The aestheticization — dare I say fetishization — of female pain reaffirms the conditions that made girls sad in the first place. Simply put, the Sad Girl reeks of complacency.

The subgenres of the academia aesthetic, like dark academia, light academia, and romantic academia, have gained popularity on platforms like Tumblr, TikTok, Pinterest, and Instagram.

For bringing the dark academia aesthetic into your home, TikTok user @brittanyelizabeth693 serves up some serious inspo. Go for dark wall paint and furniture, vintage art with detailed frames, a ...

The search term “dark academia aesthetic” peaked on Google as one year turned to the next, gaining traction on platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and Tumblr.

We ask a stylist to weigh in on the Gen Z and TikTok-famous aesthetic. Plus, how to style dark academia outfits. $3,500 iPhone possible? What to know ...

Inside, that meant dark wallpaper, intricate mirrors, taxidermy, occult symbol prints and lots of black paint. She also applied that aesthetic to her yard. More home and garden coverage ...

Viral cottagecore's more edgy cousin, dark cottagecore, is trending for 2022. Shop these dark cottagecore home decor pieces from Etsy, Target, Pottery Barn, and more.

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.

And thankfully, dark academia aesthetic outfits are very easy to shop rn. From classic long coats to IG-worthy suiting, this trend will give you everything you want (and more) in a library ...

Welcome to the dark side of Halloween, where crust and decay, moody hues, and collections of curiosities make unexpectedly chic party decor. The Dark Academia Aesthetic Might Be Our Favorite ...