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

This season, the spotlight isn't on see-through bodysuits but on the furry, shaggy coats and wraps favored by style icons and club-goers as well.

With the holiday party season approaching, the distinctive Studio 54 coat is enjoying a significant resurgence.

Shopping Data Shows the Popularity

Among the most popular items from a recent collaboration between a major retailer and a designer brand is a cropped, cream, long-haired jacket with giant lapels.

At a leading retailer, searches for taupe fake fur coats have surged 190% year on year.

The demand for pre-owned plush items is also soaring, with searches for synthetic fur increasing by 257% in the last six months on a popular resale website.

"This is a one and done coat," notes a lead style expert, explaining that it serves as the main piece of an ensemble.

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

Screen Style Echoes the Look

This style is replicated in a latest streaming romantic comedy series, where a sister wears a caramel fuzzy jacket to a informal dinner.

When questioned about her daring outfit, the character responds, "You told us to dress up. That's style!"

The Rise of the "Boom Boom" Aesthetic

The trend fits into what an American style analyst is calling "glam excess."

Inspired by the glamour and excess of late-80s New York, this aesthetic evokes wealth, champagne, smoking, short skirts, loose morals and, of course, fur.

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

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

Modern Materials and Tongue-in-Cheek Opulence

Whereas real fur was everywhere during Studio 54's heyday, today's iterations are primarily made from shearling—a secondary product of the food industry—or synthetic materials like polyester.

The trend represents a knowing opulence—as if a famous Muppet has taken charge with exaggerated silhouettes and surprising colors.

Celebrity Adoption and Limited Drops

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

Because of high demand, these coats are now only sold in limited drops. An upcoming launch includes a pink and charcoal style similar to a giant pom-pom, as well as animal and zebra-print options with exaggerated fuzzy trim.

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

The sentiment is shared by a style head at a leading store, who describes it "an unexpected, fun touch" that avoids the need for a complete ensemble.

The Ultimate Mood 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's going to make you feel glamorous when the world around you is rather dreary."