Anchored in nostalgia for classic collegiate and prep school culture, dark academia is a TikTok subculture that embraces scholarly pursuits with a gothic, somber flair. It’s all about ...

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

While summertime is often associated with the whimsical cottagecore aesthetic, dark academia vibes are essentially the cold-month counterpart, ushering in a moody, bookish, and almost back-to ...