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.

Where dark academia is autumn, light academia is spring. While still romanticizing education, the light academia has an opposite feel. It’s joyful, open, and yes, defined by a creamier, softer ...

Indeed, Dark Academia also has a dedicated LGBTQ+ following, in part thanks to the fact many of the books and films that Dark Academia prizes such as “Kill your Darlings,” about the poet Allen ...

For bringing the dark academia aesthetic into your home, TikTok user @brittanyelizabeth693 serves up some serious inspo. Go for dark wall paint and furniture, vintage art with detailed frames, a ...

Hasson explains that a white button-down shirt is the perfect base to a dark academia inspired outfit. You can opt for a more crisp fabric like cotton-poplin or a slightly more relaxed option like ...

Dark academia is all about accessories, and socks steal the show. Try argyle socks for a dose of preppy patterns, or pair a tennis skirt with white knee socks.

Born out of 2015-era Tumblr, the dark academia aesthetic has taken over the trends of today. Here are chic nail art designs for 2023 that fit the vibe.

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 ...

Think crisply-starched, pressed, and pleated school uniforms, tweed and argyle, and the smell of old books. Think marble columns, polished mahogany, and crimson velvet drapes. Think students ...