This past Sunday Paul Tazewell was awarded the Academy Award for Best Costume Design for the beautiful and magical costumes he helped to conjure for the film adaptation of the broadway musical Wicked. This is Paul's first Oscar win after previously being nominated for the same award for his costumes for Steven Spielberg's West Side Story. Join Paul as he speaks with InStyle and breaks down his vision for the outfits for all of the main characters in this enthralling peek behind the curtain (but pay no attention to the man behind it).

From InStyle:

"Go behind the scenes with ‘Wicked’ costume designer Paul Tazewell as he breaks down the stunning dresses worn by Ariana Grande as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba. In this video, Tazewell explains how he brought these iconic characters to life through costume design, from initial inspiration to the final details.

Learn how the costumes reflect each character's personality and journey, and hear about the design choices that blend classic ‘Wicked’ elements with a fresh cinematic look. Tazewell also shares insights into his process working with Ariana and Cynthia to bring their on-screen wardrobes to life."

Watch the video below to discover Paul Tazewell's design process for creating these amazing costumes.