If you’ve ever been swept away by the worlds of “Wicked,” “Hamilton” or “West Side Story,” you’ve seen Paul Tazewell’s breathtaking costumes. The Oscar-winning designer (whose work features in “Wicked: For Good”) explores the subconscious language of clothing and how it shapes who we view as heroes — and who we view as villains. (Followed by a short Q&A with TED’s Monique Ruff-Bell) (Recorded at TEDNext 2025 on November 9, 2025)
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@BecomingKhaya
November 21, 2025 at 11:11 am
What makes someone wicked? 😢
@9BillionDraculas
November 21, 2025 at 11:40 am
If they’re green, and wear all black haha
@CocoInColors
November 22, 2025 at 4:55 pm
“Are people born wicked? Or do they have wickedness thrust upon them?” 😭
@Kinochan28
November 21, 2025 at 11:52 am
Paul is such and amazing artist/designer 💖💚
@hannah-9296
November 21, 2025 at 9:09 pm
Truly moving, an iconic designer
@CassidyQuinn
November 22, 2025 at 4:26 pm
The world is so hard right now, but I am so grateful to be alive in the timeline where we’re getting all of this amazing extra Wicked content!!!