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Love on Trend

Love on Trend

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

2021

Director

Nicholas Humphries

Runtime

85 minutes

Average Rating

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Love on Trend follows a conventional aspirational arc common to the television romance genre. The plot focuses on a small-town girl's journey toward professional success and romantic fulfillment in the New York fashion industry. The film prioritizes individualistic success and standard emotional beats. It lacks the intentionality needed to interrogate systemic power dynamics or represent underrepresented identities effectively. Ultimately, the production aligns with traditional narrative structures rather than challenging social hierarchies or integrating complex identity politics.

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Category Breakdown

Does Love on Trend have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story focuses on a single romantic relationship for the main character. It sticks to traditional romantic clichés without showing any non-straight identities.

How does Love on Trend portray gender?

Fair

Allie Ederling takes control through her fashion career. However, the film follows typical female empowerment clichés without challenging traditional masculinity.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Love on Trend?

Limited

The New York setting offers potential for diversity, but the narrative centers on an individual journey. There is no indication of a non-Anglo-Saxon majority cast.

How does Love on Trend represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film emphasizes Western aspirational values like individualism and careerism. It lacks critiques of traditional institutions or perspectives that consider secularism.

Does Love on Trend include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters dealing with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent experiences within the narrative.

Present on Screen

  • The protagonist drives her professional ambitions in the fashion world.

Limited or Absent

  • The narrative relies heavily on traditional romantic clichés and conventional social hierarchies.
  • There is a lack of representation for LGBTQ+ identities and diverse racial backgrounds.
  • The story misses opportunities to explore disability or neurodivergent experiences.

Official Synopsis

When Allie Ederling left her small town to move to New York to pursue her dream of becoming a fashion designer, little did she imagine that the city had big plans for her… and for her heart!

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