Dark Academia Shirts

Dark academia shirts at Venice Press are original-art tees with a library-by-candlelight mood: two vintage typewriter designs, a potion bottle, a mushroom study, Western Gothic and Tea Loving Librarian. Each tee is $32, unisex S to 2XL, pressed to order in 1-3 business days, and ships to the US and Canada.

Candlelight, old libraries, a typewriter that has seen things. Dark academia is a mood, and these shirts are dressed for it: vintage typewriters, western gothic, a potion bottle or two, and a librarian who runs on tea.

Original artwork from our crew on 4.5 oz ring-spun cotton, unisex S to 2XL, in colors that sit right under a wool coat. Free shipping over $75.

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Dark academia shirt questions

Which dark academia shirt should I choose?

Writers and anyone who loves old machines usually pick the Typewriter or Monkey on a Typewriter tee. Potion and Mushroom lean witchy and botanical, Western Gothic is the darkest of the set, and Tea Loving Librarian suits readers and librarians. Our dark academia shirts guide shows how to wear them.

What sizes do the dark academia shirts come in?

Every design here comes in unisex S to 2XL with a slightly relaxed fit. If you are between sizes, size up. Measurements are in our size guide.

What are the shirts made of?

4.5 oz ring-spun cotton. Heather colours are a cotton-polyester blend. Wash cold, inside out, and don't iron the print. See our t-shirts page for fabric, fit and care.

How soon will my order arrive?

Each shirt is pressed to order in 1-3 business days, then ships within the US or Canada with tracking emailed. Made-to-order shirts can't be returned or exchanged, but damaged or misprinted shirts are replaced free.