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Although the legendary New York venue Studio 54 shut its doors almost four decades ago, its distinct fashion influence continues powerful.

This season, the focus isn't on see-through bodysuits but on the plush, shaggy coats and wraps worn by style icons and club-goers as well.

With the festive party season coming up, the distinctive Studio 54 coat is enjoying a significant comeback.

Retail Data Shows the Popularity

One of the hottest items from a latest partnership between a high-street brand and a designer brand is a short, off-white, shaggy jacket with oversized lapels.

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

The demand for secondhand fuzzy finds is also rising, with searches for faux fur growing by 257% in the past six months on a major resale website.

"It's a one and done coat," notes a lead style expert, explaining that it serves as the central element of an outfit.

She likes to wear her own oversized furry coat with hipster jeans or tights and short shorts.

Screen Style Echoes the Look

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

When challenged about her bold look, the sister replies, "It's what you said to dress up. That's style!"

Emergence of the "Boom Boom" Aesthetic

The trend fits into what a U.S. style analyst is terming "glam excess."

Rooted in the extravagance and excess of late-80s New York, this vibe evokes wealth, champagne, cigarettes, short skirts, loose morals and, of course, fur.

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

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

Contemporary Materials and Playful Opulence

While animal fur was everywhere during Studio 54's peak, today's versions are primarily made from shearling—a byproduct of the food industry—or man-made materials like polyester.

The trend embodies a tongue-in-cheek luxury—like a beloved character has taken over with overblown proportions and surprising hues.

Celebrity Adoption and Limited Releases

A London designer was an early instigator of this movement. Her fluffy coats with poodle-like proportions have been worn by top singers.

Due to high demand, these coats are now only sold in exclusive collections. An forthcoming release includes a rose and charcoal style akin to a large pom-pom, alongside animal and tiger-print versions with exaggerated fluffy frou-frou.

"When you can only purchase one thing, you wouldn't choose it to be a basic jumper or a pair of ordinary pants, you want something dramatic," says a publication editor-in-chief.

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

The Ultimate Spirit Booster

Ultimately, the fuzzy coat can serve as a great pick-me-up.

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