dark academia: everything you need to know (inc. outfits & book/film/music recommendations)

I have been planning and filming this video since July and I've finally finished it! I am SO excited for you to see it! :)
Also, sorry for the reupload, I accidentally uploaded my first draft without the colour correcting (and for this video, more than others, I feel like the colour correction is important!).
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[@fae64]

Please remember that this aesthetic is not about having a lot of clothing, it’s about thriftiness and sourcing responsibly. It is all about simplicity and neutrals.

[@mrunmaiparab9705]

True many people forget this

[@kazakukog]

yes!

[@dearcupid_]

I agree, it's not all about the aesthetic picture.

[@hollyr5153]

Exactly! Buying a bunch of plaid stuff from Forever 21 is not dark academia

[@E-G-G-O-Fall]

i could not have explained it better AWESOME

[@WhereTheresAQuill]

As a Ph.D. student (with an English Literature degree whose favourite book is Frankenstein) studying 15th-century art and literature, living in York and with an office in the attic of a medieval building...I feel like I'm accidentally living a "dark academia" lifestyle without knowing about it...

[@RKhere97]

Your life seems very interesting. Atleast from the way you put it. Gonna swap a day in your life.

[@gurkenbrei4174]

Medieval in the US ? How does that work ?

[@danarodz3275]

@@gurkenbrei4174 I think she means York in the UK not New York.

[@WhereTheresAQuill]

@@gurkenbrei4174 ...York, as in the medieval city in England.

[@WhereTheresAQuill]

OLD York.

[@sophiehaug3319]

It‘s not often that we see you wearing black but it flatters your fair skin and blue eyes so much, you look amazing❤️

[@nxreu]

agreed!

[@harrietmikhailanavolkovoy9417]

she looks good in black yesss

[@urmom-lo9kx]

She looks like a fusion of Hermione Granger and Ginny Weasley

[@ishitadubey9366]

More like if Ron and Hermione had a child

[@nameslesss]

@@ishitadubey9366 omg yes

[@jules2291]

@@ishitadubey9366 grown up rose weasley (hermione and Ron's daughter)

[@ishitadubey9366]

@@jules2291 oh yeah lol I haven't read cursed child yet 😅

[@thecosmicchild3500]

Physically ?

[@koals6783]

I really like that you focused on activities and book/music/film recommendations instead of just the appearance of it. The aesthetic itself had always seemed too perfect and unattainable to me, but now I really feel like reading some of these books and getting more deeply into my studies. :)

[@RubyGranger8]

That's the danger with aesthetics -- they seem so elusive on Pinterest and this definitely distances people from it... but the crux of dark academia is that you deeply enjoy learning -- and you don't need anything but yourself and your books to do that 🙈

[@strawberrykun6136]

Ikrrr

[@DmitryFromForest]

The only problem I have with dark academia - the one I have with every "aesthetic" - I think, it often promotes consumption of things you don`t really need. Looks over everything else. For a lot of people, it`s just another trend. And they`ll certainly buy new clothes and vintage junk to look smart instead of being smart, they`ll buy stuff to feel they belong and to impress other people. Ruby will be "dark academia" even if she'll dress differently, 'cause, you know, she studies a lot. I think it's as simple as that. Looks are not that important.

[@fatimasalmansiddiqui1182]

That's an important point! Totally agree.

[@sewa900]

exactly!!

[@alicech.2156]

Yes !! That and elitism also, everyone deserve to be passionate about their studies whatever their looks or school

[@daniquedegraaf]

Jup

[@anaschaumburger9270]

Some of us were like that since always, just like me, there was no name for it, people thought it’s weird but now it’s trendy 😂 I always did these things, always had my classical records, my old books, and dark clothes, always liked the ”vintage” vibe. And it’s shit to see that some people are just forcing it now.

[@ScarletClarity]

Ruby is definitely not dark academia, but rather light academia. Let's not forget dark academia in literature is primarily also associated with murder, twistedness, drugs, the occult, etc. (The Secret History, The Magicians, The Ninth House, etc.)

[@ohitsnotme9056]

Some people like to embrace evil

[@JVJath]

Some people need to belong to something.

[@AJ-hr6kd]

could u please recommend a few books

[@skyward7903]

Dark, wild things tend to seem more attractive

[@KazKindred613]

@@AJ-hr6kd The Secret History, Wuthering Heights, historical fiction books, Frankenstein, Jane Eyre, Oscar Wilde (especially The Picture of Dorian Grey), Shakespeare plays (especially Hamlet and Macbeth), and basically any Romantic poetry (Keats, Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, etc)

[@erin-ls1pv]

when your ‘study space’ is the kitchen where you’re constantly interrupted

[@mandakinikhatkar9494]

Hahaha mine too:-)

[@simak452]

You can romanticize that

[@heartsunglassesrry1133]

@@MHH44491 FELT

[@thedarknessherself3454]

Here is a romanization of that lol: A cozy kitchen with the sun streaming in through the windows, books and stationary strewn all around you on the table and the laughter of your family from the next room. Your sibling/parent comes in and stands next to you for a second watching you read, they give you a small kiss on the cheek before turning away to leave you to your work. Your head is bent studiously over your book as your hand reaches down to stroke your cat/dog. You sigh happily (and turn your page) with a feeling of love and contentedness in your heart.

[@emmamatastik3822]

I love the fact that education and aquiring knowledge has become a mainstream phenomenon. It has its own aesthetics and there are no stigmas and cliques. So lovely

[@user-en5gu7nf4v]

My friend improved her grades because she loved light academia. She wouldn’t have passed her E.O.Y’s without it.

[@rosecharm3252]

I know this is weird but I'm inspired to finally clean my room, only for the sake of this aesthetic

[@4resn1k]

me too 💀😭

[@rumpalug]

Sameee

[@taraestelleadelizzi9975]

Watching aesthetic videos (and hoarders, yikes!) always gets me up and cleaning

[@watermelon668]

I would say your aesthetic is closer to light academia, since there’s a lot of cottagecore in your #brand also!!

[@deeshagupta9825]

Yeah I think her aesthetic is more academia than dark academia, because isn’t the aesthetic supposed to be more secretive and dark and mysterious

[@hollyava7072]

@@deeshagupta9825 yes,I am a classic academia which is more dark academia palette but more light academia activities. Also focuses on art more than literature

[@Corporis]

Recommending RC Waldun, who’s a brilliant dark academia KZbinr who speaks on writing and literature. Highly recommend!

[@halloween42]

Yeah and R.C. Wauldun talked about Ruby in a video and told that he loves her videos.

[@cynthj]

@@halloween42 I didn't know that! How cool 🤗

[@Corporis]

@@halloween42 I'd love to see what kind of collab they cook up together

[@FruehlingSpring]

Thanks for recommending!

[@jagodowypryzmat]

So true! R.C. Waldun is amazing and surprisingly so young! :)

[@neocuriositi]

I'm a person of color and I really appreciated that you took time out to acknowledged the stereotype of the aesthetic and make suggestion for people like me. Thanks alot... Much love

[@simak452]

Yes! I loved that too.

[@meadowwalk]

Loved that too

[@moopycheyenne5998]

I too loved that🖤

[@kimjunjae]

How is your skin colour relevant to the topic ?

[@neocuriositi]

@@kimjunjae uhrrmmm... because the rituals, practices, and the period of time the aesthetic emanates or is derived from fits a certain type of people. So might look odd for a person of color to indulge or big difficult to find stuff from the aesthetic that cater to us since we aren't really the demographic it's "intended" for... I dunno if you get me.

[@anaschaumburger9270]

I was a “dark academic” my whole life, but there was no name for it 😂 I was just an outsider.

[@violetskies3397]

Saaame

[@reversed2489]

Idk if I was an outsider for that reason, just I was homeschooled for a while and a bit awkward of introverted. I've been surrounded by a lot of academics though

[@haurakhalishaharefa3347]

omggg yesss

[@nieznajoma.0]

Same here: whole time at school I was reading books and I was spending most of my time in library. Also my friends at school were librarian and my lovely literature teacher xD Everything is explained now

[@natalie-mz2xn]

ikr

[@Moon_Moon91]

I have a few movies in mind that I think could fit nicely into the dark/light academia aesthetic: finding Forrester, Mona Lisa smile, Jane Eyre, normal people (series), Macbeth (2015), this Beautiful Fantastic, kill your darlings, a series of unfortunate events (both the film and the series), black swan, Maurice, the riot club, good will hunting, bright star, heavenly creatures, the talented mr ripley, pride and prejudice, genius, a beautiful mind... that’s what comes to my mind now. They’re not all set in a school but they kinda have that vibe🌚✨

[@eleanor4759]

I love Jane Eyre 😍

[@medharudraraju2360]

I love a series of unfortunate events

[@em-vo4ml]

@@medharudraraju2360 sameee i remember reading the series when i was younger and i reread it like 3 times. amazing series

[@medharudraraju2360]

@@em-vo4ml You got great taste😊

[@owenhopkins9192]

maurice is my favourite film ever

[@ginnyginny8715]

The soundtrack of Queen’s Gambit is soo good!

[@rozemarijn9607]

Ikr! I was just listening to it, so good:)

[@cynthiaflores4927]

Its sooo amazing!! And so is the show!

[@ginnyginny8715]

@@cynthiaflores4927 I know!! I wached it in one day. I just couldn’t stop.

[@lavenderruffles]

Yess I love it so much for studying!!

[@Pablo-uc2yc]

I SCREAMED WHEN I SAW THIS! Ruby has been the *QUEEN* of dark academia for YEARS and she finally made a video about, god bless us

[@shashareid3132]

The 2005 soundtrack for Pride and Prejudice always makes me want to curl up, read a book, and drink some tea.

[@mayamufti983]

she is so gorgeous and i can't get over it

[@RKhere97]

IKR

[@KT-gl1fi]

It's like light, scholarly, Classic, Romantic with a dark twist, and art academia! I love all these sub genres, they all stem from classical academia

[@eh_maybe]

Something about Achilles Come Down, it moves my SOUL. Even if the person reading this isnt into dark academia, i recommend a listen

[@RubyGranger8]

totally agree!

[@nicolodeon05]

Achilles come down is ❤️❤️❤️

[@queen0fhell193]

It's beautiful from start to finish

[@izzylk1802]

i'd recommend listening to hogwarts or library asmr videos on youtube! really gives you a wonderful atmospheric study experience during lockdown

[@kialazyeyereader1822]

I do that almost every day hehe ^-^ it's the best!

[@13thswimmer]

This was so poetic and beautifully articulated! This really shows off what a wonderful storyteller you are, you should look into creative writing if you don’t already!

[@jasminesmith6361]

I really love all of your descriptions and just your linguistic style. It's very soothing and also informative. I really love the way you just described everything in a flowy manner rather than doing a numbered list. It truly suits the academia aesthetic.

[@tan_ishka]

I had been practicing dark academia even before knowing there was something like that. And it's just so ❤️ I can't explain it in words how much it resonates with my life and how much I love it 😭❤️

[@forrestprice8928]

You have such a unique and fascinating eye for fashion. I love how you aren't afraid to try something out of the ordinary, just because it makes you happy. Very inspiring!

[@RubyGranger8]

thank you! :)x

[@rosaartemis]

Ruby you really inspire me to work harder, to learn more, to dive into researching the big questions of life.

[@annabelsheridan1]

Why is nobody talking about Ruby’s fashion in this style!?? The editing and background just suits her to a T .

[@honeybunny3086]

I think I love her aloooot...she just teaches us to enjoy small moments

[@thetimetraveller2671]

Just finished an 8-hour study-day. I like the dark academia aesthetic and I really appreciate that you noticed issues with the community.

[@SusanneMBarrett]

I am 55 years old, and my entire life has been themed to the dark academia aesthetic ... without ever coming across this concept until 2020. Since college, I have written with fountain pens or dip pens by candelight, journalled incessantly, listened to classical music, read the Brontes' novels (yes, every single one), plus works by Wilde, Dickens, Mary Shelley, Bram Stoker, etc. I love everything British. I live in San Diego, and have always lived in older homes (our most recent home was a century old). I love old bookshops and antique stores, and while raising my four kids, we all fell in love with everything Harry Potter. I write lettters, using wax seals of the Hogwarts crest and lately our family crest. I am learning copperplate handwriting, love the Lumineers and many of the soundtracks and films mentioned here, and my favorite movie has been Dead Poets Society since it was first released in 1989, the year after I graduated from college with a degree in Literature and minors in philosophy and history. I adore old churches, have become an Anglican and helped to edit a Book of Common Prayer for the Reformed Episcopal Church. Candles, bells, and incense are integral to worship for me. I have not been into the clothing aesthetic per se, except in jewelry. I wear my grandmother's watch (a wristwatch without a band) as a locket, inscribed with her birthdate in 1941. Candles in holders, old kerosene lamps, pitchers and ewers, quill pens, bottles of ink, antique typewriters from the 1920s, and tons of old books have been my "aesthetic" for the past 35-40 years. And definitely a whiff of the gothic via the paranormal. So yes, I have lived the Dark Academia Aesthetic since I was your age. I very much enjoy your channel, Ruby. Thank you for all that you do to make being an academic "cool." Oh, btw, I am a former English instructor at two colleges and currently teach online classes to home educating families in poetry, grammar, and Shakespeare and am seeking to return to teaching at the college level now that our youngest has graduated from our home school. Before teaching, I worked for ten years as a bookseller. So yes, I have definitely lived the Dark Academia life ... and it has been wonderfully intriguing.

[@muffuletta.sandwich]

what fountain/dip/quill pens would you reccomend? I’ve been trying to get some for years.

[@lesego3965]

Thank you so much for including the fact that people of colour also love this aesthetic! ❤️

[@ankitac7373]

I've always wondered what the trend around dark academia is, thank you so much for this video! It clears a lot up :D

[@nocturnalcreatures7137]

I was never interested in that aesthetic bcs I thought it had to do with outfits only but I do adore the ideology behind all of this. I think it would help me a lot in terms of my productivity. After all, a positive mindset towards knowledge is linked to academic success.

[@nepenthe1446]

This is an excellent overview of Dark Academia and frankly one of your best videos I’ve seen. The script, filming and audio are spot on and the different aspects you touch upon are well curated and presented.

[@Nightshade2412]

Thank you for this, I have been in such a slump this week and finding it really hard to be productive, which has drawn me back to DA as a way of romanticising studying. But since a lot of what I see online these days is sooooo look-based, it's been hard to reconnect to the emotions at the heart of it, the ones that make me strive to push forward. Hearing you talk in the first half of this video especially really hit home ❤

[@cynthj]

This is a bit lighter academia than I would prefer as a dark academia devotee - definitely the themes of hedonism and bacchanalia are ever-present; almost the recklessness and blowing off steam from such a rigorous academic lifestyle, but of course, I definitely enjoyed this video a lot and seeing a lighter, healthier take on this aesthetic :)

[@_isabellaathena]

Light academia is based off of looks and style while dark academia is, in essence, a lifestyle made up of activities. This video primarily talks about dark academia activities so it is not accurate to label this as light academia. People who partake in the dark academia aesthetic should not gatekeep others who decide to participate.

[@cynthj]

@@_isabellaathena I do disagree. Light academia is essentially the removal of the darker elements of dark academia (flirting with the idea of death, obsession, hedonism, existentialism, etc) and is more about positivity and self-care, something I think we all love about Ruby's videos, in general. It was simply worth commenting that to be a complete guide, the darker elements might also have been mentioned. Both aesthetics are amazing and people are free to engage in whatever they want.

[@cynthj]

@a n It's definitely more unsavory, but you find the theme of death, for example, in the poetry of Edgar Allen Poe (which Ruby loves) which has dark academia written all over it. x

[@lovelybubble3162]

@a n Well, sometimes aesthetic isn't always pleasant. French poet Charles Baudelaire experimented a lot with aesthetic of gore. Such a poets lived bohemic life and had darkness in their poetry. So, I guess I understand what ladyadventure wanted to point out - Dark Academia is not always pretty and not always lightweight. It has elements of lust, deep dark fears, our inner dark side and so on. I understand why Ruby wouldn't include this into her video, but left like this seems a bit more of a light academia. No hate, I love Ruby's videos so much 🖤🖤🖤

[@PlaceboEllie]

my first thought was that working late into the night for a lot of people mentioned here was because of all the cocaine haha

[@preethi3414]

Never been this early!I was about to sleep,but came here after seeing your notification! Love from India❤️

[@abhirupbhattacharya519]

Hi fellow indian

[@igaplewicka2109]

I must say I truely enjoyed your video. I love the academia aesthetic but I feel most people care mostly about clothes and superficial interests. You are the true academia queen to me, as you're deeply passionate about seeking knowledge and fashion is just an addition. We need more academia aesthetic videos like that!

[@dancingheart6224]

Honestly I'm glad you made this video because I feel like you truly understand what it means!

[@ellis1034]

Twilight is also an aesthetic GEM and I don't care what y'all have to say about it, I have loved the movies since I was 11 (I'm 20 now) and they will forever be some of my faves

[@jasmineramirez2445]

Twilight walked so dark academia could run👏🏼 I definitely agree. Twilight will always have a place in my heart and always brings me comfort and joy💙

[@deepalidesai3538]

For music I'd also recommend the soundtrack for The Crown!

[@georgia9092]

Oh yeah it’s so great!

[@LizPoMHolmes]

I cannot stop watching this video. Please do more dark academia related videos. I just realised I am very into it and my style is like this according to the books, series, films and music I listen to.

[@beverlythebird5040]

Ruby you are the GODDESS of aesthetic videos. the layout and VoiceOver and the ugghgh this video was beautiful

[@ragdollflop]

So excited you reposted Ruby! Also, bought the Master ToDo List for my birthday, can't wait to get it💕💕🥰🌻✨

[@jennysterg322]

I’ve been into “dark academia” (before it was a thing) since the 00s when I was a teenager. I love the aesthetic as far a books, film, music and activities go (reading, writing, drinking tea in cozy candlelight etc). I’ve always been bookish and into the classics while all my peers were trying to be “trendy”. So it makes me so happy to see this finally becoming a thing of its own. The only thing, out of the whole aesthetic, which I’ve never much liked is the fashion, as I find that style a bit boring - apart from the plaid skirts maybe, which are cute.

[@NasyaReadsJournals]

I so relate, I had no idea it had a name but I've loved all things dark academia since I was a kid. Totally with you on the fashion though too. Some pieces I like but I like a lot more modern/edgier fashion.

[@mehrnda]

We're so related..

[@jet4308]

Same! I have always loved this aesthetic. It is all just so calming to me IDK why. I have loved it for years even before it became “a thing”

[@GlennParker5]

I loved this video Ruby! You look amazing in black btw.

[@ghostrider6122]

Lovely video! I love everything about Dark Academia, I quite live by that and the power of knowledge that this aesthetic represents keep me motivated!

[@UniceLiu]

just watched the first version but gonna watch it again bc this vid is so aesthetic and cuteee

[@vipulmeena7395]

It becomes a little difficult to enjoy studying when you have to memorise a lot of things

[@mooony22]

as a high school student it gets difficult when its something you don't enjoy.

[@dumitrescusorana1907]

The Children Act is such a good reccommendation, I loved it!! Thank you, Ruby! ✨❤️

[@marialivingston8154]

This aesthetic is so raw and beautiful and it suits you perfectly Ruby! I loved 🥰 this video sending lots of love xxx

[@megl9638]

I love Turn: Washington’s Spies so much ! And the music is amazing too 🥰

[@evelynemendessemedo]

it’s so good to hear that you pointed out that it is very white dominated as an aesthetic! feels included as a black woman;)

[@silvermoon1235]

This is one of the best videos on dark academia i’ve seen, i’m in love ugh

[@Lucy-june]

Oh, I loved this, Ruby! 🤍 I adore this aesthetic

[@annaweiss7256]

the way you described the concept of dark academia with such sweet words, you mentioned all the important aspects like reading and studying late into the night, just this obsession with broadening your knowledge and enjoying Shakespeare, Dickens or Virgil more than anything really makes me speechless thank you

[@ivetavideva8665]

yeah it's a beautiful experience...but isnt it lonely too? most of the activities are about being on your own... we also learn a lot from others. life isn't only about serious issues and that kind of learning. life shoud be also about having fun, making memories and start having experience from all the genres in life, not just reading about them and 'preparing' for them.

[@Realisticallyliteral]

Staying up until 3 AM bickering about which Brontë was the best author is not a solitary experience. Spending sunny afternoons out on the grass, reciting your favourite summer poems to each other is not something serious. Speaking to each other in French for the sake of improvement but getting distracted by the complete confusion on your friends faces is definitely a memory made. I know what you mean, but just because these things can be done alone, doesn't mean they are.

[@teaforthetiller.]

true! but the activities ruby mentioned can be very fulfilling for ppl who are introverts like me :) i think a balance is always good though!! bc were in quarantine these are really nice ways to spend time without other people

[@lornaa8077]

I kind of agree, although ita probably ok to spend some time like this, living it as a lifestyle doesn't seem healthy 🤔

[@AlexandraaFeodorovna]

When you know how the ''others'' are, you don't want to learn from them. Chose your relations wisely.

[@iansweet8978]

Honestly, isolating yourself isn’t healthy, but there’s nothing more satisfying than becoming your own close friend. Socializing is good, but it’s also very distracting and can fill your head with all kinds of funny ideas that aren’t natural or helpful. Just my take on it, so to each their own, ya crazy kids

[@Lana-ou8vu]

For some reason I watch the video over and over again. I love it! Thank you so much for introducing The Dark Academia 🖤

[@mayama7433]

This video is absolutely stunning! Thank you for making this video! You are so pretty and your voice is just so calming!! Keep on filming!

[@daliamagdi6720]

She looks so elegant from the beginning of the video 🤩

[@monicamoraleshernandez1819]

I love you stated the trigger warnings about Dark Academia!!! you're the best! I love your video

[@its_katiejones]

i can't explain how much peace you bring me Ruby 🤎

[@f.c.2848]

Oh my gosh, so excited about this video 😍😍 I love it Ruby !!

[@queen0fhell193]

Oh my...that song! "Achiles come down" by Gang of youths is a wonderful masterpiece. Since I discovered it, about a month ago, I'm obsessed with it.

[@margotnardone8753]

a good girl's guide to murder is one of my favorite books, and I definitely recommend it to those just getting into the aesthetic!

[@we_are_ohana7000]

Ruby this video is amazing ! Thank you so much for your dedication and all the time you put in it ! ☺️❤️

[@clichepuffoodie]

This video is so beautifully edited! Wow!

[@Why_violet]

the cinematography of this video is such high quality! I noticed you have been refining your editing style in your recent videos, which is not going unnoticed :) so thank you Ruby, it's a beautiful video and your passion really inspires

[@RubyGranger8]

ah that means a lot for you to comment that Lisa!! x

[@juliaschmidt2494]

Her:"anything by Tchaikovsky really or anything by the classical artists" Me, a german: Tchaikovsky is from the romantic epoche, just like Liszt, Chopin, Wagner, Schubert, Berlioz and Beethoven.

[@puddle8304]

+ Robert Schumann :) (Komme auch aus Deutschland🙈)

[@Atmviola]

Honestly, I think the Second Viennese School composers (Webern, Schoenberg, Berg) fit the dark academia aesthetic best!

[@samiraansari5686]

Yes, but in colloquial language, the romantic period and a few others usually tend to be grouped together as „classical music“, (in the same way that the written works of this era are usually called „classic literature“), so that is obviously what she meant.

[@martinalico5186]

This is the main problem when you want to "look like" but you're really not

[@exlibrisnoctis]

This video fuels me in ways I cannot describe, absolute perfection.

[@analu4971]

ruby's positive mindset makes me feel happy :)

[@ameliawiseman1158]

I’d recommend the soundtracks of the imitation game the book thief and to kill a mockingbird

[@romanoffedits_2857]

I love harry potter too

[@lmerce3855]

I find this so fascinating... how I've adored many of the things you've classified as "dark academia". How many of us are attracted to these things collectively without realising . I've always wondered why am I so fascinated with the past, why do I find it so intriguing, so inspiring.

[@jenny.8915]

I really needed a video on this. Thankyou ruby!!

[@honeypotfilms6066]

idk why but candles are literally so mesmerizing to me 😌 - honeypot films

[@stephaniecairns5608]

I'd really recommend If We Were Villains by M.L. Rio and Maurice by E.M. Forster (as well as the film) 💛

[@luziasantos1353]

I was waiting for this!! So happy thank you Ruby!!

[@vicious2597]

I looove how you're so excited about this❤️🥺

[@monicab.9093]

“A light *jumper*”. Love it

[@aprilburnett2992]

To be honest I love this aesthetic, but the way it is set up is entirely too classist. Fancy tea and tea pots and cups, good paper and ink, nice notebooks, good books that don't look damaged, desks, etc. I wish there was more academic aesthetics that could comply with people with dollar store notebooks, water, and a simple computer.

[@mooony22]

lol, its funny as a student sometimes the old messed up books would easily catch my eyes. Well according to the half-blood prince that's not too bad

[@SaffariRose]

Which is ironic because the real dark academics are actual messy scatter brains with old worn out books, shoes, and clothes that don't fit quite right but have become a personality trait. A lot of them are anti-social, can't look you in the eye for a general conversation unless they are recounting something they've uncovered or read or discussing some equally strange artist /writer/ art piece or poetry. It's usually the case that when certain lifestyles become commodified, the actual essence of it dies; just like with minimalism or sustainability which has become something only the rich can participate in. It's sad.

[@daisyxoxo62]

I think chaotic academia would be a good one for you, it still focuses on old books and things but usually old ones you can get in a charity shop for a pound. Also a lot of the clothing in this branch is more mismatched and accessible to fund for cheap! I love this type of academia and I’d recommend looking into it :)

[@SaffariRose]

@@Givebackthescarf Ruby only shows her lifestyle through a lense so ofcourse it's going to be stylized for public consumption. Nobody knows what she's like behind all that except her family and close friends. She could be as scatter-brained as the average academia. Moreso, I wasn't even talking about her in particular but the faux aesethetics of it in general. It IS romanticized in a way that makes it pleasurable to be viewed but not so much to be experienced and for something that should technically be accessible, has become exclusory even though it's way removed from it's stuffy Oxford/Cambridge origins. So I'm not exactly sure why you jumped to conclusions on a general topic to label her what I didn't and even inserted your ADHD as if I attacked general hygiene or organization skills. If it didn't apply to you, why are you bothered?

[@chrissanbolario8957]

Out of all the dark academia tutorial videos that I've watched, this is the most helpful one.

[@sunandajo4559]

this is THE BEST video about dark academia I have come across so far....thank you so much I Iove it!

[@abcdemi]

I absolutely love this aesthetic. It encompasses literally everything I love! I'm so glad that this aesthetic became a thing on the Internet because it's so very hard to find people with the same interests 'in real life'... I was thinking that it might be fun to make a group chat on Instagram where we can meet people like-minded who share this aesthetic. Would anyone be interested in joining such a chat?

[@yasibasi]

Me definitely! @yasmoonya

[@arcane7636]

I’m interested too

[@murdermcmurderface]

Me!

[@Sukerkin]

:smiles: So it seems my university days were well ahead of the aesthetic curve - I was fashionable for once ... just forty years early!

[@cameronadkins]

For a long time I never knew I was combining cottagecore and dark academia in my own personal preferences in style. Thank you for this video in bringing more awareness to the dark academia aesthetic! 🙂

[@aadishreee]

Your aesthetic is perfect Ruby ! ☺️

[@blindschach]

I think you would love the book “Possession. A romance” by a.s. Byatt. Two modern researchers on the pursuit of Victorian poets

[@meadowwalk]

Oooo I LOVE the movie too!! Seen it like 5 times.

[@rebekarozikova2968]

I am in looooooove with Poldark series !🤍✨ the cast, the atmosphere, the music - just wow ! You should watch it :))

[@thechrisandkateshow4344]

Love the amount of effort and research put into this video!

[@alexaung5462]

Love the motivational words! Such a beautiful person inside and out! 🥰

[@deenaelsageorge351]

I JUST STARTED ADOPTING DA INTO MY LIFE IN THE PAST FEW DAYS AND THIS HAPPENS!

[@yveaszz]

10:30 why did i start crying as soon as i recognized achilles, come down

[@mayaavanthi]

Ruby I love your videos - You always inspire me!!! ❤️

[@nthl1353]

Thank you so much Ruby! I started wondering what dark academia was all about a few weeks ago, so your video came just right for me :D Also, it is just so beautifully made, your videos always make me wanting to close KZbin and go back studying :D 🥰

[@lonewolf1374]

You need to read "The Historian" by Elizabeth Kostova "To you, perceptive reader, I bequeath my history...."

[@sumayyahkhan8897]

18 likes no views. Nice "Knowledge is like an ocean which has no end"- Same comment i made on the other video. What happened to it?

[@RubyGranger8]

Sorry about that! I uploaded the first draft of the video by accident!

[@sabibarahman7278]

KZbin does not display the views immediately unlike the likes.

[@tekianbeyenegmicale5360]

@@sabibarahman7278 ya

[@sumayyahkhan8897]

@@sabibarahman7278 ohh, that explains it

[@zaasaa_art]

I loved it when you mentioned the criticisms, because this part is most of the time missed and I think the best way is to see both dark and bright sides of it.

[@ej3372]

I LOVE YOUR WRITING STILL LIKE WHAT ITS SO GOOD