Dark academia is an aesthetic that's become popular on styling and social media sites. Some also use it to describe a collected tone, archetypes, and some specific storytelling aspects in anime.

Dark academia is the glamorization of studying, libraries, and preppy fashion set against a dark, moody backdrop. Here is the viral aesthetic, explained.

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.

How to Implement Dark Academia in Halloween Decor You can decorate with dark academia decor any time of year, but spooky season is a natural fit for the aesthetic.

My Hero Academia Brings Back “Dark Deku” Via Cosplay By Evan Valentine September 29, 2022, 3:13pm ...

His point rings especially true in the case of dark academia: The aesthetic most embraces the aspects of scholastic life that the literary genre strives to rebuke. Straight-cut clothing and haughty ...

As with any popular aesthetic vibe (coastal grandmother, anyone?), the dark academia trend can encompass nearly everything — from decor to clothing style to, yes, even baby names.

Dark Academia: Aesthetics and Belonging in an Age of Social Media "The Virtues Window" by Donald MacDonald in Memorial Hall at Harvard University. By Courtesy of Marin E. Gray ...