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Although the iconic New York venue Studio 54 shut its doors almost four decades ago, its unique style impact remains strong.

Currently, the focus isn't on see-through bodysuits but on the plush, shaggy coats and wraps worn by celebrities and club-goers as well.

With the festive social calendar coming up, the signature Studio 54 coat is experiencing a significant comeback.

Shopping Data Shows the Popularity

One of the most popular items from a recent collaboration between a major retailer and a London label is a short, cream, shaggy jacket with oversized lapels.

At a leading retailer, online queries for taupe faux fur coats have surged 190% compared to last year.

The demand for secondhand plush items is also soaring, with searches for faux fur growing by over 250% in the last six months on a major resale website.

"This is a statement coat," notes a senior fashion editor, adding that it serves as the main piece of an outfit.

She likes to style her personal oversized shaggy version with hipster jeans or tights and micro shorts.

Screen Fashion Mirrors the Look

This aesthetic is replicated in a latest streaming romcom series, where a sister sports a toffee-colored fuzzy jacket to a informal dinner.

When challenged about her bold outfit, the character responds, "You told us to dress up. It's fashion!"

Emergence of the "Boom Boom" Vibe

This look fits into what a U.S. style analyst is calling "boom boom."

Rooted in the extravagance and excess of the 1980s New York, this aesthetic brings to mind wealth, champagne, smoking, high hemlines, loose morals and, of course, fuzzy textures.

Like that era, the trend is set against a uncertain economy.

This style is all about embodying the life you aspire to rather than the one you have to endure.

Modern Fabrics and Playful Luxury

Whereas real fur was omnipresent during Studio 54's peak, current iterations are primarily made from lambskin—a byproduct of the meat industry—or synthetic fabrics like polyester.

The trend represents a tongue-in-cheek luxury—like a famous Muppet has taken over with exaggerated proportions and surprising colors.

Star Adoption and Exclusive Releases

A London creator was an pioneer of this trend. Her shaggy coats with poodle-like proportions have been worn by famous singers.

Because of strong demand, these coats are now only sold in limited drops. An upcoming release includes a rose and grey style akin to a giant pom-pom, as well as animal and tiger-print options with exaggerated fuzzy trim.

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

The sentiment is shared by a style head at a leading retailer, who calls it "an unexpected, playful element" that doesn't require a complete outfit.

The Ultimate Mood Lifter

Ultimately, the fuzzy coat can act as a great mood lifter.

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