Dark academia outfits

These looks are dark academia: tweed, plaid, blazers, cardigans and loafers. Each piece is named by its designer and sold by an independent boutique in Toronto. The newest looks come first.

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The pieces of A rust satin fringe dress under a black mirror blazer

A rust satin fringe dress under a black mirror blazer

The pieces of A camel tweed jacket and a long pleated skirt for dark academia

A camel tweed jacket and a long pleated skirt for dark academia

The pieces of A beige jacket with a silk tie over a navy shirt and stone cords

A beige jacket with a silk tie over a navy shirt and stone cords

The pieces of A plaid wool jacket and wheat boots on a black form

A plaid wool jacket and wheat boots on a black form

The pieces of A black knit jacket and glazed jeans for a night out

A black knit jacket and glazed jeans for a night out

The pieces of An argyle cardigan and a mohair polo in the hall mirror

An argyle cardigan and a mohair polo in the hall mirror

The pieces of A Patou camel jacket on a Paris morning

A Patou camel jacket on a Paris morning

The pieces of A pleated black blazer in a Paris hotel mirror

A pleated black blazer in a Paris hotel mirror

The pieces of Red spiked Louboutin loafers in a hotel hall mirror

Red spiked Louboutin loafers in a hotel hall mirror

The pieces of Tan suede sacai Blazers on a Stockholm morning

Tan suede sacai Blazers on a Stockholm morning

The pieces of A plaid hooded shirt and rust corduroy for Thanksgiving

A plaid hooded shirt and rust corduroy for Thanksgiving

The pieces of A camel wool hooded jacket on a Copenhagen canal

A camel wool hooded jacket on a Copenhagen canal

The pieces of A camel puffer in a Vienna hotel mirror

A camel puffer in a Vienna hotel mirror

The pieces of A Mackage shearling collar jacket in the lobby mirror

A Mackage shearling collar jacket in the lobby mirror

The pieces of A black Moncler puffer, a cream hoodie and cocoon trousers

A black Moncler puffer, a cream hoodie and cocoon trousers

The pieces of A black double breasted overcoat at dusk

A black double breasted overcoat at dusk

The pieces of A rhubarb pinstripe coat on a marble stair

A rhubarb pinstripe coat on a marble stair

The pieces of A charcoal flannel suit and a camel turtleneck for the office party

A charcoal flannel suit and a camel turtleneck for the office party

The pieces of A black blazer and green loafers in Marylebone

A black blazer and green loafers in Marylebone

The pieces of A long cream puffer in the fitting room

A long cream puffer in the fitting room

The pieces of A tweed mini and sequin sneakers in Mayfair

A tweed mini and sequin sneakers in Mayfair

The pieces of A burgundy varsity jacket on the stair landing

A burgundy varsity jacket on the stair landing

The pieces of Navy loafers and a Porter bag

Navy loafers and a Porter bag

The pieces of Red Guidi shoes and a padded bag

Red Guidi shoes and a padded bag

The pieces of A black blazer at the restaurant

A black blazer at the restaurant

The pieces of A brown check cardigan after closing

A brown check cardigan after closing

The pieces of A cardigan for New Year's Eve

A cardigan for New Year's Eve

The pieces of An open collar at the hotel bar

An open collar at the hotel bar

The pieces of Camel wool and brown tweed

Camel wool and brown tweed

The pieces of Grey plaid and Milk laces

Grey plaid and Milk laces

The pieces of Padded wool and leopard boots

Padded wool and leopard boots

Grey Masnada coat over a pale shirt and swamp cargo trousers, with birch and charcoal Hoka loafers against a pale studio wall.

A grey coat and swamp cargos in still air

A black Patou top, white Nina Ricci tweed skirt and burgundy Guidi boots.

Black and tweed on brushed aluminium

A lilac Carbone cardigan, swamp Masnada cargo trousers and black Guidi boots.

Lilac and swamp over cotton

An adult woman wears peach tailoring and greige by a toronto rooflight in Toronto.

Peach tailoring and greige by a Toronto rooflight

A fango Masnada cardigan, brown Homme Plisse trousers and beige Guidi loafers.

Fango and brown on travertine

A plain Sunspel tee, Sies Marjan striped wool trousers and printed boots by both on a metal tray.

Beige cotton and wool on a London tray

A black COOR sweater, indigo jeans and burgundy Dr. Martens penny loafers on pale concrete.

Black knit and indigo in the East Village

A cream COOR cardigan, grey cargo trousers and Dr. Martens brogues in brown and grey leather.

Cream rib and grey cargos for Bloomsbury

An adult woman wears a sage Magliano cardigan, navy Undercover cargos and cream Veja trainers in Tokyo.

A salvia cardigan and navy cargos in Daikanyama

An adult woman wears a brown Coperni plaid shirt with an attached hood, black Ruohan trousers and white piped Guidi boots in Toronto.

A brown hooded shirt and black trousers on Ossington

An adult man wears a black circle graphic tee, faded dark bootcut jeans and green suede loafers on a London street.

A circle graphic and dark denim in Dalston

A grey COOR argyle cardigan and black jeans with black Dr. Martens shoes.

Grey argyle and black jeans on Dundas

A faceless display mannequin in a New York showroom. A pale yellow COOR cardigan sits over a white ribbed tank, black trousers and Guidi derbies.

Yellow argyle for a brooklyn studio

An adult woman wears a brown Undercover polo and ivory trousers with silver Veja trainers in London.

A brown polo and white trousers in Marylebone

An adult man wears a pale band collar shirt, light purple pleated trousers and black tassel loafers on a Tokyo street.

Flint and purple pleats in Jimbocho

An adult man wears an ecru stand collar jacket, black tee and grey pleated trousers with black tassel loafers in Tokyo.

Ecru and grey layers in Yanaka

An overhead flatlay of a cream COOR cardigan, washed black A.P.C. jeans and white Dr. Martens shoes with straps.

Cream rib and black denim for Marylebone

An adult man wears a black blouson, grey argyle cardigan and pale blue jeans with orange detailed trainers in New York.

A black blouson and grey argyle in Tribeca

An adult man wears a cream rib cardigan and pale beige trousers with orange suede shoes beside a Toronto park.

Cream knit and orange suede by Trinity Bellwoods

An adult man wears a patchwork wool coat, navy tee and brown striped trousers with dark tassel loafers in London.

A patchwork coat and brown trousers in Islington

The pieces of Brown leather on an early SoHo morning

Brown leather on an early SoHo morning

The pieces of Green tailoring by a Bloomsbury square

Green tailoring by a Bloomsbury square

An adult woman wears cream and blue Pleats Please layers, black cocoon trousers and pale blue Guidi shoes in a Tokyo courtyard.

Blue fold lines in Kiyosumi

Blue grey pleated tailoring and a pale grey polo are laid out above cream tassel loafers on pale stone.

Blue grey kersey pleats in Aoyama

Flat lay of a beige RUOHAN jacket, a light grey MM6 cardigan, ivory INTO THE EAST trousers and sand Guidi boots.

A cabin in January

Flat lay of a black Issey Miyake jacket, a chocolate UJOH shirt, black trousers and black Louis Vuitton sneakers.

Date night in black and chocolate

Flat lay of a black Moncler jacket, a grey Undercover cardigan, black Issey Miyake trousers and black Guidi boots.

Winter in black and grey

Flat lay of a black Undercover blazer, a black UJOH shirt and dark brown Issey Miyake trousers.

A black blazer for date night

Flat lay of a pale gold INTO THE EAST skirt, a black MM6 blazer and red Guidi derbies.

A Christmas party in champagne

Flat lay of a white Sulvam jacket, a black Masnada sweater and black trousers.

A white leather jacket at night

Flat lay of a black Coperni jumpsuit, a black Undercover jacket, black Guidi boots and a Chrome Hearts safety pin.

New Year's Eve in black and silver

Flat lay of a black COOR jacket, a black Masnada sweater, black Helmut Lang trousers and black Guidi boots.

Black leather from gloves to boots

Flat lay of a chocolate brown Ottolinger blazer, a chocolate skirt, dark brown Guidi boots and a brown RUOHAN bag.

Chocolate pinstripe for December

Flat lay of a black Issey Miyake shirt, black COOR jeans, a Chrome Hearts belt, a wallet chain and black loafers.

Chrome Hearts silver on black

Flat lay of a grey and beige Undercover blazer, a grey COOR hoodie, charcoal trousers and grey Rick Owens sneakers.

Grey on grey in four shades

Flat lay of a black Y-3 jacket, a black UJOH top, black trousers and dark brown Undercover sneakers.

Japanese designers in black wool

Flat lay of a black Mackage jacket, black INTO THE EAST trousers, deep burgundy Guidi boots and a black Goyard bag.

A black wrap coat on a winter rooftop

Flat lay of a black Supreme jacket, a black A.P.C. sweater, black COOR trousers and black Dr. Martens boots.

A faux fur hood for a winter rooftop

Flat lay of a chocolate brown INTO THE EAST jacket, chocolate brown trousers and burgundy Guidi shoes.

Chocolate tweed for Sunday brunch

Flat lay of a black Issey Miyake blazer, a black Y-3 shirt, black Sulvam trousers and black Rick Owens sneakers.

Pinstripe trousers for after work drinks

Flat lay of a camel Mackage jacket, a white Nina Ricci polo, ivory INTO THE EAST trousers and beige Guidi loafers.

A camel wrap jacket for a fall brunch

Flat lay of a black Mackage parka, black Nina Ricci trousers, oxblood MM6 boots and a black Glass Cypress scarf.

A long belted puffer for winter

Flat lay of a black INTO THE EAST vest, a blue and brown Litkovska shirt and a coffee skirt.

Dark academia for a fall dinner

Flat lay of a grey Mackage jacket, a chocolate brown Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY vest and a brown Patou skirt.

Dark academia in a knit vest

Flat lay of a light grey Issey Miyake jacket, a black Masnada T-shirt and ivory Undercover trousers.

An evening in DIFC

Flat lay of a black Chrome Hearts jacket, black jeans, navy loafers, black glasses and a silver bracelet.

Chrome Hearts, collar to loafer

Flat lay of a black UJOH jacket, a silver UJOH shirt, a navy UJOH skirt, black Guidi boots and a grey Goyard bag.

Silver at the Kuwait Towers

Flat lay of a black Moncler jacket, a grey Undercover cardigan, charcoal trousers and black Dior ankle boots.

First snow in Toronto

Flat lay of a camel Tiger of Sweden blazer, a brown Aime Leon Dore polo and light grey Louis Vuitton track pants.

Lake Como by boat

Flat lay of a chocolate UJOH shirt, beige Issey Miyake trousers, black Chrome Hearts loafers and a beige Dior bag.

Golden hour on a Downtown rooftop

Flat lay of a graphite Helmut Lang jacket, a green Issey Miyake cardigan and graphite trousers.

Back at the office in January

Flat lay of a cream Moncler puffer, a taupe RUOHAN top, ivory INTO THE EAST trousers and white Guidi boots.

Après ski in Courchevel

Flat lay of a black Tiger of Sweden blazer, a blue Hermes shirt and white Chrome Hearts chinos.

Monaco, before dinner

Flat lay of a chocolate brown INTO THE EAST jacket, a dark chocolate brown turtleneck and a black Litkovska skirt.

Ginkgo season in Seoul

Flat lay of a black Helmut Lang dress, a black MM6 blazer, slate grey Guidi boots and a black Dior bag.

New Year's Eve in London

Flat lay of a brown RUOHAN jacket, a grey MM6 cardigan, a black INTO THE EAST skirt and burgundy Guidi boots.

October in Saint-Germain

Flat lay of a brown Rick Owens jacket, a navy Louis Vuitton cardigan, blue Kapital jeans and black Guidi derbies.

Thanksgiving dinner in Connecticut

Flat lay of a black Undercover jacket, a pale blue Litkovska shirt, a black Patou skirt and black Guidi derbies.

Office siren for after work drinks

Flat lay of a brown Les Deux coat, a white COOR shirt, a cream Drôle de Monsieur vest and brown trousers.

A herringbone coat for a fall dinner

Flat lay of a charcoal MM6 cardigan, ivory Undercover trousers, black Guidi derbies and a silver Tom Wood ring.

A first dinner

Flat lay of a white Aime Leon Dore polo, a yellow Loro Piana vest and navy UJOH trousers.

A weekend at the marina

Flat lay of a grey Issey Miyake dress, a black cardigan, black MM6 ballet flats and a yellow Louis Vuitton bag.

A flight to Paris

Flat lay of a black Undercover blazer, a black Rick Owens T-shirt, black cargo pants and black Guidi loafers.

A late supper in black

Flat lay of a pale blue Litkovska shirt, sand UJOH trousers, burgundy Guidi shoes and a black Goyard tote.

A lawn in the Hamptons

Flat lay of a black Undercover jacket, a black Louis Vuitton sweater and black UJOH trousers.

A Christmas party at the hotel bar

Flat lay of a grey and beige Undercover blazer, a green Aime Leon Dore sweatshirt and brown trousers.

A weekend in the Cotswolds

Flat lay of a camel Tiger of Sweden blazer, a black Balenciaga shirt and black Helmut Lang trousers.

A late dinner in Tribeca

Flat lay of a black Issey Miyake blazer, a grey UJOH shirt, grey trousers and black Louis Vuitton sneakers.

A Monday in the City of London

Flat lay of a rust Undercover blazer, dark taupe RUOHAN trousers, black Guidi derbies and a navy Goyard bag.

A workday in Midtown