Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Autumn is here, which means it's time for the dark academia aesthetic ...

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 ...

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.

The latest version to go viral is "Dark Academia," which combines inspiration from horror movies and university libraries. This autumn trend is bringing preppy style back into fashion, but with a ...

Kiki Mora. Layered in Autumn & Literature – A Dark Academia Aesthetic. Posted: April 10, 2025 | Last updated: May 31, 2025. More for You ...

From dark academia to cozy romance, there are many book genres to read during the fall. Author and podcast host Becca Freeman, and book influencer Michelle Lecumberry, spoke with PEOPLE about some ...

As we enter full autumn and All Hallows’ Eve, the moment is right for dark academia. Some notes for the uninitiated: Dark academia is a subculture devoted to spaces like stony Oxford libraries ...

As far as Halloween makeup looks go, ‘dark academia’ is probably the most wearable, pared back one you could ever try. It's also just a great autumn makeup trend that will make morning getting ready ...