🔗 Share this article 70s Nightclub Fashion Makes a Revival: Shaggy Coats Have Become the Festive Season's Must-Have Although the iconic New York venue Studio 54 shut its doors nearly four decades ago, its distinct style impact continues strong. This season, the spotlight isn't on sheer bodysuits but on the plush, shaggy coats and stoles worn by style icons and club-goers as well. With the holiday party season approaching, the signature Studio 54 coat is enjoying a significant resurgence. Shopping Statistics Shows the Popularity Among the most popular items from a recent collaboration between a major retailer and a London label is a short, off-white, long-haired jacket with giant lapels. At a leading retailer, searches for brown fake fur coats have jumped almost 200% year on year. The demand for secondhand plush finds is also soaring, with searches for synthetic fur increasing by over 250% in the past six months on a popular secondhand platform. "This is a one and done coat," notes a senior fashion editor, adding that it serves as the central piece of an ensemble. The editor prefers to style her personal colossal shaggy version with hipster jeans or leggings and short shorts. Screen Fashion Echoes the Look The style is showcased in a latest streaming romantic comedy series, where a sister sports a toffee-colored fuzzy jacket to a informal dinner. When questioned about her daring look, the sister responds, "It's what you said to dress up. It's fashion!" The Rise of the "Glamorous" Vibe This look fits into what an American style analyst is terming "glam excess." Rooted in the extravagance and excess of the 1980s New York, this vibe brings to mind wads of cash, bubbly, smoking, short skirts, loose morals and, of course, fuzzy textures. Like that time, the trend is set against a volatile financial climate. Boom boom is very much about embodying the lifestyle you dream of rather than the one you have to endure. Contemporary Materials and Playful Opulence Whereas animal fur was omnipresent during Studio 54's heyday, today's iterations are mostly made from lambskin—a byproduct of the meat industry—or synthetic materials like acrylic. The trend embodies a tongue-in-cheek opulence—like a beloved character has taken charge with overblown silhouettes and surprising hues. Celebrity Endorsement and Limited Drops A London creator was an pioneer of this trend. Her fluffy coats with poodle-like proportions have been sported by famous singers. Because of strong demand, these coats are now only sold in limited collections. An upcoming release includes a pink and grey style similar to a large pom-pom, alongside leopard- and tiger-print options with dramatic fuzzy trim. "When you can only buy a single item, you wouldn't choose it to be a basic sweater or a pair of boring trousers, you want a standout piece," explains a magazine editor-in-chief. The sentiment is shared by a style head at a major store, who describes it "a surprising, playful touch" that doesn't require a whole new ensemble. The Ultimate Mood Lifter Ultimately, the fuzzy coat can serve as a fantastic pick-me-up. "It won't cost a fortune," says the expert, "and it will make you feel glamorous when the world around you is rather gloomy."