Jaime Ridge

Jaime Dillon Ridge 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
Manly, New South Wales, Australia
EducationDiocesan School for Girls, King's College, The University of Auckland
OccupationFashion blogger, former model,
Known forDillon Dot, The Ridges
Partner(s)Tommy Bates
Parent(s)Matthew, and Sally Ridge

Early life and education

Ridge 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

Dillon Dot

Jaime 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

In 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

Ridge 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

Ridge claimed that while Sally and her 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

During 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

References
  1. "GUCCI CRUISE". DILLON DOT. Retrieved 12 August 2018.
  2. "BADLANDS JOURNAL – ISSUE 1 – Page 4". BADLANDS JOURNAL – ISSUE 1. Retrieved 12 August 2018.
  3. "Denizen". JAIME DILLON RIDGE. Retrieved 12 August 2018.
  4. "Matthew Ridge". Retrieved 17 October 2013.
  5. Screen, NZ On. "Matthew Ridge | NZ On Screen". www.nzonscreen.com. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
  6. "Interview – Meet the Ridges". Retrieved 17 October 2013.
  7. "The Ridges", Yahoo! Lifestyle, 11 May 2012, retrieved 17 April 2014
  8. Lewis, Rebecca; Glucina, Rachel (4 July 2010), "Tough times for Sally Ridge", The New Zealand Herald, retrieved 17 October 2013
  9. Roxburgh, Tracey (30 March 2012), "Demand quantified for private school", The Otago Daily Times, retrieved 17 October 2013
  10. "How Jaime Ridge took her digital brand on the road | FQ". Fashion Quarterly. 8 February 2018. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
  11. "Episode 2". The Ridges. Series 1. 19 September 2012. TV3.
  12. "Jaime Ridge talks about her career in fashion". Fashion Quarterly. 24 May 2019. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
  13. "The Ridges starts next month", MSN.co.nz, 14 August 2012, retrieved 17 October 2013
  14. "The Ridges' ratings take a dive", Stuff (company), 20 September 2012, retrieved 17 October 2013
  15. "The Ridges – the ratings so far". Retrieved 17 October 2013.
  16. "The Ridges finish on a ratings high", Stuff (company), 18 October 2012, retrieved 17 October 2013
  17. "No second series for The Ridges", Stuff (company), 1 February 2013, retrieved 17 October 2013
  18. Rushworth, Anna; Glucina, Rachel (23 May 2010), "High-flying Kiwis' clothing companies in strife", The New Zealand Herald, retrieved 21 April 2014
  19. "Episode 1". The Ridges. Series 1. 12 September 2012. TV3.
  20. 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
  21. "Jaime Ridge". Archived from the original on 16 October 2013. Retrieved 17 October 2013.
  22. Fleming, Donna (18 June 2013), "Mum & Me: Sally's rock", New Zealand Woman's Weekly, retrieved 17 October 2013
  23. Glucina, Rachel (17 November 2010), "Matthew Ridge welcomes new son", The New Zealand Herald, retrieved 17 October 2013
  24. Radio New Zealand (31 May 2012), "Glamour undercard for Cameron-Barrett bout revealed", Radio New Zealand, retrieved 17 October 2013
  25. ONE News (25 February 2014), "Charlotte Dawson article 'sickens' Jaime Ridge", Television New Zealand, retrieved 25 February 2014
  26. Daly, Michael (25 August 2014). "What the gossip mags say". Stuff.co.nz Entertainment. Retrieved 26 August 2014.
  27. Savory, Logan, "Celebrity boxers ruining it for youngsters", Stuff, 21 June 2012
  28. "Episode 6". The Ridges. Series 1. 17 October 2012. TV3.
  29. "Ridges show true colours on TV show", Stuff (company), 24 August 2012, retrieved 17 October 2013
  30. "Power of dressing for success", Stuff, 24 November 2013, retrieved 24 November 2013
  31. Press Release – ANZ New Zealand, "Bidding open for famous Kiwis' Daffodil Day art", Auckland Scoop = 18 August 2014, retrieved 21 August 2014
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