Outstanding Costume Design

The Outstanding Costume Design category celebrates the extraordinary talent of costume designers who bring characters to life through their work. These nominees have crafted wardrobes that enhance storytelling, capture the essence of the characters, and transport audiences into their worlds.

The Book of Clarence

Antoinette Messam

Antoinette Messam’s work on The Book of Clarence delivers a vivid visual journey through a biblical-inspired narrative, blending period accuracy with contemporary influences to create striking, memorable costumes. This is Messam’s second Bolt nomination and her second in this category. She previously won the Bolt for The Harder They Fall in 2022, showcasing her continued excellence in costume design.

The Piano Lesson

Francine Jamison-Tanchuck

Francine Jamison-Tanchuck brings a rich tapestry of 1930s style to life in The Piano Lesson, using intricate details and historically accurate designs to reflect the cultural and emotional depth of August Wilson’s characters. This is Jamison-Tanchuck’s fourth Bolt nomination and her fourth in this category. She previously won the Bolt for The Color Purple in 2024, adding to her distinguished career in costume design.

Shirley

Megan Coates

Megan Coates’ work on Shirley captures the elegance and boldness of Shirley Chisholm’s trailblazing political career, blending vibrant colors and era-specific details to celebrate her spirit and legacy. This is Coates’ first-ever Bolt nomination, marking an impressive debut in the Outstanding Costume Design category.

We Grown Now

Courtney Wheeler

Courtney Wheeler delivers authentic and heartfelt designs for We Grown Now, reflecting the youthful exuberance and everyday realism of the story’s urban Chicago setting. This is Wheeler’s first Bolt nomination and her first in this category, making her a standout newcomer in this year’s competition.

Wicked

Paul Tazewell

Paul Tazewell’s spectacular work on Wicked dazzles with imaginative and fantastical designs, blending opulence and innovation to create a visual feast for this beloved reimagining of Oz. This is Tazewell’s third Bolt nomination and his third in this category. He was previously nominated for Harriet (2020) and West Side Story (2022), further establishing his reputation as a master of his craft.