‘I’ve held the ruby slippers!’: Wicked costume designer on creating new iconic looks for Land of Oz

Ariana Grande in Wicked (Image: Universal Pictures)

Costume designer Paul Tazewell has offered insight into the process of creating the amazing looks for Wicked in a new interview with Attitude.

The film, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, hits UK cinemas tomorrow (Friday 22 November 2024).

The prequel to The Wizard of Oz features an array of memorable outfits, from Glinda and Elphaba’s trademark pink and black dresses to an individualised take on the standard school uniform.

“I wanted to make sure there was a quality of inclusivity” – Paul Tazewell on Wicked looks

“One of the things about our view, our reimagining of this world of Wicked, and Shiz [University] specifically, was to set up a community of students that were all finding themselves, individualising themselves,” Tazewell told us.

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