'Wicked', 'Conclave' Lead Critics Choice, Costume Designers Guild Awards

At the 27th Costume Designers Guild Awards, 'Wicked' won for Excellence in Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film, while 'Conclave' took home the award for Excellence in Contemporary Film. Both films are also nominated for the upcoming Academy Awards, alongside 'Nosferatu', which won for Excellence in Period Film. Notably, 'Wicked' designer Paul Tazewell is a frontrunner for the Oscar, potentially making history as the first Black man to win in the category. The event, hosted by Jackie Tohn, also recognized several individuals with special awards, including Janelle Monáe for the Vanguard Spotlight Award. The guild emphasized unity and support within the community, particularly in light of recent challenges faced by Los Angeles. The ceremony highlighted the importance of costume design across film and television, with a call to support the IATSE Emergency Relief Fund through an auction of costumes.