🔗 Share this article Studio 54 Fashion Makes a Comeback: Fuzzy Jackets Have Become the Festive Essential Must-Have While the iconic New York venue Studio 54 shut its doors nearly four decades ago, its unique style impact continues strong. This season, the spotlight isn't on see-through bodysuits but on the furry, shaggy coats and wraps favored by celebrities and party enthusiasts alike. With the festive social calendar approaching, the signature Studio 54 coat is experiencing a major resurgence. Shopping Data Reflects the Trend One of the most popular items from a recent partnership between a major retailer and a designer brand is a cropped, cream, long-haired jacket with oversized lapels. At another retailer, online queries for brown faux fur coats have surged 190% year on year. Interest for pre-owned plush finds is also soaring, with queries for faux fur growing by over 250% in the past six months on a major secondhand website. "It's a statement coat," notes a senior style expert, explaining that it serves as the main piece of an ensemble. She prefers to style her personal colossal furry version with low-rise jeans or tights and micro shorts. Screen Style Mirrors the Trend This style is replicated in a latest Netflix romantic comedy series, where a character wears a caramel furry jacket to a informal dinner. When questioned about her bold outfit, the character responds, "You told us to look fancy. It's fashion!" Emergence of the "Glamorous" Aesthetic The trend fits into what an American style analyst is terming "boom boom." Rooted in the glamour and opulence of late-80s New York, this aesthetic brings to mind wealth, champagne, smoking, high hemlines, loose morals and, naturally, fur. Similar to that era, the trend is emerging during a uncertain economy. This style is very much about embodying the lifestyle you dream of rather than the one you are stuck with. Contemporary Fabrics and Tongue-in-Cheek Luxury Whereas real fur was everywhere during Studio 54's heyday, today's iterations are primarily made from lambskin—a secondary product of the food industry—or man-made materials like polyester. The trend embodies a knowing luxury—as if a beloved character has taken over with overblown proportions and unexpected hues. Celebrity Adoption and Limited Drops An English creator was an pioneer of this trend. Her shaggy coats with poodle-like proportions have been worn by top singers. Because of strong interest, these coats are now only sold in limited drops. An upcoming release includes a rose and charcoal style similar to a large pom-pom, as well as leopard- and zebra-print options with exaggerated fluffy trim. "When you can only purchase a single item, you wouldn't choose it to be a plain sweater or a pair of boring trousers, you want something dramatic," explains a magazine head. This feeling is echoed by a fashion director at a major retailer, who describes it "an unexpected, fun touch" that avoids the need for a complete outfit. Final Spirit Lifter Ultimately, the fuzzy coat can serve as a fantastic pick-me-up. "It doesn't have to cost a lot," notes the editor, "and it's going to make you feel glamorous when everything else is rather dreary."