Tazewell won for his masterful design work in “Wicked” at the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday. It is his first win and second nomination. He was previously nominated in the category for his work on Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story.

Tazwell just became the first Black man in history to win an Oscar for costume design. A native of Akron, Ohio, Tazwell is a graduate of Brooklyn’s Pratt Institute where he stud

History has been made at the 97th Academy Awards as the Oscar for best costume design goes home with a Black man for the first time.

Paul Tazewell's look for the 97th Academy Awards 97th Academy Awards (Image via Getty) Paul Tazewell wore a custom tuxedo in black and white from Dolce & Gabbana for the 2025 Osca

Paul Tazewell has made history at the 2025 Academy Awards. The costume designer who is responsible for the wardrobe for Wicked has won the Oscar for Best Costume Design. Tazwell is the first Black man to win this award.

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 his bewitching looks,

I’m the first Black man to receive the costume design award,” he said in his acceptance speech, which was met with a couple standing ovations. “I’m so proud of this.”

Paul Tazewell made history at the Oscars on Sunday (02.03.25). The momentous achievement marks a significant milestone in the Academy’s history.

Akron's Paul Tazewell won his first Oscar for Costume Design for "Wicked," marking a historic win as the first Black man in the category.

Paul Tazewell made history as the first Black man to win Best Costume Design at the Oscars for his work on Wicked. This marks his first win and second nomination, following West Side Story.

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