New York native Rodney Epperson is a self-taught designer who worked on his passion for garments early on. He studied at the Fashion Institute of Technology, and later became a window dresser for Charivari. He became known for being a contestant on season 6 of Project Runway, where he placed 9th among the others. He became known on the show for his stubborn belief in his vision, and has since continued his career in design.