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

Currently, the focus isn't on see-through bodysuits but on the plush, shaggy coats and wraps worn by style icons and party enthusiasts as well.

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

Retail Data Reflects the Popularity

Among the most popular items from a recent partnership between a major retailer and a London label is a short, off-white, long-haired jacket with oversized lapels.

At a leading retailer, searches for brown faux fur coats have surged 190% compared to last year.

Interest for secondhand fuzzy items is also rising, with searches for faux fur increasing by 257% in the last six months on a major secondhand platform.

"This is a statement coat," notes a lead fashion editor, explaining that it serves as the central element of an outfit.

The editor likes to wear her own colossal furry coat with low-rise jeans or leggings and short shorts.

Screen Style Echoes the Look

This aesthetic is showcased 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 sister responds, "You told us to dress up. That's style!"

Emergence of the "Boom Boom" Aesthetic

The trend aligns with what an American style analyst is calling "glam excess."

Rooted in the glamour and opulence of late-80s New York, this vibe evokes wads of cash, bubbly, cigarettes, short skirts, carefree attitudes and, of course, fur.

Like that era, the trend is emerging during a uncertain financial climate.

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

Modern Fabrics and Playful Luxury

While real fur was everywhere during Studio 54's peak, today's iterations are primarily made from lambskin—a byproduct of the meat industry—or man-made materials like acrylic.

The trend embodies a tongue-in-cheek luxury—as if a beloved character has taken over with overblown silhouettes and unexpected hues.

Star Endorsement and Limited Releases

A London creator was an pioneer of this movement. Her fluffy coats with curly proportions have been worn by famous pop stars.

Because of strong demand, these coats are now only sold in exclusive drops. An forthcoming launch includes a pink and grey version similar to a large pom-pom, alongside leopard- and tiger-print options with exaggerated fuzzy trim.

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

This feeling 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 Booster

Ultimately, the shaggy coat can act as a great mood lifter.

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