The academia aesthetic doesn't just thrive on Tumblr. It’s also popular on Pinterest, Instagram, and TikTok, where the "dark academia" tag has over 1.6 billion views and "light academia" has ...

When she discovered the dark academia hashtag on TikTok, she knew she found her customer base. Now, her business is named for the aesthetic she loves. Dark academia can have a dark side ...

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.

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.

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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 ...

Blending goth and prep-school aesthetics, the “ #darkacademia ” hashtag has been taking off since the end of 2020 and now boasts 1.8 billion views and counting.

Dark academia sees them longing for the schooling they had always felt an affinity for but which now feels out of reach. Yukta, 16, runs an Instagram account where she posts dark academia outfits.