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While the legendary New York venue Studio 54 shut its doors almost four decades ago, its unique style impact remains strong.

Currently, the focus isn't on see-through bodysuits but on the plush, 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 enjoying a major comeback.

Shopping Data Shows the Popularity

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

At a leading department store, searches for taupe faux fur coats have jumped 190% year on year.

Interest for pre-owned fuzzy finds is also soaring, with queries for synthetic fur growing by 257% in the last six months on a major resale platform.

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

She prefers to style her personal colossal shaggy version with hipster jeans or leggings and short shorts.

Screen Style Mirrors the Look

The style is showcased in a new Netflix romantic comedy series, where a sister sports a toffee-colored furry jacket to a casual dinner.

When challenged about her daring look, the character responds, "It's what you said to dress up. It's fashion!"

The Rise of the "Boom Boom" Vibe

This look aligns with what a U.S. style analyst is calling "glam excess."

Rooted in the glamour and excess of the 1980s New York, this aesthetic brings to mind wads of cash, bubbly, smoking, short skirts, carefree attitudes and, naturally, fur.

Similar to that era, the trend is set against a uncertain financial climate.

Boom boom is very much about embodying the lifestyle you aspire to rather than the one you are stuck with.

Modern Materials and Playful Opulence

Whereas animal fur was everywhere during Studio 54's heyday, today's iterations are primarily made from lambskin—a byproduct of the food industry—or man-made materials like polyester.

The trend represents a tongue-in-cheek opulence—like a beloved character has taken charge with exaggerated silhouettes and surprising hues.

Star Endorsement and Limited Releases

An English creator was an pioneer of this movement. Her fluffy coats with poodle-like textures have been sported by famous singers.

Because of strong interest, these coats are now only sold in limited drops. An forthcoming launch includes a pink and grey style akin to a giant pom-pom, as well as animal and zebra-print versions with exaggerated fluffy trim.

"When you can only purchase a single item, you don't want it to be a plain sweater or a pair of ordinary pants, you want a standout piece," says a magazine head.

This sentiment is echoed by a fashion director at a major retailer, who calls it "an unexpected, fun element" that avoids the need for a whole new outfit.

The Ultimate Spirit Lifter

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

"It doesn't have to cost a lot," notes the expert, "and it will make you feel glamorous when everything else is rather gloomy."