Por Mariana Rocha
The aesthetics of Dark Academia came to life in 2019 and the confinement for the coronavirus that we faced further enhanced that subculture.The Tiktok community was from the leaders to expand this concept and take it to the fashion industry.Other social networks such as Pinterest, Instagram and Tumblr have worked as platforms to continue expanding the concept and unite people with the same interest.
For those who do not know very well that it is Dark Academy, The Urban Dictionary launches a very successful definition: 'It is an aesthetic inspired by classics of literature and philosophy, as well as in issues of existentialism and death (it is essentially an emosmart vintage) '.This fashion is inspired by films like ‘The Society of Dead Poets’, ‘Kill Your Darlings’ and in books like ‘The Secret History’ by Donna Tartt and ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ by Oscar Wilde.
It is a romantization of academic and university life.Dark Academy Aesthetics lovers love classics and poetry, love libraries, vintagey coffee shops drink black coffee or sugar -free tea.These ideals are directly reflected in clothing as you can see below in some Dark Academia outfits that you will surely want to test in the following days.
For this outfit you will need a blazer, pants and a shirt combined with moccasins shoes.The color palette of the Aesthetics of Dark Academia is characterized by being in earth or coffees (such as this outfit), black, strong green, burgundy, and cream.
Combine your cardigan with pants or a skirt of the color palette characteristic of the Dark Academia.You can always combine your outfits with dress shoes, Dr military boots.Mars or black heels.
Put the vest on a shirt (which is white or preferably cream color) along with a nice high waisted pants.Don't forget to add a belt to raise your outfit to another level.
Opt for a skirt with a picture print, although it can also work with a black smooth.Add some boots and a turtle neck blouse.You will look like an academic!
Remember that the idea is to see you as a university student, and what screams more ‘school’ than a skirt of paintings?The print can be in strong, gray or brown green tones, decide based on what you like and more go with your personality.Combine the skirt with a shirt under a knit sweater or even a fabric vest.
Remember to make these ideas of inspiration so that each outfit looks unique and very.Play with garments, mix clothes and create your own style with Dark Academia aesthetics.
