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

This season, the spotlight isn't on see-through bodysuits but on the furry, fuzzy coats and stoles favored by celebrities and party enthusiasts as well.

With the festive social calendar approaching, the signature Studio 54 coat is enjoying a major comeback.

Shopping Statistics Reflects the Popularity

One of the hottest items from a latest collaboration between a major retailer and a London label is a short, cream, shaggy jacket with giant lapels.

At a leading retailer, online queries for taupe fake fur coats have surged 190% compared to last year.

The demand for secondhand plush items is also soaring, with queries for synthetic fur increasing by over 250% in the past six months on a popular secondhand platform.

"It's a statement coat," says a senior fashion editor, adding that it serves as the main element of an ensemble.

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

Television Fashion Echoes the Trend

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

When questioned about her daring outfit, the character replies, "It's what you said to dress up. That's style!"

The Rise of the "Glamorous" Aesthetic

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

Inspired by the extravagance and excess of the 1980s New York, this vibe brings to mind wealth, bubbly, smoking, high hemlines, loose morals and, naturally, fur.

Like that era, the trend is set against a volatile financial climate.

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

Contemporary Fabrics and Playful Opulence

While real fur was everywhere during Studio 54's peak, today's versions are mostly made from lambskin—a secondary product of the meat industry—or man-made materials like polyester.

The trend represents a tongue-in-cheek luxury—as if a famous Muppet has taken charge with overblown proportions and unexpected colors.

Celebrity Adoption and Exclusive Drops

A London creator was an early instigator of this movement. Her fluffy coats with curly textures have been worn by top pop stars.

Due to strong interest, these coats are now only sold in limited collections. An upcoming launch includes a pink and grey version akin to a large pom-pom, alongside leopard- and zebra-print options with exaggerated fluffy frou-frou.

"If you can only purchase one thing, you don't want it to be a plain jumper or a pair of ordinary pants, you want a standout piece," says a magazine editor-in-chief.

This sentiment is shared by a style head at a leading store, who describes it "an unexpected, fun touch" that doesn't require a whole new outfit.

Final Mood Booster

Ultimately, the fuzzy coat can act as a fantastic pick-me-up.

"It doesn't have to cost a fortune," says the expert, "and it will make you feel glam when everything else is rather dreary."