18519. FASHIONABLE WOMEN IN HITCHCOCK’S FILMS. This paper discusses the stereotypical images of fashionable women in Alfred Hitchcock’s films and inquires if these images are a sign of sexist oppression or artistic expression. The paper examines Hitchcock’s relationships with actresses as well as scenes from various films, including Rear Window (1954), North by Northwest (1959) and Psycho (1960), among others. It is concluded that both answers are correct; Hitchcock used women’s fashions as part of his visual style and he was also influenced by the prevailing patriarchal attitudes of his time. KEYWORDS: film fashion Hitchcock women feminism. APA Style. 8 pages, 19 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources. 2,036 words.