'Wicked' Costume Designer Breaks Down Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s Dresses | InStyle

[@lucyevans796]

If he doesn't get the Oscar for costume design I will get soooo angry - the level of detail and conceptual thinking coupled with a deep understanding of fabric and textiles means it should be a shoo in!!

[@DavidicusMaximus]

Reminds me of the work done in The Lord of the Rings. Such craftsmanship and attention to detail is what makes some films so great.

[@BedfastSquid]

I think people are underestimating gladiator 2. The costumes in that movie are awesome and have a lot of variety

[@BernardProfitendieu]

you don't even know who he's up against until January 17th, hunny, calm down

[@noncatholiccatholicrat6309]

@@BedfastSquid yet they aren’t as good

[@JustineDelGaudio]

the way that paul and his team used elements of the earth as the inspiration for Elphaba's looks is so fascinating and you can really see the detail the put into every aspect of these costumes!

[@peacockcrowe2718]

Love that the earth inspiration was carried over from the Broadway show and brought into the movie

[@vanessaandreatta9098]

Me and Dorothy went to Lucca and saw the real dresses and literally"walked" into the scene that was displayed and recreated for the preview. I immediately started crying and had an epiphany and felt deeply grateful. I called my daughter Dorothy because I want her to walk over the rainbow, and we surely did. Thank you for this beautiful gift and mastery

[@marianacodoeslava8610]

Glinda’s short dress is a living dream of how imagine Rosetta’s from Tinkerbell dress would look like if it was real. So beautiful, everything he designed it’s absolutely stunning

[@meghangerhart643]

I LOVE this comparison. I wish they would make more Tinker Bell Pixie Hollow movies. They’re so fun and beautiful to look at. But yes, I think the costume design for Wicked is stunning. Whether or not the actual movie is good, I do think the costume, hair, and makeup departments will rightly get some Oscar nominations.

[@mgabss]

When that dress showed up in the movie I audibly gasped. I want that dress sooo bad omg

[@mailyak442]

YES

[@vanillafoodie]

If they ever made a live-action Tinkerbell movie, they better hire this design crew, this movie had all the fun and magical elements one could imagine in a movie.

[@sidneylemon1951]

Rosetta is voiced by Kristin Chenoweth and Megan Hilty! Both Broadway Glindas!

[@purplequokka]

The pink ball gown is gorgeous but the Ozdust flower dress is jaw-dropping on screen! IT WAS SO BEAUTIFUL, THE TEXTURE AND THE SPLASH OF YELLOW MAKES IT POP MORE I COULDN'T STOP THINKING ABOUT IT 😭😭

[@biazacha]

Not only the costumes but they used actual sets! I know is extra work but it feels so much more special than green screen galore.

[@madelinedaltonmusic]

Give this man the Oscar!!!

[@Dragonfly_80]

Agreed! The thought process and the underlying character traits that were then transferred into the costumes is just whole other level genius.

[@sarahmitchell4455]

STAT

[@ro_ro35]

AMEN!

[@sarahmitchell4455]

@@madelinedaltonmusic WICKED DESERVES ALL THE AWARDS

[@swaralikanavaje4104]

If he didn't win this year I'll loose my faith in humanity 😭 (just kidding but he deserves all the awards)

[@smithya1333]

11:28 SOOO incredibly glad he brought the idea of a blue tribal pattern back into Fiyero's character

[@ILoveManCity.]

Sorry for my ignorance but what does the blue tribal pattern means? (In terms of context to the story).

[@danielharmon15]

@@ILoveManCity. In the 1995 Wicked novel, Fiyero is an Indigenous prince from the Vinkus country (ie. the Winkies in the west) and is of the Arjiki tribe. Like all Arjikis, he is ochre-skinned and wears painted blue markings.

[@SuzieGuru1023]

I sincerely hope that there’s a whole book published about the fashion/costuming of this movie, it’s absolutely (forgive the pun) spellbinding! It’s so lovely to hear how much The Wizard of Oz and all its adaptations have played a part in Paul’s life. His work here was glorious and gorgeous to begin with, but now we know what a love letter it is 💚

[@jesshey2487]

the cashmere and micro pleating was THE move. its so beautiful and natural, it flows so nicely in movement, its construction is so wonderful. they really went above and beyond on this

[@sarahkim6670]

I was blown away in theaters by how beautiful and unique all of Galinda’s outfits were. Love the uniqueness and thought they put into Elphaba’s as well while also keeping it toned down to suit her personality.

[@christianurena510]

I’m entranced by the way they worked the black to give it the same energy and spark Glinda’s pink garments have without making it about sparkles or shiny fabrics, everything she wore felt rich, smart and purposeful

[@moondoor9031]

Glinda dress is absolutely beautiful. It does look so magical...

[@ihkeseteeietos5722]

Always remind me of prosciutto lmao

[@catmerchant8699]

i wish they kept the sleeves,,

[@CeltycSparrow]

I love her rose inspired ballgown. That one is stunning. But all the gowns are absolutely scrumptious. Clearly a lot of love went into creating these beautiful pieces of haute couture.

[@carolannhook554]

Agreed. I think several of Glinda's dresses are yonic, and I wonder if that is intentional.

[@FreyjaRKim]

I mean this in the most respectful way: it looks as if it was taken out of one of Barbie films (not the Barbie movie, but the animated fantasy films starring Barbie). The top of the ballgown is giving me Fairytopia vibe. 😂

[@nataliesalgado2202]

9:43 I love how he sees his work in everything anywhere he goes, even the park in his city. And it turns into something special and particular to his projects and passion.❤

[@gabymerman9005]

That's art.

[@gingerdog8203]

A lot of artists do that, its super cool!

[@Sowindiee10]

The quality of these costumes are insane. Wish Bridgerton would bring back this level of detail and quality. You can tell the wicked costumes are using natural fibers and **real** so clearly ❤ it’s beautiful

[@pseudonymous9153]

*And* they actually put Jonathan Bailey in *breeches* instead of trousers😄

[@ML-xh6rd]

Paul and his team will no doubt win the Oscar for costume design. Every single garment that was produced for this film were thoughtfully and intentionally designed to reinforce who the characters are and support the story being told. Beautiful, beautiful work done by dozens of talented artisans that deserves recognition.

[@andyroo9381]

So much thought. So much creativity. So much color. I wish I had that talent.

[@borahaegurl]

The rose inspiration for Glinda’s golden-oink ombré dress is just so stunning and significant!!!! Paul, your MIND!!!!!!

[@ishouldbedoinglaundrykrist3995]

I’m old enough to remember getting DVD’s and seeing hours long behind the scenes making and creating of movies I love. This reminds of that time. I want to know how they did everything in this movie! EVERYONE did everything so phenomenally perfectly well when creating this movie!!! Bravo to all involved, you are REMARKABLE!!!!!

[@BernardProfitendieu]

so you're about 5?

[@suebee0619]

Paul is so incredibly talented. Very classy to give a nod to Susan Hilferty too.

[@hueningkaj]

When I saw Glinda’s Oz Dust dress in the film I literally silently gasped, it’s genuinely one of the most beautiful pieces I’ve ever seen

[@ChrisLam]

I'm so glad the creativity of the costumes is being documented and shared.

[@msbennet29]

The female narrator was fine but Pauls descriptions of everything was fascinating and I wanted to hear more from him! Very thoughtful designer!

[@Kristine_202]

For those who have read the book, you know that Fiyero is much different. His skin is darker and his body is covered in blue diamonds. (They are tribal markings.) I know they completely changed him for the musical, but I was happy to see Jonathan Bailey in blue with diamonds on many of his outfits. It felt like a nice nod to the original character.

[@kplicanic]

This is destroying me in the best of ways and it makes me so happy. Mushroom ruffles reimagined as lacing on her dress and bodice? And bubbles combined with the fibonacci sequence to make Glinda's dress and crown? 😱How are people this amazingly brilliant and talented?

[@laurenriccio-shearman9405]

Can’t wait to see this movie! All these costume design elements are so fascinating!

[@SaharaLovesYou8]

Elphaba's mannequin being green and Nessarose' in a wheelchair 🥺

[@Nishanth_mementomori]

Ofcourse it's gonna be green they need to know which color would look good on the actress and obviously Nessa's mannequin would obviously also be in a wheelchair for the same reason... There's no reason to be this dramatic and cry about it 😂

[@helenafarkas4534]

@@Nishanth_mementomori the point being is that both are custom - they are not the default so special care has to be taken to create these custom mannequins, which is evidence of an extra layer of thought and care in the production which is what the OP is reacting to. also most people are not a flat white color, even those who are classed as "white" so the color of the mannequin referencing the skin tone of the person wearing the outfit is not normally a consideration.

[@oh.sorry.dont.mind.meeeee]

​​@@Nishanth_mementomorino one was being dramatic weirdo they're just pointing out the detail that made them happy. 🥹

[@lea9977]

Well the wheelchair has relevance. She is disabled due to her mom digesting a plant. Then later her “ruby slippers” will be enchanted allowing her to walk. 😊

[@NeonSpoon-q1u]

I know! I always feel like fashion should be the most inclusive medium simply because you really have to coordinate with the color, shape and mobility of the body, but then it quickly becomes the most exclusive medium because we as people have a wide array of different ‘canvas’ but not always the designs in place for all. Hope this costume designer and the team get some recognition, I was definitely getting a mushroom gills connection while watching the movie.

[@ArchieAndy27]

Paul Tazewell is such a legend, loved his work for In The Heights! For a film that could easily be packed with so much CGI, thrilled to see the majority of sets, costumes, effects etc are real! So hyped for this, can't wait! ❤

[@CeltycSparrow]

This is fascinating and a privilege to be able to hear his thought process as an artist, and how he chose to design and interpret the dresses for these very famous characters. I am extremely impressed with the costuming overall. Clearly, a great deal of time and love and creativity and haute couture went into designing these costumes.

[@ItsKells]

PAUL TAZEWELL is clearly a genius ✨ what an impeccable costume design he’s done for wicked not to mention the wiz

[@honeybfly11]

the artistry at every level of this movie.. its awe inspiring

[@jonathanmoran3130]

These dresses are absolutely stunning the time they took to add special features makes it feel like a real fairytale!!

[@Roxy-c7o]

Love learning how the costume designs came together. Such a great interview!

[@Neosoul_prima]

I'm so happy the NYC Broadway production, beame open to and had Glinda to be played by a black woman. However, The fact that elphaba has never been played by a black woman until now, just makes it even more iconic! The story is the essence of black people and definitely black women for centuries! No one can truly connect to trying to be loved, and being marginalized, then trying to harness the power that they truly hold, and in that can come through the beauty of the music Idina has set over the years! They even gave her natural hair, and styling! Big ups to the Director, and the team!!!!

[@williamfowler1204]

I can’t wait to see the movie!! The premieres and interviews where we learn new things about the movie make it more exciting 😭!!

[@glitterbaby00]

I could watch hours of these interviews. I love the behind the scenes from the Director, prop masters and costume designer process. They don’t get near enough the credit that they’re due, absolute visionaries!

[@pjglory3348]

What an immense amount of creativity, work and attention to detail! Everything looks fabulous!

[@bobbiedeguilo1029]

What an enjoyable video. So much information. The costume design is absolutely stunning. Great interview!!!

[@abigailinferno]

I love his appreciation for the rest of the production crew! so talented and humble

[@borahaegurl]

Paul, I am so utterly captivated and amazed at your creative process. Every detail you chose was purposeful, genuine, and inspiring, especially Elphaba’s connection w/ the animals! Thank you for this video!!! I cannot wait to see what you do more, Paul!!! Ahhh I can’t wait for wicked!!!! 🥹🥹😭💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚😭😭😭🩷🩷🩷🩷

[@pjglory3348]

I would love to have a huge coffee-table book about this whole design, including set and the prior musical versions Paul also designed. It had so much work put into it, it needs to be recorded for posterity! In a perfect world, I would love an accompanying volume of costume design from Game of Thrones!

[@hxpewxrld]

There's so much detail that I completely missed watching the movie! The up close shots of all of the outfits are so stunning. I really hope the wardrobe team gets their flowers come award season, they did a phenomenal job!

[@mlindalyy]

first time i saw nessa's ozdust dress i immediate thought i NEED that dress!! in general all of the ozdust dresses from all characters are soooooo BEAUTIFUL

[@AriEllePhilia]

he is so deserving of an oscar, the explanation behind all the costumes were SO well thought out (not to mention inclusive) and executed beautifully!! such craftmanship especially on Glinda's bubble dress

[@Bimby-b]

This is so gorgeous I want to cry. The construction and details are so thoughtful. The details are beautiful. What a wonderful job and amazing hard work by all these people.

[@4dultw1thj0b]

Love that he's just everywhere on blockbuster movie musicals these days. Get that bread!

[@katiehanson6253]

My classmates got to see the cast November of 2004, it changed us.. we also had a study with the cast of Hairspray, all because of school trip for dancing in the Macy's day parade. A few of my classmates ended up on Broadway, and a few touring Broadway shows. the actors in these shows are amazing, and more hard working than any teen could believe, that November was a privilege of a life time and I cannot wait for this movie to come out. This is 20 years after New York. And I get to take my momma ❤

[@vanillafoodie]

I was blown away by all the costumes and so wish I could pause in the movie theatre to examined each and every one of them. Not just the main characters but the extras and side characters, everyone's costume was amazing and blended together so well it really made me feel like I was entering a fantasy world through the cinema. Amazing movie magic. Well done to the team!

[@lindaarrigoni6737]

He should have been the costume designer for the live action little mermaid

[@felixf.8400]

Frr that was one of the biggest flaws

[@gabrielladiaz6933]

And for beauty and the beast too live action

[@MomentumCrafter]

That movie just needs to be completely remade. What a disaster it was.

[@lindseydanger8622]

Thank you for taking such good care of these beloved characters costumes!!! I'm so excited for the film that I can't help but get emotional

[@kaibayer9080]

Honestly, they all did so well and there's so much creativity, talent and respect i love it

[@manuelorozco7760]

It’s so surreal this guy is now responsible for costumes for more than one OZ incarnations! These creations look gorgeously colorful

[@CharGatto]

Every time I watch a video like this I marvel at the attention to detail. It's spectacular!

[@claireumolac-bunker9706]

I just saw the movies and the outfits were out of this world amazing work, I was at a loss for words at the flower dress and Cynthia’s outfits were so incredibly detailed even though they were so dark it was amazing, I loved the use of knitting and felting it brought a richness and value to the clothes a lot of productions have been missing

[@michlnyc]

this is an amazing video. it felt magical every second and the creative process is so fascinating. so glad they captured that process.

[@somayahlicious]

What an amazing interview !! love all the details in the costume ugh truly amazing !!!!!!!!!!

[@BunchesofMunches]

And to think I couldn’t be any more excited for this movie!

[@rmcmariusable]

I loved everything about this interview. I cant wait to see these beautiful costumes in action ❣️

[@DayneandtheStars]

Glinda's pink dress and Ozdust ball dress belong in a museum!!! The beading alone is outstanding ❤

[@wormrocket]

woah her ozdust ballroom gown is amazing

[@iampriscillamusic]

This is so fun! I love hearing the inspirations behind set design, costume design, hair and makeup teams, etc. So much thought and effort goes into these choices. Excellent work! And I hope they share more videos like this! 💗💚✨🫧🧹🎬🎞️

[@williamfowler1204]

The costume designs are so magical ✨💕

[@f1zzy294]

i went to go see a screening of the movie in la and the costume were absolutely stunning. From the principal actors to the ensemble, the costumes, as far as I can tell were so detailed and well thought out.

[@moonlite2456]

talent !!!!! i could watch hours of behind scenes of everything about this film

[@Mykohori]

I honestly thought they just use haute couture dresses from some famous houses, but having THIS GUY be the helm and designed everything? WOW He deserves an Oscar for sure.

[@carrisebear3499]

The tailoring and construction is impeccable! Well done!

[@Cheriei3s]

they need to win best costume design because the amount of thought that went into everything is insane!

[@runswithscissorsfull]

looking at each of these pieces is like a masterpiece! I'm so blown away by the details it's such a treat.

[@santiagobydesign]

Absolutely fascinating! Paul is so incredibly talented... Thank you for sharing this with us!

[@thesmileyeffect]

Love his connection to Wizard of Oz and I cannot wait to see these designs on screen!

[@joependleton6293]

He made it happen, all the styles & finishing touches are a key point that really stand out! Wicked Movie 🎬 🎥

[@photogsherry]

Just loved this so much. The thought and detail that went into each design…just phenomenal. Thank you.

[@watermelonstarfish]

this is so amazing and beautiful and inspiring to hear that everything in the wardrobe is intentional, and where they draw their ideas from. I love it and wish I were a designer now

[@Teaandlilacs89]

Thank you for this look inside the fashion genius of Paul Tazewell! The Wicked looks are STUNNING. I predict Oscar wins here! 👏🥇 how he used Nature for Elphabas look was GENIUS. Love x a million! 💚🩷

[@broadwaymike92]

Cannot wait to see this film Sunday!! I will always love the Susan Hilferty Tony winning costumes from the stage version but Paul's take..... WOW!!! It really was a more major Oz tribute to what we know from the original 1939 WIZARD OF OZ film. I also loved how he still stayed true to even what Susan initially designed for both Witches. "Glinda"'s colors are the sky and then "Elphaba's" colors are from the ground below the earth (especially from the Act 2 dress).

[@chelseahyruleal2625]

Michelle Yeoh's looks are absolutely STUNNING in this film! Just dazzling in every way!

[@OrkydOrygynalsTV]

This really shows how deeply story telling runs even in the stitching of the costumes. This is such a joy to watch ! 💚💗💚💗💚

[@TrudyPatootie]

*Paul...You Sir...are an amazing talented costume designer. Brilliant. I enjoyed this* *video and your beautiful creations. Thank you!* 💖💫

[@MattK-uv2gg]

So much detail in all these costumes! Great behind the scene look. Excited for the movie

[@remytherat2175]

Morrible's cotumes are my favorite. On the big screen I couldn't look away from the details

[@antoniosaesthetic9045]

Stunning costumes! The attention to detail is amazing! 💕

[@gaiaaoi1005]

Love love all the costumes, you know when there's love and hardwork placed on such a great design

[@mariecunningham8423]

This incredibly talented designer and his team created impossibly beautiful, dream-like, spectacular costumes for this story. I have never seen this level of thought and detail in any other production, and I simply cannot wait to see the film. Thank you for sharing your thought processes and design details!

[@luvjudy]

I’ve watched wicked twice and never noticed the details on the outfits. The movie looked sooo dark and muted you couldn’t see lines on the costumes. Glad I saw this video.

[@user-fb4sb1zi8g]

The Glenda dress is absolutely amazing!

[@billbolls]

just watched it yesterday, and it was sublime. everything that I hoped for. Costumes are just perfect. Might have to watch it the 2nd time.

[@cryo980]

Yes black man 🎉 we love to see it. So inspiring

[@markiebraly5266]

My favorite costume in the whole movie is the flower Ozdust dress!

[@keda247]

This was absolutely DIVINE 😭🫶🏾🫶🏾

[@lea9977]

I had wondered for half my life why it wasn’t a feature film yet and I am glad they waited and made it perfect. I literally just kept saying God this is the one thing I want before I die, so you better keep me in good health so I can see this film! 😂

[@TorresGary-mv8kf]

Underrated but I honestly think "Oz the Great and Powerful" was a very good adaptation of the 'Wizard of Oz' franchise as well. Really wish they would've came out with a second film to tie together the ending and character development after the initial arrival of "the wizard".

[@CeltycSparrow]

I DO like that they paid homage even to that adaptation. I believe the Wizard''s name in this one is Oscar Diggs, as well.

[@AuthorZaraHoffman]

@@CeltycSparrow Yes.

[@pseudonymous9153]

​@@CeltycSparrowThat's been his name since Baum.

[@drayeractor]

I doubt anyone will be as jazzed about this detail as me, but the texture of some of Fiyero's lapel in the close up (kinda rough hewn parallel lines)...it's very reminiscent to me of the way W.W. Denslow illustrated the texture of...ahem, a certain character's jacket!

[@dallasgrey4247]

The Ozdust Galinda gown was beautiful. When I first saw it I gasped. I didn’t know someone could make a dress so perfect like that.

[@seyydq]

I need a making of book, with all the concept arts.😮

[@sophiyastudios]

such an amazing movie! so great to have more insight into the costume design choices- really adds depth to what we see on screen

[@Totajee79]

Loved the costumes! this has been fasinating. i love this kind lof detail!

[@ashleighmcewan60]

This is incredible, all this hard work, so excited to go see WICKED❤xx

[@m.e.5]

Ty InStyle for this gift! I love hearing abt an artist’s process, influences + perspective. The curation frm start to finish 🤌🏼

[@moonlite2456]

glinda's ozdust ballroom dust is my fav look

[@da96103]

Paul is the real life Nigel from Devil Wears Prada. He even mentioned military jackets for organza's sake.

[@pepperminttree]

his work is consistently amazing