When did capri pants first appear on the fashion scene in the US? When did they become popular? I seem to think its around the time of the “Dick van Dyke” show, but I’m wondering if they were around in the forties or fifties? Thanks.
Emilio Pucci invented the design (or vastly popularized the style) in either 49 or 50, depending on who you ask.
It was also during this time period that he created the swirly patterns he is best known for.
Mary Tyler Moore did help popularize them. Back then, female characters wore skirts or dresses, but MTM had it written into her contract that she could wear capris in one scene per show on “Dick Van Dyke”