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.

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.

Dark academia grew in popularity during the pandemic, when young people were romanticizing schooling while stuck at home. It has become a fashion statement and a lifestyle, with an emphasis on ...

Dark-academia outfits usually consist of plaid separates, turtlenecks, and tweed suiting in a moody palette of black, gray, blue, or dark brown. If the aesthetic speaks to you, channel your inner ...

The dark academia hashtag has 93.1 million TikTok views and 200,000 posts on Instagram and, as we welcome autumn, it continues to gain traction. Yazmin How, TikTok's UK editorial lead, says: "It ...

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.

Welcome to the dark side of Halloween, where crust and decay, moody hues, and collections of curiosities make unexpectedly chic party decor. The Dark Academia Aesthetic Might Be Our Favorite ...

Basically, the more old-timey your holiday setup looks, the more it evokes Dark Christmas. If you’re looking for some yuletide Gothic or Victorian pop culture inspiration, TikTok creator ...

We ask a stylist to weigh in on the Gen Z and TikTok-famous aesthetic. Plus, how to style dark academia outfits. $3,500 iPhone possible? What to know ...

“I think a good part of Dark Academia is aesthetics, but it’s also a community,” said Declan Lyman, 15, who posts Dark Academia videos on TikTok.