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Although the legendary New York nightclub Studio 54 closed almost four decades ago, its distinct style impact remains strong.

Currently, the spotlight isn't on sheer bodysuits but on the furry, fuzzy coats and wraps worn by style icons and club-goers as well.

With the holiday social calendar coming up, the distinctive Studio 54 coat is experiencing a significant comeback.

Shopping Statistics Reflects the Popularity

Among the most popular items from a latest partnership between a high-street brand and a designer brand is a short, off-white, shaggy jacket with giant lapels.

At another department store, searches for brown fake fur coats have surged 190% year on year.

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

"This is a one and done coat," notes a senior fashion editor, adding that it serves as the main element of an outfit.

The editor prefers to wear her personal colossal furry version with low-rise jeans or leggings and micro shorts.

Television Fashion Echoes the Trend

This aesthetic is showcased in a new streaming romcom series, where a character wears a toffee-colored furry jacket to a informal dinner.

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

Emergence of the "Glamorous" Aesthetic

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

Rooted in the extravagance and opulence of late-80s New York, this aesthetic brings to mind wealth, bubbly, smoking, high hemlines, loose morals and, naturally, fur.

Like that time, the trend is emerging during a volatile financial climate.

This style is very much about embodying the lifestyle you aspire to rather than the one you have to endure.

Modern Materials and Tongue-in-Cheek Opulence

Whereas real fur was omnipresent during Studio 54's heyday, today's versions are mostly made from lambskin—a secondary product of the food industry—or synthetic materials like acrylic.

The trend represents a knowing luxury—as if a beloved character has taken over with overblown proportions and unexpected hues.

Celebrity Adoption and Limited Drops

A London designer was an early instigator of this trend. Her shaggy coats with curly proportions have been worn by top pop stars.

Because of strong interest, these coats are now only sold in exclusive drops. An forthcoming launch includes a rose and grey style akin to a large pom-pom, as well as leopard- and tiger-print options with dramatic fluffy trim.

"When you can only buy a single item, you wouldn't choose it to be a plain sweater or a pair of ordinary pants, you want something dramatic," explains a magazine editor-in-chief.

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

Final Spirit Lifter

Ultimately, the fuzzy coat can serve as a fantastic mood lifter.

"It won't cost a fortune," says the expert, "and it's going to make you feel glam when everything else is rather gloomy."