The dark academia aesthetic is rooted in literature, history, and classical studies with preppy 1930s/40s style clothes in broody colour palates. murat esibatir/Pexels In recent years several distinct ...

Dark academia’s appeal is wide and only growing (and it’s seasonally appropriate, too – nothing says “winter” like curling up with a book in bed or layering with a thick sweater).

The subgenres of the academia aesthetic, like dark academia, light academia, and romantic academia, have gained popularity on platforms like Tumblr, TikTok, Pinterest, and Instagram. What makes ...

However you feel about it, dark academia is undeniably an extravagant and stylish aesthetic. If you want to see what it looks like in practice, here are a few examples to give you a feel for its vibe.

The latest aesthetic of the moment is known as "Dark Academia." This trend draws on the ambiances of horror films and dusty libraries, as well as preppy and gothic styles.

You may have come across posts on Instagram and TikTok of people wearing long coats, dark-coloured sweaters, round glasses, and plaid bottoms. Or perhaps mood boards featuring literary classics – like ...

“Dark academia,” for all its tweed blazers, scuffed loafers and schoolgirl-plaid skirts, isn’t just a material aesthetic for some, but a lifestyle.