Susan Elizabeth Holmes-McKagan is an American model, television personality, and fashion designer.
Background
Holmes was born in Bowling Green, Ohio and is the daughter of Doctor John Holmes and Judith A. Holmes. Her father is thrice a Fulbright Scholar, and part of the International Advertising Association, World Conference of Education and the United Nations.
Education
Holmes graduated from the University of San Diego High School, was a cheerleader and on the honor roll.
Career
She has appeared on the covers of Vogue, Elle, Marie Claire and Playboy. According to an interview by Elsa Klensch on Cable News Network, Holmes earned the title "The Body" from iconic fashion photographer Steven Meisel. She was voted by her class, in the "senior standouts" as the person most desired as "deserted island companion".
Holmes was discovered at the age of 16, while dining in a restaurant in Manhattan and sitting at a table next to Jodie Foster.
Fashion photographer Marco Glaviano approached Susan and asked if she was a model. After meeting various top agents, Holmes was accepted by two modeling agencies, Ford and Elite.
lieutenant was at the age of 17, that Holmes was on her first cover of a magazine (San Diego magazine) and also appearing in ads on billboards. Holmes worked for Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Valentino, Chanel, Versace, John Galliano, Christian Lacroix, Herve Leger, Badgley Mischka, Nicole Miller, Marc Jacobs, and Prada.
Holmes also has appeared in ad campaigns for Yves Saint Laurent, Fendi, Escada, Guess, Revlon, Karl Lagerfeld, Louis Vuitton, and Victoria"s Secret.
She then followed with two more commercials, for Triumph and H&M lingerie. Susan then starred as "the runaway bride" alongside fellow models Tyra Banks, Kate Moss, and Helena Christensen in the British film Inferno!. Susan Holmes Swimwear is a swimwear line that Holmes commenced in 1997.
Susan"s designs have been worn by celebrities such as Kate Hudson, Venus Williams, Heidi Klum, Stella McCartney, Elle Macpherson and Daryl Hannah.
She was featured in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition and her bikini made entirely of guitar picks donned the calendar and Digital Video Disc cover. Susan gives back over 15% after Netto proceeds to charities.
Her clothing designs have appeared on TvLand"s "She"s Got The Look", and she appeared on East! Channel"s Married to Rock which debuted on November 7, 2010. Holmes was a regular correspondent on Fox News with Shepard Smith, reporting about American Idol.
Personality
She was a creative director, celebrity guest judge and mentor/designer to the aspiring models on America"s Next Top Model (Cycle 11 - You’re Beautiful, Now Change) alongside Tyra Banks.