So for men, i am 5'9", I know i will never work runways, but am i a victim of just commercial print? i like to experiement and push buttons no matter how tall i am.  what can i do?

Same thing here, but it never hurts to try. I think your age might be a bigger deal actually...(for high fashion..)

My old landlord was a model for Nordstrom's & Macy's until the age of 35.  He was 6'1" or so though.