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 ...

The dark academia aesthetic is a subculture derived from the idealisation of knowledge, classical studies, and literature. The 19th and early 20th-century scholarly styles influence the outfit.

Dark academia is the glamorization of studying, libraries, and preppy fashion set against a dark, moody backdrop. Here is the viral aesthetic, explained.

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: 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 ...

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.