Jaime Dillon Ridge (born 1993) is a New Zealand fashion blogger and owns the blog Dillon Dot.[1] She has appeared in several Australasian fashion magazines, including Badlands[2] and Denizen.[3]
Jaime Dillon Ridge | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1993 (age 30–31) Manly, New South Wales, Australia |
| Education | Diocesan School for Girls, King's College, The University of Auckland |
| Occupation(s) | Fashion blogger, former model, |
| Known for | Dillon Dot, The Ridges |
| Partner | Tommy Bates |
| Parent(s) | Matthew, and Sally Ridge |
Early life and education
editRidge was born in Manly, Australia in 1993 but the family returned to New Zealand in 1997 so Matthew could captain the Auckland Warriors.[4] Ridge's parents are New Zealand rugby player and former All Black Matthew Ridge, and Sally Ridge. Growing up, Ridge was often in the public eye and appeared in gossip magazines.[5][6]
After moving to New Zealand, Ridge was educated at Diocesan School for Girls.[7] In 2010, she moved to Diocesan's brother school, King's College.[8][9] Ridge also holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Auckland.[10]
Due to financial pressure following her split with Adam Parore,[11] Ridge chose to go directly to university after Year 12, so Sally could save the over $20,000 annual fees charged to attend King's College.[9]
Career
editDillon Dot
editJaime started her personal style blog Dillon Dot in 2015 after having gained a considerable Instagram following.[12] She had previously worked as a fashion and beauty account manager for an Auckland PR firm.[12]
The Ridges
editIn 2012, age 19, Ridge and her mother starred in their own six-part reality television show The Ridges, based around their everyday lives.[13] She was reportedly paid $24,000 for the series.[13]
While the first episode debuted in the top five evening shows, the show quickly fell in the ratings.[14][15] Despite the finale regaining viewers,[16] in early 2013 TV3 announced the show would not be renewed for a second series.[17]
Modelling
editRidge did some modelling for the clothing company that Sally and Parore established in 2004[18] and describes modelling in print media, catwalks and music videos as a temporary side job.[19] Along with Sally, Ridge is represented by agent Sara Tetro.[20][11][21]
Personal life and family
editRidge claimed that while Sally and she were best friends,[19][22] she hadn't spoken to her father in years.[19] Ridge has expressed sadness at not meeting new half-brother London Ridge, father Matthew's son with current partner Carly Binding,[23] former member of New Zealand girl group TrueBliss and solo artist.[19] Ridge and Matthew had reconciled by early 2014.[24]
In February 2014, Ridge and mother Sally spoke out against online bullying following the death of New Zealand celebrity Charlotte Dawson.[25] Previously, Ridge had publicly criticised an opinion article speculating as to the cause of Dawson's death.[25]
ONE News reported Ridge as being one of the most followed New Zealanders on social media.[25]
In August 2014, Jaime collaborated on a jewellery line for women and men with local designer Lindi Kingi.[26]
Charity work
editDuring The Ridges, Ridge agreed to participate in a charity Boxing match.[11] The show covered Ridge training for 7 weeks with father Matthew's former-Warrior teammate Monty Betham at Boxing Alley gym in Auckland.[27] Already underweight Ridge was pressured to lose 5 kg in one week,[20] dropping to just over 60 kg.[28] The show culminated in Ridge winning the 'KFC Godfather of All Fight Nights' match against fellow TV3 reality television star Rosanna Arkle of The GC.[29]
In November 2013 Ridge acted as the face of Dress for Success Auckland's charitable fundraiser sale The Great Designer Sale.[30]
In August 2014, Ridge produced a piece of art for ANZ Daffodil Day Art Auction charity art auction. The proceeds of the auction went to the Cancer Society of New Zealand.[31]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "GUCCI CRUISE". DILLON DOT. Retrieved 12 August 2018.
- ^ "BADLANDS JOURNAL – ISSUE 1 – Page 4". BADLANDS JOURNAL – ISSUE 1. Retrieved 12 August 2018.
- ^ "Denizen". JAIME DILLON RIDGE. Retrieved 12 August 2018.
- ^ "Matthew Ridge". Retrieved 17 October 2013.
- ^ Screen, NZ On. "Matthew Ridge | NZ On Screen". www.nzonscreen.com. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
- ^ "Interview – Meet the Ridges". Retrieved 17 October 2013.
- ^ "The Ridges", Yahoo! Lifestyle, 11 May 2012, archived from the original on 18 April 2014, retrieved 17 April 2014
- ^ Lewis, Rebecca; Glucina, Rachel (4 July 2010), "Tough times for Sally Ridge", The New Zealand Herald, retrieved 17 October 2013
- ^ a b Roxburgh, Tracey (30 March 2012), "Demand quantified for private school", The Otago Daily Times, retrieved 17 October 2013
- ^ "How Jaime Ridge took her digital brand on the road | FQ". Fashion Quarterly. 8 February 2018. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
- ^ a b c "Episode 2". The Ridges. Series 1. 19 September 2012. TV3.
- ^ a b "Jaime Ridge talks about her career in fashion". Fashion Quarterly. 24 May 2019. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
- ^ a b "The Ridges starts next month", MSN.co.nz, 14 August 2012, retrieved 17 October 2013
- ^ "The Ridges' ratings take a dive", Stuff (company), 20 September 2012, retrieved 17 October 2013
- ^ "The Ridges – the ratings so far". Retrieved 17 October 2013.
- ^ "The Ridges finish on a ratings high", Stuff (company), 18 October 2012, retrieved 17 October 2013
- ^ "No second series for The Ridges", Stuff (company), 1 February 2013, retrieved 17 October 2013
- ^ Rushworth, Anna; Glucina, Rachel (23 May 2010), "High-flying Kiwis' clothing companies in strife", The New Zealand Herald, retrieved 21 April 2014
- ^ a b c d "Episode 1". The Ridges. Series 1. 12 September 2012. TV3.
- ^ a b Simich, Ricardo; Pickering, Andy (15 July 2012), "'We're good people' – the Ridges on SBW, boxing, and reality TV", The New Zealand Herald, retrieved 17 October 2013
- ^ "Jaime Ridge". Archived from the original on 16 October 2013. Retrieved 17 October 2013.
- ^ Fleming, Donna (18 June 2013), "Mum & Me: Sally's rock", New Zealand Woman's Weekly, retrieved 17 October 2013
- ^ Glucina, Rachel (17 November 2010), "Matthew Ridge welcomes new son", The New Zealand Herald, retrieved 17 October 2013
- ^ Radio New Zealand (31 May 2012), "Glamour undercard for Cameron-Barrett bout revealed", Radio New Zealand, retrieved 17 October 2013
- ^ a b c ONE News (25 February 2014), "Charlotte Dawson article 'sickens' Jaime Ridge", Television New Zealand, retrieved 25 February 2014
- ^ Daly, Michael (25 August 2014). "What the gossip mags say". Stuff.co.nz Entertainment. Retrieved 26 August 2014.
- ^ Savory, Logan, "Celebrity boxers ruining it for youngsters", Stuff, 21 June 2012
- ^ "Episode 6". The Ridges. Series 1. 17 October 2012. TV3.
- ^ "Ridges show true colours on TV show", Stuff (company), 24 August 2012, retrieved 17 October 2013
- ^ "Power of dressing for success", Stuff, 24 November 2013, retrieved 24 November 2013
- ^ Press Release – ANZ New Zealand, "Bidding open for famous Kiwis' Daffodil Day art", Auckland Scoop = 18 August 2014, retrieved 21 August 2014