Vivian Maier is known for her historic street photography, but the American photographer’s self-portraits often showcased her sense of functional style with floppy hats, homemade dresses and comfortable shoes. A collection of Maier’s belongings, including photographs as well as vintage dresses, hats and jewelry, is being auctioned for charity.
The collection of items once owned by Vivian Maier is currently owned by John Maloof, the writer who discovered Maier’s work when he purchased a box of old photographs for $400. Maier’s striking street photography of Chicago led to posthumous fame for the nanny who spent much of her time photographing the streets of Chicago on a Rolliflex.
