🔗 Share this article 70s Nightclub Style Returns for a Revival: Fuzzy Coats Have Become the Festive Season's Must-Have While the legendary New York nightclub Studio 54 closed almost four decades ago, its distinct style impact remains powerful. Currently, the spotlight isn't on sheer bodysuits but on the furry, fuzzy coats and wraps favored by celebrities and party enthusiasts as well. With the festive social calendar coming up, the signature Studio 54 coat is experiencing a significant comeback. Shopping Statistics Reflects the Trend Among the most popular items from a latest collaboration between a major retailer and a London label is a cropped, cream, long-haired jacket with oversized lapels. At another retailer, searches for brown faux fur coats have surged 190% compared to last year. Interest for pre-owned fuzzy finds is also soaring, with searches for synthetic fur growing by over 250% in the last six months on a popular secondhand website. "This is a statement coat," notes a lead style expert, explaining that it serves as the central element of an outfit. She likes to style her personal colossal shaggy coat with hipster jeans or leggings and micro shorts. Screen Style Echoes the Trend This aesthetic is showcased in a new streaming romcom series, where a character wears a toffee-colored fuzzy jacket to a informal dinner. When challenged about her bold look, the character replies, "You told us to dress up. That's style!" The Rise of the "Boom Boom" Vibe This look aligns with what an American trend forecaster is calling "boom boom." Inspired by the extravagance and excess of the 1980s New York, this aesthetic brings to mind wads of cash, champagne, cigarettes, high hemlines, carefree attitudes and, of course, fuzzy textures. Similar to that era, the trend is set against a volatile financial climate. This style is all about dressing for the life you aspire to rather than the one you are stuck with. Contemporary Materials and Tongue-in-Cheek Opulence While real fur was omnipresent during Studio 54's heyday, today's iterations are primarily made from lambskin—a byproduct of the meat industry—or man-made materials like acrylic. The trend represents a knowing opulence—like a famous Muppet has taken over with overblown proportions and surprising hues. Celebrity Adoption and Limited Drops A London creator was an early instigator of this trend. Her fluffy coats with poodle-like textures have been worn by famous singers. Due to high demand, these coats are now only sold in exclusive collections. An forthcoming release includes a pink and grey version akin to a giant pom-pom, as well as animal and tiger-print options with exaggerated fluffy frou-frou. "If you can only purchase a single item, you wouldn't choose it to be a basic sweater or a pair of boring pants, you want something dramatic," explains a publication head. The sentiment is shared by a fashion director at a major store, who calls it "a surprising, playful touch" that doesn't require a whole new outfit. The Ultimate Spirit Lifter Ultimately, the shaggy coat can serve as a fantastic mood lifter. "It doesn't have to cost a fortune," says the expert, "and it's going to make you feel glamorous when the world around you is pretty gloomy."