The Ultimate Guide to Dark Academia Subculture

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Dark academia may be a term unfamiliar to baby boomers, Gen Xers, and some millennials, but it’s a trend worth noting.

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This trend has mostly captured the hearts and spirits of youths between the ages of 14 and 30.

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As with many other online themes, trends, and aesthetics, dark academia can be inserted in a few key areas.

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Here are some of the basic staples to add to a woman’s dark academia capsule wardrobe: – A classic white shirt – The quintessential brown, worn leather satchel

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Lovers of the dark academia aesthetic will know certain hobbies and activities align more with the dark academia way of life.

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