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 ...

While dark academia’s popularity among paradigm interior aesthetics—many that have been around for decades—could be seen as surprising, those that have fallen for the look don’t think so.

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My Hero Academia might have come to an end earlier this Summer, but the creator behind it all has brought back Izuku Midoriya’s darkest (and coolest) form with some special new art.My Hero ...

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.