Oz, Wicked and Paul Tazewell

We Sat Down With the Visionary 'Wicked' Costume Designer Paul Tazewell
Watch Paul, wardrobe lead on projects like 'West Side Story' and 'Hamilton,' break down how he reinvented the iconic looks from Oz we know and love.
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Wicked' costume designer Paul Tazewell gave us insight into how he pulled off a tall and iconic wardrobe order for the now record-breaking box office hit. He's been working in the costume space since he was 16 years old,
‘Wicked’ Costume Designer on How M.C. Escher and Damien Hirst Inspired His Vision of Oz
The movie version of Wicked hits theaters this week, and costumes by decorated designer Paul Tazewell prove some of the film's biggest stars.
How costume designer Paul Tazewell created the world of 'Wicked'
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Pink goes good with green: Paul Tazewell on designing the Wicked movie costumes
As part of that, features editor Tanyel Gumushan had a sit down with costume designer Paul Tazewell. He’s dressed Founding Fathers ( Hamilton ), a community in Washington Heights ( In the Heights ), Jets and Sharks ( West Side Story ), Suffragettes ( Suffs ), and made the famed Celie’s pants ( The Color Purple ), among others.
How the Wicked Costume Designer Brought the Musical to Life on Screen
Bringing the beloved musical Wicked to life on-screen was no small feat, however, legendary costume designer Paul Tazewell was up for the task. Prior to building out the fashionable world of Wicked for its film adaptation,
The Sly Feminism of the ‘Wicked’ Costumes
Designer Paul Tazewell reveals how he modernized the outfits of Glinda, Elphaba and the rest of the Oz-ian cast.
Inside the making of Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba in ‘Wicked’: ‘We were never going for a witchy look’
“But we were never going for a witchy look,” she added about the making of Erivo’s character. “We were making it very real, ...
All the Easter Eggs We've Spotted in Wicked, Explained
In one of the very first shots of the film, there’s a rainbow over Oz. This is perhaps the most obvious Easter egg and a ...
Here's Why Glinda's Iconic Bubble Dress in “Wicked” Is a Different Color Than the Broadway Gown (Exclusive)
Costume designer Paul Tazewell talks about his inspiration for the iconic piece Glinda's bubble dress in Wicked steals the ...
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How Paul Tazewell Built The Fantastical Costumes In 'Wicked'
Tazewell uses black in many different fabrications and leans into using a felting technique to depict the deeper story ...
Wicked: Why the Iconic Ruby Slippers Aren’t Red, Explained
Think those legendary ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz are making a comeback in the new Wicked movie? Think again. In a ...
Watch Ariana Grande Swing From a Chandelier in ‘Wicked’
The director Jon M. Chu narrates the musical scene, also featuring Cynthia Erivo, where Grande performs the song “Popular.” ...
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Everything is Magical in 'Wicked', Even the Fashion!
Costume designer Paul Tazewell weaved his magic for ‘Wicked,’ here's how he breathed life into the costume design.