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Early on, “Wicked” costume designer Paul Tazewell decided that the beauty of Oz needed to be reflected in the wardrobes of Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Ariana Grande).

So many of Wicked ’s costumes have small nods to the classic Hollywood film. “That was a huge, fun element in the design,” says Tazewell. “Because the characters from The Wizard of Oz have ...

NEW YORK -- The man behind the costumes of "Wicked" is poised to make Oscars history if he walks away with a win. He's someone who tells stories without saying a word -- and while you may not know ...

NEW YORK -- The man behind the costumes of "Wicked" is poised to make Oscars history if he walks away with a win. He's someone who tells stories without saying a word -- and while you may not know ...

Paul Tazewell accepts the Costume Design award for "Wicked" onstage during the 97th Annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 02, 2025 in Hollywood, California. - Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images ...

Nearly 90 years later, “Wicked” costume designer Paul Tazewell set a younger version of the character on a sartorial journey that culminates in a reinterpretation of that iconic look.

“Wicked” and “Conclave” were the big winners of the 27th Costume Designers Guild Awards on Thursday evening. This was the guild’s second instance awarding “Wicked” designer Paul ...

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) — Paul Tazewell has won the Academy Award for best costume design for the movie-musical sensation “Wicked,” becoming the first Black man to win the award.

Paul Tazewell accepts the Costume Design award for "Wicked" onstage during the 97th Annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 02, 2025, in Hollywood, California. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images) ...