Today we’d like to introduce you to Paryse Lambert.
Hi Paryse, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
I began modeling at seventeen, straight out of high school. What followed was a twenty-five year international career that moved fast and never slowed. Spain. Germany. New York. Miami. I worked consistently before children and after children, without pause.
Alongside modeling at a very rare 6’2 for the industry, I built a parallel career in film, television, and commercial work. I became a Screen Actors Guild member and remain active to this day.
Education was non-negotiable in my household. My mother, a French Canadian who became an American citizen through grit and perseverance, put herself through university. She struggled. She finished. She was adamant about one thing.
“Do not be one of those dummy models. Get a degree.”
My father, a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army who later became a Magistrate, backed her without hesitation. That standard stayed with me.
While modeling from early mornings through golden hour, I attended university at night. I structured my shoots so I could leave set and be in class from 7 to 10 PM. Later, I finished online and earned my bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Sales Communication. I went further and earned a second degree in Mortuary Affairs, later becoming a licensed Funeral Director.
Travel shaped everything. My parents were military. Modeling expanded that exposure. Food became part of how I understood culture. I learned how to cook by tasting, observing, and recreating. Entertaining came naturally. Timing. Precision. Service.
After my father passed, I leaned into that passion. I opened a crêpe food truck called Full of Crepe while working full time as a Funeral Director. Nights. Weekends. Relentless pace. Three years later, I opened a brick-and-mortar restaurant, The Stuffed Beaver. French Canadian by heritage, the beaver felt personal. The menu reflected that identity, from savory crêpes to poutine with squeaky cheese and rich gravy.
The restaurant thrived in its first year. Then Covid hit. A pandemic was never part of the business plan. Being one block from a major hospital changed everything overnight. Closing the restaurant was devastating. Both food businesses still hold 5.0 ratings on Facebook, which remains a point of pride.
During that period, the largest funeral home chain in the United States welcomed me back. Demand was intense. Families were grieving in isolation. The work was heavy. Necessary. Human.
At the same time, my mother suffered two subdural hematomas in rapid succession. She was moved from independent living directly into skilled nursing. Covid restrictions made everything harder. As an only child, the decision was clear. Family came first.
I stepped away again. For one year, I cared for my mother fully. It was the hardest and most meaningful year of my life. My twenties were spent traveling and working. We never had that time together. This was intimate. Painful. Healing.
Her dying wish was simple. She wanted me to return to modeling and acting.
I prepared seriously. Master classes in London. Updated headshots. Rebuilding momentum. Then the Screen Actors Guild strike stopped everything.
That pause changed my direction. I saw a gap I had lived with my entire career. Tall women lacked fashion with presence. Not basics. Not filler. Statement dressing. Bohemian. Intentional. Designed from the pattern up.
Most tall fashion focused on denim and bodysuits. Functional. Forgettable. I wanted drama. Identity. Clothes that turn heads. Clothes that ask questions.
I launched my brand and shipped internationally within one year. As of January 2026, I am entering year three with a 21 percent increase in sales. For a young business serving a narrow segment of women over six feet tall, this matters.
I do not know where the brand will land long term. What I do know is this growth has been steady and thoughtful.
With features on CBS and NBC, and a customer base built on trust, I move forward with gratitude. Growth without growing pains leaves room for wise decisions.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
My business exists for tall women who are tired of settling.
I design and produce Bohemian statement clothing specifically for women between 5’10” and 6’5”. Every piece starts with proportion, not adjustment. Length is built into the pattern. Inseams reach 35 to 38 inches. Maxis hit the floor. Sleeves extend fully. Nothing gets “made tall” after the fact.
I specialize in bold, expressive pieces. Coordinated sets. Dramatic silhouettes. Rich fabrics. Clothing with presence. The goal is simple. When a tall woman walks into a room, she should feel intentional, not accommodated.
What sets my brand apart is perspective. I spent twenty five years modeling internationally from being in Vogue, Self, Cosmopolitan and an Elle Cover girl, I know how clothes behave on real tall bodies, not fit models. I design from lived experience. I also work in small runs. Slow fashion. Limited quantities. No trend chasing. Each piece earns its place.
Most tall fashion focuses on basics like denim and bodysuits. Necessary but forgettable. My brand serves women who want more. Women who enjoy being noticed. Women who refuse to blend in. Tall women already stand out. Their clothing should rise to meet that reality.
Brand wise, I am most proud of trust. Customers return because the fit delivers. The quality holds up. The clothes stay in rotation. Growth has been steady and intentional, including international shipping within the first year and consistent year over year sales increases.
I want readers to know this brand is built with care. I oversee design, fit, and production directly. I do not outsource vision. Every piece is meant to last beyond a season and beyond a trend.
This is fashion for tall women who want to show up fully. Not toned down. Not shortened. Not softened. Designed to be seen.
We’d be interested to hear your thoughts on luck and what role, if any, you feel it’s played for you?
Luck played a role. Discipline decided the outcome.
Good luck gave access early. Modeling at seventeen opened doors to travel, work, and global exposure. Those opportunities taught pace, professionalism, and how rooms operate. That exposure shaped taste and standards.
Bad luck arrived with force. A pandemic shut down a thriving restaurant. A global strike froze acting work. Illness took both parents during a period when the world slowed and systems broke. None of those moments felt fair or timed well.
Response mattered more than circumstance.
Every setback forced a decision. Adjust or stop. Each time, work continued. Skills transferred. Fashion drew from modeling. Business drew from hospitality. Caregiving reinforced patience and clarity. Nothing went to waste.
In business, luck shows up as timing. Preparation decides whether timing turns into progress. International shipping within one year did not happen by chance. Growth during uncertain years did not come from chance. Consistency created momentum.
The brand reflects that belief. Tall women receive options built with intention, not shortcuts. Small runs protect quality. Slow growth protects judgment.
Luck opened doors. Hard choices kept them open.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://parysestyle.com/
- Instagram: Parysestyle
- Facebook: Paryse Style
- Youtube: https://youtu.be/OJnhW9vbncM
