CBS Mornings: Paul Tazewell on vision behind "Wicked" costume transformation and telling stories through clothing

Paul Tazewell at CBS Mornings

Oscar-winning costume designer Paul Tazewell says his creative process for "Wicked" began with abstract concepts, transforming the land of Oz through detailed costume design.

"That was where the idea of the spiral came into play for 'Wicked,' and the idea of the texture of mushrooms," Tazewell said. "I am working to align those elements."

The designer, who made history as the first Black man to win an Oscar for costume design, described how his approach focuses on character development.

"All of it is about telling stories through what my medium is, which is clothing, and making those characters visually more interesting or more specific," Tazewell said.

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