7 moody gifts for the dark academia lovers
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If you’ve ever wished you could attend a boarding school or university with Gothic architecture where everyone wears a blazer and writes poetry, you aren’t alone. In fact, there’s a whole aesthetic focused on higher education, writing, art, Greek and Gothic architecture and the like with a romanticized lens — it’s called dark academia.
This aesthetic is actually one of the most popular vibes currently going around TikTok — think fan edits of Draco Malfoy at Hogwarts, dimly lit corridors, stacks of leather-bound books in oak libraries and something warm to drink. Naturally, everything falls into the navy, emerald, burgundy and brown color palette, too. While there are also light academia and urban academia aesthetics, dark academia is the moody, brooding one.
If you or someone you know fits into this aesthetic, this winter is the perfect time for it. Keep scrolling to find seven dark-academia-inspired gifts below.
1. Abercrombie & Fitch Calf-Length Dad Coat, $168 (Orig. $240)
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A turtleneck and an overcoat is the unofficial dark academia uniform and this plaid style goes with practically everything.
2. Vintage Brown Wrap Tie with Gold Marble Edge Italian Leather Journal, $34.95
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Fill this stylish leather journal with poems, notes, drawings and any other musings that come to mind.
3. Kendra Scott Davis Signet Ring In 18k Gold Vermeil, $88
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This gold plated signet ring is timeless and classic. Get it engraved for a more personal touch.
4. FUYU Gold Edge Marble Ceramic Tea Cup Set, $7.99 (Orig. $12.85)
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Most inspiration images of dark academia (i.e. this Pinterest board) include a cup of coffee or tea.
5. Compact and Portable Sketch Folio, $19.03
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This aesthetic is all about the arts — this sketch kit is ideal for bringing along when people watching or at a museum.
6. Birdies The Heron, $95
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These black velvet loafers are not only hailed for being comfortable, but the peaked top just feels right.
7. “Truly Devious” by Maureen Johnson, $10.79 (Orig. $11.99)
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This murder mystery novel takes place at a famous private school in Vermont — need we say more?
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