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

This season, the spotlight isn't on see-through bodysuits but on the plush, shaggy coats and stoles worn by style icons and club-goers alike.

With the holiday social calendar approaching, the distinctive Studio 54 coat is experiencing a major comeback.

Shopping Statistics 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 fake fur coats have jumped almost 200% year on year.

The demand for pre-owned fuzzy finds is also rising, with searches for faux fur increasing by over 250% in the past six months on a major resale platform.

"It's a one and done coat," notes a senior style expert, explaining that it serves as the central element of an outfit.

The editor likes to wear her personal oversized furry coat with low-rise jeans or leggings and short shorts.

Television Fashion Mirrors the Trend

This aesthetic is replicated in a latest Netflix romcom series, where a sister wears a toffee-colored furry jacket to a informal dinner.

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

The Rise of the "Boom Boom" Vibe

This look fits into what an American trend forecaster is calling "glam excess."

Rooted in the extravagance and opulence of the 1980s New York, this vibe brings to mind wealth, champagne, cigarettes, high hemlines, carefree attitudes and, naturally, fur.

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

This style is all about embodying the lifestyle you dream of rather than the one you have to endure.

Contemporary Fabrics and Playful Opulence

While animal fur was omnipresent during Studio 54's heyday, today's versions are mostly made from lambskin—a secondary product of the meat industry—or man-made fabrics like polyester.

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

Celebrity Endorsement and Exclusive Drops

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

Because of high demand, these coats are now only sold in exclusive collections. An upcoming release includes a rose and grey version akin to a giant pom-pom, alongside leopard- and tiger-print versions with dramatic fluffy frou-frou.

"When you can only purchase one thing, you wouldn't choose it to be a basic jumper or a pair of ordinary trousers, you want something dramatic," explains a magazine head.

This sentiment is echoed by a fashion director at a leading store, who describes it "a surprising, playful element" that avoids the need for a complete outfit.

Final Spirit Booster

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

"It won't cost a fortune," notes the expert, "and it will make you feel glam when the world around you is rather gloomy."