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— dark academia + wanderlust

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— i. introduction

wanderlust refers to the strong desire of wanting to wander, travel, explore the world, and engage with different cultures and experiences. it frequently represents a strong desire for personal growth through experiencing the unknown, confronting unforeseen challenges, and learning about foreign cultures, behaviors, and ways of life.

dark academia, on the other hand, is a popular aesthetic and internet subculture that centers around classic literature, the pursuit of self-discovery, and a general passion for knowledge and learning. this subculture is also often associated with ancient art, classical Greek and Latin, and Gothic architecture.

— the following slides will categorize the similarities found in the interests and motives of wanderlust and dark academia into a niche of their own. enjoy!

— ii. dark academia + wanderlust

wanderlust with ‘dark academic’ motivations consists of the desire to escape and the dissatisfaction that the restlessness and restrictions of staying in one place bring.

this niche can be explained by a strong drive to learn new things and gain knowledge through observation, analysis, and experience.

self-improvement, active thinking, and focus are all readily encouraged as well, along with the blatant desire to always be seeing and always be consuming something you haven't before.

— iii. clothing & accessories

ornate blouses collars berets flowing skirts cross-body messenger bags sailor-style shirts sun hats leather rucksacks travel guides long, flowy dresses cufflinks brooches messy buns vintage reels vests crew socks lightweight scarves burgundy lipstick khaki pants woody, vanilla fragrances trench coats sleeveless dresses fine, minimal jewlery sandals tunics film cameras white t shirts neutral eye shadow compasses tote bags sweaters tied over shoulders white crew socks glasses

— iv. related activities

attending socials, being drunk, engaging in conversation

collecting postage stamps, planning vacations, never staying in one foreign place for long

always being exhausted after a day out but resting with a sense of fulfilment and a grim realization that the day's never really over

visiting libraries, prestigious campuses, art museums, historic houses, chapels

existing, daydreaming, note-taking

observing societies, people, behaviors, and culture

sketching architecture and the humans around you

somehow being both an early bird and a night owl at once

attending dinner parties, coffee dates, and picnics

recording your observations through voice recorders or journals

exoloring gothic / beaux-arts buildings baroque palaces, english manors, victorian streets, neoclassical architecture

using film cameras, polaroids, vintage filters, and film reels

spending days with the adrenaline that screams 'tomorrow doesn't exist' with a steandiness that whispers 'today doesn't end unless we want it to'

inspiring a sense of weightlessness and a desire for the unknown in the people around you

exploring archives and libraries

being giddy with the thought of experiencing something strange or unusual

traveling by planes, buses, boats, cars, trailers, ferries, bicycles, you name it

visiting run-down / vintage record stores

penning letters / filming blogs to loved ones describing your travels

having a special fondness for horses and birds

messenger bags overflowing with travel guides, letters, and snacks

always forming unusual connections that come in handy later on

collecting souvenirs, trinkets, and obscure items with grander meaning behind them

— v. references

cr. aesthetics wiki (dark academia, wanderlust), wikipedia (dark academia), pinterest, wikihow (how to dress like a tourist), theartofsimple (what to wear when you travel), wardrobeoxygen (how to be a stylish tourist)