Paul Tazewell, Wicked and costume design

Paul Tazewell on vision behind "Wicked" costume transformation and telling stories through clothing
From dreaming under Ohio stars to reimagining Oz, Paul Tazewell became the first Black man to win a costume design at the Oscars.
Everything You Need To Know About Wicked's Costume Designer Paul Tazewell
Tazewell is well-known for his work on "The Color Purple," "Hamilton," which he won a Tony Award for, and "West Side Story."
Paul Tazewell reacts to becoming the 1st Black man to win the Oscar for best costume design
Paul Tazewell made Oscars history, becoming the first Black man to win the award for best costume design. He answered a question from TODAY.com.
Former CMU faculty member Paul Tazewell wins Oscar for best costume design for "Wicked"
Paul Tazewell, an Akron, Ohio, native and former faculty member at Carnegie Mellon University, made history Sunday night at the 97th Academy Awards when he became the first Black man to win an Oscar for best costume design for the theatrical adaptation of the Broadway musical "Wicked.
‘Wicked’s’ Paul Tazewell Makes Oscars History as First Black Man to Win Best Costume Design
“ Wicked’s ” Paul Tazewell has made Oscars history by becoming the first Black man to win for best costume design.
‘Wicked’s’ Paul Tazewell Makes History As First Black Man To Win Oscar For Best Costume Design, Social Media Gives Him His Flowers
Oscars nominee list was riddled with Wicked in every category, from Best Sound and Best Score to Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, who received nods for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress, respectively.
Who Is Paul Tazewell, First Black Man to Win the Oscar for Best Costume Design?
Paul Tazewell makes history as the first Black man to win the Oscar for Best Costume Design for Wicked, after dazzling work on West Side Story.
Oscars: ‘Wicked’s’ Paul Tazewell Becomes First Black Man to Win Best Costume Design
Ruth Carter became the first Black woman to win in the category for 'Black Panther' in 2019. One of the night’s most poignant moments occurred early in the Oscars 2025 telecast, when Paul Tazewell won the Academy Award for best costume design for his work on Wicked.
Paul Tazewell Becomes First Black Man to Win for Costume Design
He won for his work on the Broadway musical adaptation “Wicked.”
Paul Tazewell on bringing "Wicked" to life with dazzling costume design
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo's powerful duet "Defying Gravity" highlights the stunning visuals of the upcoming "Wicked" film, where costume designer Paul Tazewell reimagined Oz through more than 1,
Former Guthrie Theater costume designer wins Oscar for work in ‘Wicked’
Oscar-award-winning costume designer Paul Tazewell brought sketches to life in dozens of theater productions in Minneapolis. “There’s just an energy and a presence in the work that was just recognizable and was just elevated so far above so many of us,
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Paul Tazewell becomes first Black man to win an Oscar for best costume design
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul Tazewell made history at the Oscars, becoming the first Black man to win best costume design.
Wicked’s Paul Tazewell Is The First Black Man To Win Best Costume Design At Oscars
Paul Tazewell has made history at the 2025 Academy Awards. The costume designer who is responsible for the wardrobe for ...
"Wicked"'s Paul Tazewell becomes first Black man to win Oscar for costume design
Receiving his award for best costume design, Tazewell was celebrated by the film's star, Cynthia Erivo, who jumped to her ...