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While the iconic New York venue Studio 54 closed nearly four decades ago, its unique fashion influence remains powerful.

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

With the festive social calendar coming up, the signature Studio 54 coat is experiencing a major comeback.

Retail Data Shows the Popularity

One of the hottest items from a recent collaboration between a high-street brand and a designer brand is a short, cream, shaggy jacket with oversized lapels.

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

The demand for secondhand plush items is also soaring, with searches for faux fur increasing by over 250% in the last six months on a popular secondhand website.

"It's a one and done coat," says a lead fashion editor, adding that it serves as the main piece of an outfit.

She prefers to style her own oversized shaggy coat with hipster jeans or leggings and micro shorts.

Television Style Mirrors the Trend

This style is replicated in a latest Netflix romcom series, where a sister wears a caramel furry jacket to a casual dinner.

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

The Rise of the "Boom Boom" Aesthetic

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

Inspired by the extravagance and excess of the 1980s New York, this vibe evokes wads of cash, champagne, smoking, short skirts, loose morals and, naturally, fuzzy textures.

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

Boom boom is all about embodying the life you aspire to rather than the one you have to endure.

Modern Fabrics and Tongue-in-Cheek Opulence

While real fur was omnipresent during Studio 54's heyday, current iterations are mostly made from shearling—a secondary product of the meat industry—or man-made materials like polyester.

The trend represents a knowing opulence—as if a beloved character has taken over with exaggerated silhouettes and unexpected colors.

Celebrity Adoption and Limited Drops

An English creator was an pioneer of this trend. Her shaggy coats with curly proportions have been sported by top singers.

Because of high demand, these coats are now only sold in exclusive collections. An forthcoming launch includes a pink and charcoal style similar to a giant pom-pom, alongside leopard- and tiger-print options with dramatic fluffy trim.

"If you can only buy a single item, you wouldn't choose it to be a basic jumper or a pair of boring trousers, you want something dramatic," explains a publication editor-in-chief.

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

The Ultimate Mood Booster

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

"It doesn't have to cost a fortune," says the expert, "and it's going to make you feel glam when the world around you is pretty gloomy."