Background
Holmes, Jeri was born on February 22, 1910 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Max and Sophie (Greenberg) Smiler.
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Jeri Holmes
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Jeri Holmes, fashion designer, small business owner. Named Designer of Year, California Apparel News, 1949, Macy's San Francisco, 1951; recipient Certified of Merit, Woolknit Association, 1954, Prestige award French Lace Federation, 1965; honoree several organizations and associations. Member American Women Entrepreneurs, Fashion Group International, International Women's Writing Guild.
Education
Graduated from high school, Philadelphia.
Career
Assistant buyer suit and coat department Bonwit Teller, Philadelphia, 1934, from salesperson to assistant buyer New York City. Buyer Rich's, Atlanta, Saks Fifth Avenue, New York City. Owner, operator Holmes of California, Los Angeles, 1947-1955, Jeri Holmes for Jantzen International, Portland, Oregon, 1956-1961.
Instructor and merchandiser for models and various designers Government of Italy, Rome, 1961. Designer lines J. G. Knits for Anne Klein Juniors, Arkin Organization, others, New York City. Designer with Bill Holmes Pre-Cut Knit Kits, California.
Owner, operator Unique Boutique, Newport Beach and Laguna. Conductor fashion and color-coordinating seminars aboard cruise ships.
Achievements
Membership
Member American Women Entrepreneurs, Fashion Group International, International Women's Writing Guild.
Interests
Connections
Married Manuel La Porte, February 18, 1934 (divorced February 1944). Married Willard Gordon Staley Holmes, September 19, 1946 (deceased 1984).
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Nationality
American
Awards
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Named Designer of Year, California Apparel News, 1949, Macy's San Francisco, 1951. Recipient Certified of Merit, Woolknit Association, 1954, Prestige award French Lace Federation, 1965. Honoree several organizations and associations.Named Designer of Year, California Apparel News, 1949, Macy's San Francisco, 1951. Recipient Certified of Merit, Woolknit Association, 1954, Prestige award French Lace Federation, 1965. Honoree several organizations and associations.