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Behind-the-scenes with USA TODAY and 'Project Runway'
![Anthony Ryan Auld, 29, of Baton Rouge, won the USA TODAY challenge on 'Project Runway All-Stars' Thursday night. Here he presents his winning creation.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/11/15/runway2-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=374&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Anthony Ryan Auld, 29, of Baton Rouge, won the USA TODAY challenge on 'Project Runway All-Stars' Thursday night.
Here he presents his winning creation.
Greg EndriesHere he presents his winning creation.
![Auld's prize? A feature in USA TODAY. Here, Style Editor Alison Maxwell conducts an interview with Auld.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/11/15/runway3-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Auld's prize? A feature in USA TODAY.
Here, Style Editor Alison Maxwell conducts an interview with Auld.
Greg EndriesHere, Style Editor Alison Maxwell conducts an interview with Auld.
![A model shows Auld's design on the runway.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/11/15/runway1-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=374&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
A model shows Auld's design on the runway.
Greg Endries!['Project Runway All-Stars' mentor Joanna Coles, left, and Maxwell address the contestants in the workroom during shooting for the 'Made in the USA Today' episode.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/11/14/runway1-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
'Project Runway All-Stars' mentor Joanna Coles, left, and Maxwell address the contestants in the workroom during shooting for the 'Made in the USA Today' episode.
Greg Endries![During the introduction, Coles and Maxwell explain the interactive challenge: Each contestant selects a user-submitted photo and creates a look inspired by it.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/11/14/runway2-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=374&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
During the introduction, Coles and Maxwell explain the interactive challenge: Each contestant selects a user-submitted photo and creates a look inspired by it.
Greg Endries![Contestant Laura Kathleen explains her photo and the early phases of her design.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/11/14/runway3-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Contestant Laura Kathleen explains her photo and the early phases of her design.
Greg Endries![Casanova gets animated while explaining his progress to Maxwell and Coles.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/11/14/runway4-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Casanova gets animated while explaining his progress to Maxwell and Coles.
Greg Endries![Contestant Joshua McKinley talks about his inspiration with Coles and Maxwell.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/11/14/runway4_001-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=374&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Contestant Joshua McKinley talks about his inspiration with Coles and Maxwell.
Greg Endries![Coles and Maxwell take a closer look at Emilio Sosa's sketch.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/11/14/runway4_002-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=374&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Coles and Maxwell take a closer look at Emilio Sosa's sketch.
Greg Endries![Anthony Ryan Auld explains how he used his reader photo to inspire the design for his dress.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/11/14/runway6-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Anthony Ryan Auld explains how he used his reader photo to inspire the design for his dress.
Greg Endries![Andrae Gonzalo explains his zany use of zippers to Coles and Maxwell.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/11/14/runway7-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Andrae Gonzalo explains his zany use of zippers to Coles and Maxwell.
Greg Endries![Coles and Maxwell listen to Kayne Gillaspie describe his design.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/11/14/runway8-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Coles and Maxwell listen to Kayne Gillaspie describe his design.
Greg Endries![Maxwell gives contestant Althea Harper a few fabric tips as Coles looks on.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/11/14/runway9-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Maxwell gives contestant Althea Harper a few fabric tips as Coles looks on.
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