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Paul Tazewell has become the first Black winner to win a costume design award in the history of the Oscars. Paul received the award for his work in the movie Wicked, which has received appreciation from worldwide audiences.
He also recently won the British Academy Film Awards for Best Costume Design in 2025 and the BAFTA Award for Best Costume Design for Wicked, which got him further recognition in the industry.
However, the costume designer also impressed fans with a Dolce & Gabbana tuxedo at the 2025 Oscars, earning admiration from many.
Paul Tazewell's look for the 97th Academy Awards
Paul Tazewell wore a custom tuxedo in black and white from Dolce & Gabbana for the 2025 Oscars. The tuxedo came with a structured jacket and sleek satin lapels. Underneath, he wore a high-collared white satin shirt with a shiny finish. The shirt was styled with a jeweled brooch at the center of the collar.
He also wore a cropped waistcoat with a high waistband and three large buttons over his satin shirt. Paul wore black tailored trousers to match the jacket.
As for his accessories, he paired the outfit with Bottega Veneta shoes, an IWC Schaffhausen watch, and jewelry from Fred Leighton. He was styled by Linda Medvene, a New York-based stylist.
Paul Tazewell also shared the inspiration behind his outfit in an Instagram post, saying,
"There is so much fashion happening right now so here are some details about my look tonight! In planning this classic look, I drew significant inspiration from the Black dandies of yesteryear. The debut tuxedo from Yves Saint Laurent’s 1966 collection, famously captured by Helmut Newton in Paris, provided the exact silhouette I was seeking."
He further added:
"Dolce and Gabbana’s impeccably tailored classic black and white single-breasted custom tuxedo serves as the perfect foundation, complemented exquisitely by vintage jewelry from Fred Leighton."
Paul Tazewell's speech for the 2025 Oscars
Paul Tazewell became the first Black winner in the 2025 Oscars history to receive a Costume Design award. The event took place on March 2, leaving his fans cheering for his achievement.
After receiving the award for Best Costume Design, Paul Tazewell said in his speech:
"Thank you, Academy, for this very significant honor. I'm the first Black man to receive the costume design award for my work. I'm so proud of this. Thank you, Mom and Emma, so much. Thank you, everyone in the UK, for all your beautiful work. I could not have done this without you."
He further mentioned Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, the lead and supporting actresses of the movie Wicked, in this speech by adding:
"My Ozian muses, Cynthia and Ariana, I love you so much. All the other cast, thank you, thank you, thank you for trusting me with bringing your characters to life. This is everything. Thank you. Thank you, John, Mark, and everyone."
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Paul Tazewell won his first major award in 2016, earning a Tony Award for Best Costume Design for Hamilton.
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