The latest aesthetic of the moment is known as "Dark Academia." This trend draws on the ambiances of horror films and dusty libraries, as well as preppy and gothic styles.

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.

Many expressions of dark academia on social media are, as Hilless puts it, “un-critical,” but dark academia-inspired media which has repurposed its defining imagery to reclaim a space with a ...