Ray Aghayan Biography

Fast Facts

• In 2008, he received the Career Achievement Award from the Costume Designers Guild
• Before designing clothes for Hollywood, he designed for the first wife of the last Shah of Iran, Princess Fawzia of Egypt
• Quote: "I think an excellent costume design is that which serves its purpose to the best possible degree․ Gives the actor the character․"
• Was primarily known for creating sparkling gowns in the style of old Hollywood or burlesque
• Would often provide costume designs for films that involved musical segments
• Was a longtime life partner of fellow costume designer Bob Mackie
• Helped to create almost 11,000 costumes for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 1984 Summer Olympics