Perhaps in direct response to the dark-academia trend that's been dominating our social media feeds, there's a new look du jour: the light-academia aesthetic. Dior's Maria Grazia Chiuri gave it ...

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

Dark academia has spawned a series of microtrends like “ light academia,” the same aesthetic in, you guessed it, lighter colors.

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“Dark academia,” for all its tweed blazers, scuffed loafers and schoolgirl-plaid skirts, isn’t just a material aesthetic for some, but a lifestyle.

Can't decide between two of your favorite styles? Combine them! Here's how to blend the magic of cottagecore with the edge of dark academia for an effortlessly whimsical look.

I know what you’re thinking: “ Pride and Prejudice isn’t Dark Academia, it’s Light Academia.” Usually I would agree with you, but the 1995 Colin Firth BBC adaptation is a notable exception.

The academia aesthetic that's best suited to emotional and nurturing Cancer is pastel academia. With strong overlaps with romantic, art, cottage, and fairy academia, this subculture celebrates joy ...