When were poodle skirts invented?

While there's no single definitive inventor of the poodle skirt, it's generally accepted that they became popular in the mid-1950s. This was during the peak of the "teenager" culture, as depicted in movies and TV shows.

Here's why it's difficult to pinpoint a specific inventor:

* Evolution, not invention: The poodle skirt likely evolved from other styles, such as the circle skirt and the popularity of poodle motifs in fashion.

* Multiple manufacturers: Various clothing companies started producing skirts with poodle designs around this time, making it hard to attribute the invention to a specific person or company.

* No definitive documentation: There's no official record of a single designer or brand claiming the "invention" of the poodle skirt.

Therefore, while the poodle skirt didn't appear overnight, it was a fashion phenomenon of the mid-1950s, reflecting the cultural trends of that era.