Award-winning costume designer Paul G. Tazewell to be honored at … – TribLIVE

An award-winning black and white photo featuring a man smoking a cigarette.

A costume is more than a piece of clothing to Paul G. Tazewell.

The fabric is a part of the character.

“I love the process, and I love collaborating with people,” said Tazewell, who has been designing costumes for Broadway, regional theater, film and television, dance, and opera productions for more than 30 years. “I hope I have honored the story (of the show) and each of the characters as honestly as I could.”

Tazewell is being honored this evening at the “Experience AFRICANISM,” FashionAFRICANA’s inaugural gala celebrating…