Paul Tazewell, Wicked and Best 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."
‘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 Becomes First Black Man To Win Oscar For Costume Design
Paul Tazewell made history on Sunday night as the first Black man to win to an Oscar for costume design. After hugging presenter Bowen Yang, who was wearing one of his Wicked costumes on stage, Tazewell took a moment to talk about how significant this award is for him.
'Wicked' costume designer Paul Tazewell reflects on historic Oscar win
"Wicked" costume designer Paul Tazewell is reflecting on his historic Oscar win. Tazewell, who became the first Black man to win an Oscar for costume design on Sunday night, took to Instagram on Monday and shared how the recognition has been his "North Star."
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’ Oscar Winner Paul Tazewell On Being The First Black Man To Be Honored In Costume Design; “This Is The Pinnacle Of My Career”
Paul Tazewell is flying high and defying Academy Award records. The Wicked costume designer became the first Black male to win in the category after picking up the Oscar for Best Costume Design Sunday night.
'This is everything': Akron native Paul Tazewell wins Oscar for costume design in 'Wicked'
Akron native Paul Tazewell was awarded his first Oscar at the ceremony Sunday in the costume design category for his work in the blockbuster "Wicked."
‘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.
Paul Tazewell on vision behind "Wicked" costume transformation
From dreaming under Ohio stars to reimagining Oz, Paul Tazewell became the first Black man to win a costume design at the Oscars.
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,
Oscars: ‘Wicked’s’ Paul Tazewell Becomes First Black Man to Win Best Costume Design
One of the night’s most poignant moments occurred early in the Oscars 2025 telecast, when Paul Tazewell won the Academy Award ...
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Paul Tazewell of 'Wicked' becomes first Black man to win costume design Oscar
It didn't take an act of Ozian magic for "Wicked" costume designer Paul Tazewell to make Oscars history. Tazewell, who helped bring the fantastical world of Elphaba and Glinda to life through ...
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 ...