Teddy Girls (also called Judies) emerged in 1950s Britain as the female counterparts to the better-known Teddy Boys. Both groups embraced Edwardian-style fashion in rebellion against post-war austerity.

Most Teddy Girls came from working-class families and left school early to work in shops or factories.

They were largely ignored by the media and historians at the time, with the spotlight focused on their male counterparts. They were rediscovered decades later thanks to the photography of Ken Russell.