Dark academia combines smarts and style Though versions of “dark academia” permeated Tumblr and Pinterest in the mid-2010s, the trend resurged in popularity when the pandemic began.

Dusky, moody hues like burgundy, sepia and burnt sienna lend dark academia its mysterious and cosy charm. Let TikTok's @ba.naan and @khlo.co stir your imagination.

Wednesday Addams is notoriously allergic to color, so naturally, she evokes this dark academia aesthetic with her Nevermore uniform. However, she never dresses overly sultry like her mother.

Rich, warm woods and shelves lined with books are in the DNA of dark academia decor. Pair these essential pieces with charred-gray linens, mossy greens, and blood-red accents.