Jennifer DeLonge

Jennifer Jenkins DeLonge is an American entrepreneur, product and interior designer[4] based in Southern California. She was married to former Blink-182 band member Tom DeLonge.[5]

Jennifer Jenkins DeLonge
Born
Jennifer Jenkins
EducationB.A., Fine Arts
Alma materSan Diego State University[1]
OccupationProduct Designer
Interior Designer
Known forFounder, Reissued.com[2]
Spouse(s)
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(m. 2001; div. 2019)​
Children2 - (Ava Elizabeth & Jonas Rocket)[3]
Websitejenniferdelonge.com

Career

Jennifer Jenkins DeLonge attended San Diego State University where she received her B.A. in Fine Arts.[1] Prior to designing furniture, she ran her own interior design company as well as a high-end letterpress store (Papier Moderne) in Solana Beach, California. Through her company Jennifer Jay, Inc., she also designed model homes and remodels.[6]

DeLonge launched her namesake company in 2004 with her own line of high-end children's furniture. She began the company after not being able to find children's furniture for her house that did not have cartoon characters, denim, toile or ruffles.[1] DeLonge sells the furniture online and in stores that include Barneys New York, Bellini and FAO Schwarz.

In 2011, DeLonge teamed up with Snugli to design different styles of baby carriers. There were four different models in the line that included front, front vented, front and back, and seated. The carriers came in different prints, referred to as "funky styles that hip babywearing moms and dads will love" by People.[7] The same year, DeLonge partnered with Million Dollar Baby to produce two of the company's Franklin & Ben collections.[8]

DeLonge started a new venture in May 2014 when she launched Reissued.com, an online curated marketplace where users can sell vintage items.[2] The marketplace is accessible through a mobile app from the iTunes Store and includes rare, one-of-a-kind works such as furniture, music, art, and fashion. In addition to DeLonge, curators include companies such as American Rag, Decades, Urban Americana, OneFortyThree, A Current Affair, and Ascot &Hart.[9]> Items that have been sold through the app included the set list from Blink-182's first gig as well as handwritten lyrics for the song "Carousel".[10]

DeLonge's work has been featured in more than 200 publications and books,[11] including the Los Angeles Times,[12] The New York Times,[13] and People.[7] She has also given commentary on design for publications such as People,[6] The Today Show, and Elle Decor,[14]

Personal life

Jennifer Jenkins was married for 18 years to Tom DeLonge, best known as the former guitarist and co-vocalist of the musical group Blink-182.[5] They married at Coronado Island in San Diego Bay on May 26, 2001.[5] They have 2 children together, Ava Elizabeth (born 2002) and Jonas Rocket (born 2006). In September 2019 Delonge filed for divorce citing irreconcilable differences.

Jenkins has been the inspiration for numerous songs written by Tom DeLonge and performed by Blink-182, the first being the group’s hit song "All the Small Things" from its third studio album Enema of the State.[15] The second was "First Date", which was inspired by the couple's first date at SeaWorld San Diego.[16] Tom DeLonge also penned the song "There Is" for Jennifer as part of his work with his side-project, Box Car Racer.[17]

References
  1. Wong, Marisa (24 April 2006). "Rockin' Chairs". People Magazine. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
  2. Perez, Sarah (15 May 2014). "Reissued Brings Vintage Shopping To Mobile". TechCrunch. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
  3. Gee, Alison (16 August 2006). "Blink-182 Rocker & Wife Welcome a Son". People Magazine. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
  4. Cook, Kim (22 August 2014). "Home decor: Pop art packs a punch". News Observer. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
  5. Moss, Corey (31 May 2001). "Jimmy Eats World play reception, silver Tiffany yo-yos given to groomsmen". MTV.com. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
  6. "CBB Exclusive: Jennifer DeLonge chats with the Celebrity Baby Blog". People Magazine. 7 August 2006. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
  7. "Snugli Teams Up With Kids Decor Designer Jennifer Delonge". People Magazine. 20 May 2011. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
  8. Kitchen, Jane (30 September 2011). "MDB Launches New Franklin & Ben Brand". Kids Today Online. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
  9. Ayado, Denise (19 May 2014). "Interior Designer Jennifer Delonge Launches "Reissued" iPhone App for Well-Curated Vintage Pieces". Design Times. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
  10. Trendell, Andrew (30 July 2014). "Tom DeLonge Is Selling The Setlist for Blink 182's First Ever Gig". Gigwise. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
  11. "Jennifer Delonge's Warm Modern Family Rooms". Apartment Therapy. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
  12. Eastman, Janet (25 August 2005). "Meet the mini-Modernists". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
  13. "The New York Times Home & Garden Slide Show". The New York Times. 15 March 2006. Retrieved 15 January 2015.
  14. Kolpas, Norman. "Stylish spaces the little ones will love now and later". Elle Decor. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
  15. Payne, Chris (30 May 2014). "Blink-182's 'Enema of the State' at 15: CLassic Track-by-Track Album Review". Billboard. Retrieved 29 January 2015.
  16. Browne, Nichola (20 November 2005). "Punk Rock! Nudity! Filthy Sex! Tom DeLonge Looks Back On Blink-182's Greatest Moments". Kerrang!. London: Bauer Media Group (1083). ISSN 0262-6624.
  17. "Boxcar Racer - There Is". Billboard Magazine. 5 October 2002.
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