“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 ...

Dusty libraries, tweed blazers, candles, classics, coffee pots and armchairs: these are some of the basic elements of a social media aesthetic when one is into Dark Academia. The rising popularity ...

The search term “dark academia aesthetic” peaked on Google as one year turned to the next, gaining traction on platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and Tumblr. Videos informing viewers how to ...