🔗 Share this article 70s Nightclub Style Makes a Comeback: Fuzzy Jackets Are the Festive Essential Must-Have While the legendary New York nightclub Studio 54 shut its doors nearly four decades ago, its unique fashion influence remains strong. This season, the focus isn't on see-through bodysuits but on the plush, fuzzy coats and wraps worn by style icons and party enthusiasts alike. With the festive social calendar coming up, the distinctive Studio 54 coat is experiencing a major comeback. Retail Statistics Reflects the Trend One of the most popular items from a recent collaboration between a major retailer and a designer brand is a cropped, cream, shaggy jacket with oversized lapels. At a leading retailer, online queries for taupe faux fur coats have surged almost 200% compared to last year. The demand 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 resale platform. "This is a one and done coat," says a senior style expert, adding that it acts as the main piece of an ensemble. She prefers to style her own oversized furry coat with low-rise jeans or leggings and short shorts. Television Style Echoes the Look The aesthetic is replicated in a new streaming romcom series, where a character sports a toffee-colored fuzzy jacket to a casual dinner. When challenged about her bold look, the sister replies, "It's what you said to look fancy. It's fashion!" The Rise of the "Glamorous" Aesthetic This look fits into what a U.S. trend forecaster is terming "boom boom." Inspired by the extravagance and excess of late-80s New York, this aesthetic evokes wads of cash, bubbly, cigarettes, short skirts, loose morals and, of course, fuzzy textures. Similar to that era, the trend is emerging during a volatile financial climate. Boom boom is very much about dressing for the life you aspire to rather than the one you have to endure. Modern Materials and Playful Opulence Whereas real fur was everywhere during Studio 54's heyday, today's iterations are primarily made from shearling—a byproduct of the meat industry—or synthetic materials like polyester. The trend represents a tongue-in-cheek opulence—like a famous Muppet has taken charge with exaggerated proportions and surprising hues. Celebrity Endorsement and Limited Drops A London designer was an pioneer of this trend. Her fluffy coats with poodle-like proportions have been worn by famous pop stars. Due to strong demand, these coats are now only sold in limited drops. An forthcoming release includes a pink and charcoal version similar to a large pom-pom, alongside leopard- and tiger-print options with dramatic fluffy trim. "If you can only purchase a single item, you wouldn't choose it to be a basic jumper or a pair of ordinary trousers, you want something dramatic," explains a magazine head. The feeling is echoed by a style head at a leading retailer, who calls it "a surprising, playful touch" that avoids the need for a complete outfit. The Ultimate Spirit Lifter Ultimately, the shaggy coat can act as a fantastic mood lifter. "It doesn't have to cost a lot," notes the editor, "and it will make you feel glamorous when everything else is rather gloomy."