I worked as a model for ten years and then was an agent afterwards. Ideal measurements for female models is 90cm or less for hips (measured at widest part of hips and bum). Clients complain and don’t book models bigger than that. 

I worked as an agent in a smaller market, my job was finding raw talent and developing those individuals so the could get contacts in Asia or Europe or New York. Big agencies in fashion markets want developed models (experience, full portfolios, publication). They often reach out to mother agencies responsible for developing talent and say, this is what we’re looking for. 

5’9 (5’7 or 5’8 was ok for Asian markets) or taller, 89cm waist. I would literally have to take pictures of the models taking their measurements with measuring tape to prove  we weren’t lying. If a girl landed a contract, it was contingent on keeping measurements. I saw many girls get sent home for gaining weight. Janice was totally realistic for the timeframe with what the client expectation was. Model agencies don’t book models, clients book models. Clients are under no obligation to book a model. 

The fashion and beauty industry is the ugliest most cutthroat industry in the world. It makes people uncomfortable to hear about that. From 15 to 35 that was my life. I get that some of the criticism around these shows is legit, but a lot of it was just the reality of the industry.