Ariana was going to be dancing," he says. Elphaba's costume was inspired by ... mushrooms? Like the Wicked Witch of the West in "The Wizard of Oz," Elphaba only wears black. In "Wicked," we find ...

Tazewell, an industry legend built the crux of the costume design in the film with ... what is the story and inspiration behind her Wicked Witch look? Cynthia is a fashionista and wears clothing ...

Costume design for the movie was led by Tony ... "Wicked" takes place before Elphaba becomes the villain known as the Wicked Witch of the West, with the majority of the story set at Shiz University.

Cynthia Erivo had one request when it came to Elphaba’s hair.

Paul Tazewell, a former wizard himself, commanded a staff of a hundred and forty people to dream up and sew the costumes that ...

“Wicked” costume designer Paul Tazewell is honored ... Ariana was going to be dancing," he says. Like the Wicked Witch of the West in "The Wizard of Oz," Elphaba only wears black.

Then, they had regular fitting throughout to make sure they could actually do what they needed to in the costumes. "Cynthia was going to be flying. Ariana was going to be dancing," he says. Like the ...