‘Depraved’ costume designer Paul Tazewell displays on historic Oscar win

“Depraved” costume designer Paul Tazewell is reflecting on his historic Oscar win.

Tazewell, who grew to become the primary Black man to win an Oscar for costume design on Sunday evening, took to Instagram on Monday and shared how the popularity has been his “North Star.”

“Successful the Oscar for Depraved is the very best level of my life,” he captioned the put up. “It’s my privilege to be the primary Black Man to obtain an Academy Award for Excellent Costumes.”

He continued, “I’ve developed into that inspiring determine that I had been longing to emulate as a growing designer. I obtain this lovely recognition with immense satisfaction and I dedicate it to everybody who has the dream to fly.”

Throughout his acceptance speech, Tazewell acknowledged how he’s the primary Black man to win an Oscar for greatest costume design.

Upon mentioning that, many within the viewers rose to their ft and gave him a spherical of applause, together with Colman Domingo, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Rachel Zegler and extra.

“I am so pleased with this,” he mentioned.

“Thanks for trusting me with bringing your characters to life,” he added. “That is the whole lot.”

Within the Oscars press room, Tazewell spoke concerning the significance of his win and what it can imply for many who need to comply with his path.

“That is the head of my profession,” he mentioned. “I have been designing costumes for over 35 years. A lot has been on Broadway and now into movie. And the entire means by way of, there was by no means a Black male designer that I noticed that I might comply with, that I might see as inspiration. To understand that, that is really me, it turns into a ‘Wizard of Oz’ second.”

He continued, “, it is like there isn’t any place like house. So to return again to the inspiration being inside me is de facto outstanding.”