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Although the iconic New York nightclub Studio 54 shut its doors almost four decades ago, its distinct style impact continues powerful.

Currently, the spotlight isn't on sheer bodysuits but on the plush, fuzzy coats and stoles favored by style icons and party enthusiasts alike.

With the holiday social calendar coming up, the distinctive Studio 54 coat is enjoying a significant comeback.

Shopping Data Shows the Popularity

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

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

Interest for secondhand fuzzy finds is also soaring, with queries for faux fur increasing by over 250% in the past six months on a popular resale website.

"This is a statement coat," notes a lead style expert, adding that it acts as the central element of an ensemble.

She likes to style her own colossal shaggy coat 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 character wears a caramel fuzzy jacket to a informal dinner.

When questioned about her bold look, the sister responds, "You told us to look fancy. It's fashion!"

Emergence of the "Glamorous" Vibe

This look aligns with what a U.S. trend forecaster is calling "glam excess."

Inspired by the glamour and excess of the 1980s New York, this vibe brings to mind wads of cash, champagne, smoking, high hemlines, loose morals and, naturally, fur.

Similar to that time, the trend is emerging during a uncertain economy.

This style is very much about dressing for the lifestyle you aspire to rather than the one you have to endure.

Modern Materials and Playful Luxury

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

The trend represents a knowing opulence—like a beloved character has taken over with overblown proportions and surprising colors.

Star Adoption and Limited Drops

An English creator was an early instigator of this movement. Her fluffy coats with curly textures have been sported by famous pop stars.

Due to high demand, these coats are now only sold in limited drops. An forthcoming release includes a pink and grey style similar to a giant pom-pom, alongside animal and tiger-print options with exaggerated fuzzy trim.

"If you can only buy a single item, you wouldn't choose it to be a plain sweater or a pair of boring pants, you want something dramatic," explains a magazine editor-in-chief.

The feeling is shared by a fashion director at a major store, who describes it "a surprising, fun element" that doesn't require a complete outfit.

Final Mood Lifter

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

"It won't cost a fortune," says the editor, "and it will make you feel glam when everything else is rather gloomy."