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While the legendary New York nightclub Studio 54 shut its doors nearly four decades ago, its distinct style impact remains strong.

This season, the focus isn't on sheer bodysuits but on the plush, shaggy coats and wraps worn by celebrities and club-goers alike.

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

Shopping Data Shows the Trend

Among the most popular items from a recent partnership between a major retailer and a London label is a short, off-white, long-haired jacket with giant lapels.

At a leading department store, searches for brown faux fur coats have surged almost 200% compared to last year.

Interest for pre-owned fuzzy finds is also rising, with queries for faux fur increasing by 257% in the past six months on a popular secondhand platform.

"This is a one and done coat," notes a lead fashion editor, adding that it serves as the main piece of an ensemble.

The editor likes to style her own colossal furry coat with low-rise jeans or tights and micro shorts.

Television Style Echoes the Trend

This aesthetic is showcased in a latest Netflix romantic comedy series, where a sister sports a caramel fuzzy jacket to a casual dinner.

When questioned about her daring look, the character responds, "It's what you said to dress up. That's style!"

The Rise of the "Boom Boom" Vibe

This look aligns with what a U.S. trend forecaster is calling "glam excess."

Inspired by the glamour and opulence of the 1980s New York, this aesthetic brings to mind wealth, bubbly, cigarettes, high hemlines, carefree attitudes and, naturally, fuzzy textures.

Similar to that time, the trend is set against a uncertain economy.

Boom boom is all about dressing for the lifestyle you dream of rather than the one you have to endure.

Modern Materials and Tongue-in-Cheek Opulence

While real fur was everywhere during Studio 54's heyday, current versions are mostly made from shearling—a byproduct of the meat industry—or synthetic fabrics like polyester.

The trend represents a knowing luxury—as if a beloved character has taken charge with exaggerated silhouettes and surprising colors.

Star Endorsement and Exclusive Releases

A London designer was an pioneer of this trend. Her fluffy coats with poodle-like proportions have been sported by famous pop stars.

Due to high demand, these coats are now only sold in exclusive drops. An forthcoming release includes a pink and grey style akin to a large pom-pom, alongside leopard- and tiger-print versions with exaggerated fluffy trim.

"When you can only buy a single item, you wouldn't choose it to be a plain jumper or a pair of ordinary trousers, you want something dramatic," says a publication editor-in-chief.

The sentiment is echoed by a style head at a major retailer, who describes it "a surprising, playful element" that avoids the need for a whole new outfit.

Final Spirit Booster

In the end, the shaggy coat can act as a fantastic mood lifter.

"It won't cost a lot," notes the editor, "and it's going to make you feel glamorous when everything else is rather dreary."