Paul Tazewell on vision behind "Wicked" costume transformation

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 … Read more

Beloved owner of one of Hollywood’s last costume shops dies at 90

Ursula Boschet, the iconic Hollywood costume designer, whose shop draped celebrities and civilians for more than half a century, has died. She was 90. Boschet died Monday afternoon of pancreatic cancer surrounded by family at her home in Chatsworth, a spokesperson for the family confirmed. In a career that defied the frequent churn and vagaries … Read more

The costume wizard behind those ‘Wicked’ outfits has been down the Yellow Brick Road before

If Willy Wonka set off for Cirque du Soleil and passed through “Bridgerton,” he’d be ready for “Wicked.” But the movie musical’s costumes aren’t just a mashup of looks we’ve seen before; they’re an elegant reinvention of iconic “Wizard of Oz” references and a joyous summation of its designer’s career. The wildly colorful and complex … Read more