Paul Tazewell, costume design and Oscar

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.
‘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' 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."
‘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.
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 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.
‘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.
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.
Broadway Legend Paul Tazewell Wins First Oscar for ‘Wicked’ Costume Design
Tazewell is now an Oscar, Tony, Emmy and BAFTA winner — and the first Black costume designer to win the Academy Award since Ruth E. Carter The post Broadway Legend Paul Tazewell Wins First Oscar for ‘Wicked’ Costume Design appeared first on TheWrap.
'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."
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,
“Wicked”'s Paul Tazewell Makes History as First Black Man to Win Best Costume Design at Oscars: 'I'm So Proud of This'“”
Wicked' was nominated in 10 categories during the 97th Academy Awards this weekend Paul Tazewell is going down in Oscars ...
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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