can do. If you don't meet the right height requirements, your chances for success in modeling will be greatly hindered, even if you have a good look.
Female models must be between 5'8" - 6'0" and male models must be between 5'11" - 6'2".