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While the legendary New York venue Studio 54 closed almost four decades ago, its distinct fashion influence continues powerful.

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

With the holiday party season coming up, the distinctive Studio 54 coat is experiencing a major comeback.

Shopping Statistics Reflects the Popularity

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

At another department store, searches for taupe fake fur coats have jumped almost 200% year on year.

The demand for pre-owned fuzzy items is also rising, with queries for synthetic fur increasing by over 250% in the past six months on a popular secondhand website.

"It's a one and done coat," notes a lead fashion editor, explaining that it acts as the central piece of an outfit.

She likes to wear her own colossal shaggy version with low-rise jeans or tights and micro shorts.

Television Style Echoes the Trend

This style is replicated in a new Netflix romcom series, where a sister wears a caramel fuzzy jacket to a informal dinner.

When challenged about her bold look, the sister responds, "It's what you said to dress up. It's fashion!"

Emergence of the "Boom Boom" Aesthetic

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

Inspired by the extravagance and excess of late-80s New York, this aesthetic brings to mind wealth, bubbly, cigarettes, high hemlines, loose morals and, of course, fuzzy textures.

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

This style is all about dressing for the lifestyle you aspire to rather than the one you are stuck with.

Modern Fabrics and Tongue-in-Cheek Luxury

Whereas real fur was omnipresent during Studio 54's peak, current versions are mostly made from shearling—a secondary product of the food industry—or synthetic fabrics like acrylic.

The trend embodies a knowing luxury—as if a famous Muppet has taken charge with exaggerated silhouettes and unexpected hues.

Celebrity Adoption and Exclusive Drops

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

Because of high demand, these coats are now only sold in limited collections. An forthcoming release includes a rose and grey version similar to a large pom-pom, alongside leopard- and tiger-print options with dramatic fluffy trim.

"When you can only purchase a single item, you don't want it to be a plain jumper or a pair of ordinary trousers, you want a standout piece," explains a publication editor-in-chief.

This feeling is shared by a style head at a major store, who describes it "a surprising, playful touch" that doesn't require a complete outfit.

The Ultimate Mood Booster

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

"It won't cost a fortune," notes the editor, "and it's going to make you feel glam when the world around you is rather dreary."