This is the “dark” academia aesthetic, after all! Since it’s warm out, consider wearing browns, beiges, grays, and earthy tones rather than jet black to help keep you a bit cooler.

Dark academia has been (justifiably) accused of being Eurocentric, which is why Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé’s 2021 YA novel, Ace of Spades, reads like such a breath of fresh air.

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 cultivating ...

Storytide editor Kristin Daly Rens describes dark academia’s “enduring” appeal this way: “The school setting, the friendships, the pursuit of knowledge and academic competition are things ...

Bordeaux-colored hair is the perfect cool-toned red thanks to its pretty mix of purple, burgundy, and brunette — and it’s a shade that’s easily tweaked, depending on your needs.

Poverty, alas, doesn’t quite capture the romantic ideal of dark academia, but it is a reality for many in higher education. Around a third of adjunct professors earn less than $25,000 a year ...