Sad news that Aliya “Nickie” Nazir, designer for the duo Nickie Nina, has died, according to industry insiders. She was not just a gifted designer but also a visionary who was instrumental in uplifting women in the industry, therefore her premature passing is a great loss for the fashion industry.
“Woke up this morning to the heartbreaking news of the passing of my dear old friend Nickie Nazir,” editor and publisher Raheel Rao wrote beside a photo of Aliya on Instagram. Stunning and dating. The gap caused by their disappearance will be intensely felt because the memories we created together are precious. We will miss you, Nickie, and everything you brought to our lives. We won’t soon forget the effect. Peace be with you, dear friend.
Frieha Altaf, a PR specialist, also shared the news on Instagram. Breaking heart. A hurt heart. May you rest in peace, Nikki,” Freeha wrote in a letter that was sent along with some images from her journey to Chitral, Mastui, and Chandour. “I recall how you overcame your fear of heights to travel to the Hindu Kush. To send love to family is really heartbreaking.
Other professionals in the field paid tribute to their dear friend. On her Instagram Stories, the actress Anoushey Ashraf wrote: “Rest in peace, beautiful Nickie. I wish to honor your brief but healthy life today. Few have outlived you. In our hearts forever. smiles, comedy, and aesthetic beauty. We are Allah’s property, and we will come back to Him. You have come home by His unfailing love and kindness.
Following Rahil’s post, the entertainment and fashion industries tweeted their sympathies as well. Sami Khan, Zhalay Sarhadi, and Areeba Habib, actors, prayed for the deceased, while the biggest personalities in fashion posted messages of love and support.