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While the legendary New York venue Studio 54 closed nearly four decades ago, its distinct style impact continues strong.

Currently, the focus isn't on see-through bodysuits but on the plush, fuzzy coats and wraps favored by style icons and club-goers alike.

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

Shopping Data Shows the Trend

Among the most popular items from a latest collaboration between a major retailer and a designer brand is a cropped, off-white, shaggy jacket with giant lapels.

At a leading retailer, searches for taupe faux fur coats have surged almost 200% compared to last year.

The demand for secondhand fuzzy items is also rising, with searches for faux fur increasing by 257% in the past six months on a popular secondhand platform.

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

She prefers to style her own colossal furry version with low-rise jeans or leggings and micro shorts.

Screen Style Mirrors the Trend

The aesthetic is showcased in a latest streaming romcom series, where a character wears a toffee-colored fuzzy jacket to a informal dinner.

When questioned about her bold outfit, the sister replies, "You told us to look fancy. It's fashion!"

The Rise of the "Glamorous" Aesthetic

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

Rooted in the glamour and excess of late-80s New York, this aesthetic evokes wads of cash, champagne, smoking, short skirts, carefree attitudes and, naturally, fur.

Like that era, 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 Luxury

While real fur was everywhere during Studio 54's peak, current iterations are mostly made from lambskin—a byproduct of the meat industry—or man-made materials like polyester.

The trend represents a tongue-in-cheek luxury—like a famous Muppet has taken charge with exaggerated silhouettes and surprising hues.

Celebrity Adoption and Limited Drops

A London creator was an early instigator of this movement. Her fluffy coats with curly proportions have been worn by top singers.

Because of strong interest, these coats are now only sold in exclusive drops. An forthcoming release includes a pink and charcoal version similar to a large pom-pom, as well as leopard- and tiger-print options with dramatic fluffy frou-frou.

"When you can only purchase a single item, you wouldn't choose it to be a basic sweater or a pair of boring trousers, you want a standout piece," explains a magazine editor-in-chief.

The sentiment is echoed by a style head at a major store, who describes it "an unexpected, fun element" that doesn't require a complete ensemble.

Final Mood Lifter

In the end, the fuzzy coat can serve as a fantastic pick-me-up.

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