‘Runway’ winner Auld opens Texas boutique (2024)

Baton Rouge’s favorite ‘Project Runway’ star is making a new home and starting a new business in the Lone Star state.

Anthony Ryan Auld, winner of season two of ‘Project Runway All Stars,’ earlier this month quietly opened an upscale lifestyle boutique, The ANTHILL, in San Antonio, Texas, with his stepmom, Sharon.

“It’s what I wanted to do in Baton Rouge,” Auld said in a phone interview from his new boutique.

The ANTHILL features Auld’s fashions, jewelry and home décor items, and others items he’s personally curated. Eventually, he said, pieces from some of his fellow ‘Project Runway’ designers will be available.

Auld, 32, and dad Tony designed and built out the entire store, which is located in Stone Oak Plaza. The store’s name is a play on Anthony and his clothing/jewelry line, Ant, and his line for children, Little Ant.

“This is the flagship store for now, but we hope to open in other locations over the next couple of years,” said Auld. “Baton Rouge will be the second or third store.”

Meanwhile, his fans can purchase his fashions through Facebook, facebook.com/intheanthill, and the soon-to-launch site, intheanthill.com.

The new store comes at a time when Auld was considering abandoning the fashion world altogether.

“This past year was pretty tough for me personally,” he continued. “You’re going to find this hard to believe, but I was going to totally give this up (his fashion career) and go work for an oil and gas company.”

Wanting to adopt a child, Auld knew his chances would be better if he had the support of his family, several of whom live in Texas.

“My dad and stepmom live here in San Antonio and then both my sisters moved to Texas, too. I would have been the only one left in Baton Rouge,” he explained of his decision to move.

His fashion career had him traveling around the world.

“A steady job looks better on paper,” he added. “When my stepmom approached me about this partnership all the pieces kind of fell into place and it all worked out. I’m much happier with this than what I was doing before.”

‘Runway’ winner Auld opens Texas boutique (2024)

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Photo provided by TONY AULD --- Former Baton Rougean Anthony Ryan Auld, who won 'Project Runways All Stars,' is now living in San Antonio, Texas, where he has opened a new fashion and lifestyle boutique called The ANTHILL.

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Keith Michael
BornJanuary 14, 1972
EducationPratt University/FIT
Occupationfashion designer
TelevisionProject Runway Season 3 (Disqualified)
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Christian Siriano
Siriano at Ozy Fest in July 2018
BornNovember 18, 1985 Annapolis, Maryland, U.S.
EducationAmerican InterContinental University
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Michael Edward Knight (born May 7, 1959) is an American actor, best known for his role as Tad Martin on ABC soap opera All My Children.
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BornMichael Edward Knight May 7, 1959 Princeton, New Jersey, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active1982–present
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Did Michael Knight get married? ›

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How many African Americans won Project Runway? ›

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How many black designers are on Project Runway? ›

Just two weeks into the show, a streetwear design challenge turned into a platform for contestants to discuss issues of race, social justice, and the lack of diversity on the runway. Note, only 4 out of the 16 designers are Black.

Who was the first black model to walk a runway? ›

Donyale Luna - Donyale was the first Black model to be a cover girl and the first model of ethnic origin to appear on <i>Vogue</i>, in March 1966.

Why did Heidi Klum leave Project Runway? ›

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Who is the oldest Project Runway contestants? ›

When Nancy Volpe-Beringer was announced as a contestant for “Project Runway” season 18 at age 64, she made history as the show's oldest designer ever. I honestly wasn't sure how far she'd make it in the competition, since the winners skew young and fashion is all about what's modern and now.

What did mychael Knight died from? ›

His cause of death remains a mystery. He had been open about his battle with irritable bowel syndrome and extreme weight loss in recent months, leaving many to wonder if the disease may have played a role in his death. Doctors believe that unlikely, however.

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How much do models get paid to walk the runway? ›

Gabriela Pierantoni, the owner of Corestone Models, says experienced runway models could earn $500–$2,500 per show. Supermodels, on the other hand, could make up to $20,000 for a runway show.

Who is the best catwalk model of all time? ›

1. The Predator: Karlie KlossWhether she is walking for Alexander Wang or Victoria's Secret, Karlie Kloss's gait is arguably the most alluring and slinkiest on the runway.

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