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Although the iconic New York nightclub Studio 54 closed nearly four decades ago, its unique style impact remains strong.

This season, the spotlight isn't on sheer bodysuits but on the furry, fuzzy coats and wraps worn by style icons and party enthusiasts alike.

With the holiday social calendar coming up, the distinctive Studio 54 coat is enjoying a major resurgence.

Shopping Data Shows the Popularity

Among the most popular items from a recent collaboration between a high-street brand and a London label is a cropped, cream, long-haired jacket with oversized lapels.

At another department store, online queries for brown faux fur coats have surged 190% compared to last year.

Interest for pre-owned plush finds is also rising, with queries for faux fur increasing by over 250% in the last six months on a popular resale website.

"This is a statement coat," notes a lead style expert, explaining that it serves as the main piece of an ensemble.

She prefers to wear her personal oversized shaggy coat with low-rise jeans or leggings and micro shorts.

Screen Style Echoes the Look

The style is showcased in a new Netflix romcom series, where a character wears a toffee-colored fuzzy jacket to a informal dinner.

When questioned about her daring outfit, the character responds, "You told us to look fancy. That's style!"

The Rise of the "Glamorous" Vibe

The trend fits into what a U.S. style analyst is calling "glam excess."

Rooted in the glamour and excess of the 1980s New York, this vibe brings to mind wealth, bubbly, smoking, short skirts, carefree attitudes and, of course, fur.

Similar to that time, the trend is emerging during a volatile economy.

Boom boom is very much about dressing for the life you aspire to rather than the one you are stuck with.

Modern Materials and Tongue-in-Cheek Luxury

While real fur was everywhere during Studio 54's peak, current iterations are primarily made from shearling—a secondary product of the meat industry—or synthetic materials like acrylic.

The trend represents a knowing opulence—as if a beloved character has taken charge with overblown silhouettes and unexpected colors.

Celebrity Endorsement and Exclusive Releases

A London designer was an early instigator of this movement. Her fluffy coats with poodle-like textures have been worn by famous singers.

Due to high interest, these coats are now only sold in limited drops. An upcoming release includes a rose and grey version similar to a giant pom-pom, alongside leopard- and zebra-print versions with exaggerated fluffy frou-frou.

"If you can only buy a single item, you wouldn't choose it to be a plain sweater or a pair of boring pants, you want a standout piece," explains a magazine editor-in-chief.

This sentiment is echoed by a style head at a leading retailer, who describes it "a surprising, playful touch" that doesn't require a complete ensemble.

Final Mood Booster

In the end, the shaggy coat can act as a fantastic pick-me-up.

"It doesn't have to cost a lot," notes the editor, "and it's going to make you feel glam when everything else is rather gloomy."