DIOR WAS GOOD AND NO I WASN'T KIDNAPPED (Fall 2022 Haute Couture Fashion Week Review)

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  • čas přidán 18. 07. 2022
  • The Dior Haute Couture collection by Maria Grazia Chirui was surprisingly good. Collaborating with Olesia Trofymenko, a Ukrainian artist, on her "Tree of Life" graphics was an intelligent way to incorporate her usual artist collaborations with something more serious. She referenced a lot of Ukrainian folk clothing, and did so pretty well, giving the homely embroidery the Parisian touch. While she still lacked the exaggerated proportions of Christian Dior, which is always a letdown, the collection fared quite well for one of the first times.
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Komentáře • 334

  • @gabymalone
    @gabymalone Před rokem +1750

    “Dior was good” sounds exactly like something you would say if you were kidnapped and needed to let us know 🧐

    • @JuanyMoon
      @JuanyMoon Před rokem +17

      Deadass 🤣🤣🤣

    • @lovethefields
      @lovethefields Před rokem +41

      Clap once and wink if you need help

    • @Chrish23
      @Chrish23 Před rokem +21

      Where is Luke and what did you do to him? This one is obviously a deep fake.

    • @laureljohnson5948
      @laureljohnson5948 Před rokem +2

      😂

    • @blackcat6508
      @blackcat6508 Před rokem +16

      This time Dior was actually good, just compare it to Chanel this season lol

  • @Anna-e9rgy
    @Anna-e9rgy Před rokem +973

    This collection by Dior really warms my heart as a ukrainian, seeing how howadays ukrainian culture is at risk of being destroyed. I love the subtle nods to our native dress and embroidery motifs, without borderline cultural appropriation. And also big thanks to you for the amount of research you've done about Ukraine's history of fashion.💙💛

    • @mayav927
      @mayav927 Před rokem +34

      I think it’s a great sign for the designer if people from that culture find it more on the cultural appreciation side instead of appropriation. I’m so sorry for what’s happening to your culture and I hope it isn’t destroyed. It’s a beautiful culture

    • @mavisary.8503
      @mavisary.8503 Před rokem +6

      💙💛🇺🇦🇺🇦

    • @josephc8752
      @josephc8752 Před rokem +10

      Honest questioning, sorry if I sound ignorant but did the collection really use elements of Ukrainian culture? Like some of the coats did but the rest I felt like were elements also found in Scandinavian attire from similar periods. I just feel that ysl’s collection was a better representation of Eastern European attire but you lmk.

    • @raincloudsradio8900
      @raincloudsradio8900 Před rokem +4

      @@josephc8752 I'm not am expert by any means but iv always noticed similarities between Ukrainian folk wear and Sandinavian folk wear

    • @marianakiselova6913
      @marianakiselova6913 Před rokem +3

      @@raincloudsradio8900 which is only logical, since Kyiv Rus novelty were of Scandinavian descent.

  • @latristessdurera8763
    @latristessdurera8763 Před rokem +496

    I think Maria Grazia just needs a theme, otherwise she falls flat on her face. Also lovely to see so many Ukrainians here! I have a Ukrainian maternal grandfather, so seeing all the references was lovely.

  • @nanazp8534
    @nanazp8534 Před rokem +300

    As Ukrainian I am so thankful to Dior for bringing our national vibes to the collection💙💛

    • @josephc8752
      @josephc8752 Před rokem +1

      Honest questioning, sorry if I sound ignorant but did the collection really use elements of Ukrainian culture? Like some of the coats did but the rest I felt like were elements also found in Scandinavian attire from similar periods

    • @magix33
      @magix33 Před rokem +3

      @@josephc8752 yes - coming from a romanian since we have similar attire

  • @III-wb5dk
    @III-wb5dk Před rokem +313

    I’ve come to realize that Dior under Maria Grazia Chiuri is like a scale that is always slightly balanced towards the bad side-
    for every little good thing she does (like the Couture Collection) she does something really bad (like stealing the traditional Chinese MaMian skirt and branding it as Dior’s own invention in her ready to wear) lol😅😅

    • @chunxiao2778
      @chunxiao2778 Před rokem +23

      Yes! I was looking for a comment about the mamianqun.

    • @Asummersdaydreamer14
      @Asummersdaydreamer14 Před rokem +20

      Learned about the mamian skirt news due to the cdramas channel AvenueX. The construction similarities are too much imo to not even give an “inspired by____” mention in the item description.
      Never a good look for an international brand to not consider having multiple eyes look over an item before releasing something that infringes on any culture’s historical/ traditional clothing.

    • @titanialee8430
      @titanialee8430 Před rokem +9

      love from China!We love our own cultures.It's such a shame that they stole it without any apologize!

    • @loryasis7837
      @loryasis7837 Před rokem +1

      @@titanialee8430 lol. The irony of that. Heaven forbid someone copy from China. 😂

  • @Jer-lp3qz
    @Jer-lp3qz Před rokem +136

    “I am the conductor.” Brb, dying. No one balances respect and shade so exquisitely as Luke Marr. 🖤

  • @rachel1713
    @rachel1713 Před rokem +96

    I wouldn’t classify these looks as ‘couture’ but as ready to wear they’re actually quite good! I would definitely wear a lot of these pieces!

    • @kneau
      @kneau Před rokem +11

      No one is/was classifying these as 'couture' -- this is the 2022-2023 _Haute_ Couture Collection.

    • @Genevieve1023
      @Genevieve1023 Před rokem +20

      The hand embroidered elements and custom fittings are what require them to be couture. Couture doesn't always have to have the kind of over the top artistic experience you get from Schiaparelli or Gautier.

  • @ethanpolley1085
    @ethanpolley1085 Před rokem +72

    Maria Grazia had an allergic reaction and accidentally sneezed out a good collection

  • @elinagrooman6301
    @elinagrooman6301 Před rokem +78

    I've been a little disappointed with the last few collections, but I really liked this one! As someone who sews with a lot of historical techniques, it's always so neat to see such beautiful embroidery and smocking!

  • @ariftintime
    @ariftintime Před rokem +49

    Nice! One thing though, a lot of the stuff you're calling 'braid' would be better categorised as smocking, which as far as I know is also a very popular technique in Ukrainian and other Eastern European folk dress. I highly recommend looking it up! Its done by gathering up fabric and then embroidering on top of those gathers. It can be really intricate and pretty, and you can create really interesting patterns and textures

    • @bethanyjensen7749
      @bethanyjensen7749 Před rokem +6

      yea! also found in English peasant wear, a concept sadly lost, unlike Ukraines beautiful folk wear. closest you can get to the idea of english folk clothing is hobbit clothes. my mum can smock, it is beautiful on baby clothing for special occasions. special machines speed up the gathering process.

  • @Vivek-co2ed
    @Vivek-co2ed Před rokem +62

    Honestly was feeling a bit under the weather today,now that Luke has uploaded makes the day a little better.

  • @esthermerriken4408
    @esthermerriken4408 Před rokem +53

    Ok, normally these shows are full of "art peices" I would never want to actually wear. (Make for some nice eye candy tho!) This stuff I actually want!

  • @lilymariee
    @lilymariee Před rokem +44

    simple, and elegant. what dior is meant to be. hopefully we keep moving in the right direction

  • @ovh992
    @ovh992 Před rokem +16

    I also loved the collection. It was obvious that it was designed by a woman for women to actually wear. Quiet luxury. Soft applause. 🐇 👏🏼

  • @ChristinaCatFoster
    @ChristinaCatFoster Před rokem +14

    As much as I love watching you hate on bad fashion, I love watching you enjoy fashion even more.

  • @chelsealee9459
    @chelsealee9459 Před rokem +20

    I find this extremely wearable, which is interesting since haute couture

  • @paulinarasmussonkling8041

    That beige gown with geometric braiding really was lovely, especially the skirt. Not sure about the sleeves, they feel a little awkward. The two panelled coats though, wow! Inspiring for home projects.

  • @samanthamoore5180
    @samanthamoore5180 Před rokem +5

    I love the simplicity of the garment and the elegance of the embroidery. It's about time we got to see excellent embroidery shine. I would invest in some of these.

  • @lover2875
    @lover2875 Před rokem +39

    4:13 This style of a coat reminded me a lot of the soviet overcoat (even Russia's Imperial times, when Ukraine was a part of it ). The original name is Shinyel(Шинель), there are lots of variations and styles of it, the Dior's variation really goes back to the 18th-19th century, where peasants would wear shabby overcoats, mostly made from sheepskin. Most people could not afford buttons and exquisite stitching, the coats would look rough and bulky, usually tied with a belt made from leftover skin and I think Dior's version could reference exactly that.

  • @Kuddi11
    @Kuddi11 Před rokem +18

    This was a very good collection, although a bit commercial for Haute Couture. But this will sell fantastically and make Dior a ton of money. I like the subtle influence of traditional Ukrainian culture a lot🇺🇦

  • @Soleils
    @Soleils Před rokem +7

    The coat with pannels was beautiful, I wish the idea would have been explored more. After watching the entire video that's what is most memorable

  • @joycelyntaylor3136
    @joycelyntaylor3136 Před rokem +28

    The Ukrainian theme is patriotic well-executed and simply lovely. I like the dark and bold colored pieces the best in this collection.

  • @cinephile1712
    @cinephile1712 Před rokem +36

    I appreciated some of the more vibrant looks, but had a hard time getting into the washed out ones. The Ukrainian references were kind of a two-fer: very timely support for the current Ukrainian efforts and overall culture; and a way to present a more cohesive, interesting collection. I do wonder about Luke being kidnapped, though…

  • @Peter-Pantomime
    @Peter-Pantomime Před rokem +10

    Loved the use of guipure and embroidery in this collection. And wow was that third jacket just stunning. You can clearly see the reference to the ukrainian tree of life motif, but it also echoes woodcut design. I've been quietly speculating that we're going to start seeing a resurgence of medieval design and silhouette references, and I think this will lead nicely into that.

  • @andreagayle7510
    @andreagayle7510 Před rokem +3

    The beige dresses with embroidery are BEAUTIFUL and subtle enough they don’t looks like costumes. Gorgeous

  • @feythii
    @feythii Před rokem +17

    Hi Luke, would love to hear your thoughts on the Mamianqun, Dior skirt issue! A skirt from Dior’s new ready to wear collection bears striking similarity in appearance and structure as the historical Chinese garment, the mamian skirt. Dior did not acknowledge that this design was inspired by the Chinese garment, instead calling it a “hallmark Dior silhouette” and “new elegant and modern variation” when it is in fact based on a Chinese garment with a long history. If you would like more info, CZcamsrs Shiyin and AvenueX have videos up on the issue.

  • @manic_girl
    @manic_girl Před rokem +12

    As a Ukrainian I love this collection! We have such a rich culture and I love seeing it represented, especially the heavy embroidery ❤️

  • @YK_1975
    @YK_1975 Před rokem +19

    I'm Ukrainian and its so amazing to see my culture being acknowledged! Dior has created a beautiful collection. Thank you Luke for highlighting this collection at you channel and for doing all of this research and showing pictures of beautiful Ukrainians in their national costumes. It warms my heart so much! Glory to Ukraine💙💛

  • @tokitobe2450
    @tokitobe2450 Před rokem +4

    I can't get enough of your videos; the commentary is so intriguing and well-written/spoken. Probably 80% of what I know about brands, I learned from your channel or books mentioned in your channel, and I don't own a single branded item from these haute fashion, but the history is so intriguing.

  • @TheGrumpyAngelPR
    @TheGrumpyAngelPR Před rokem +5

    I really enjoyed the way this video was edited. Feels different, fresh and fun. Thank you for always sharing your hard work with us.
    Be safe! 💖

  • @skinlesschickennugget2411

    Recently watched A LOT of your older videos... i really appreachiate you and your channel! Thank you for being and staying yourself‼💜💜

  • @ozgirl45
    @ozgirl45 Před rokem +2

    A great video! You bring so much into your analyses in terms of knowledge and research - as well as being entertaining.
    The high necked and embroidered dresses are gorgeous but I particularly love that embroidered jacket.

  • @sophie7780
    @sophie7780 Před rokem +3

    i'm a ukrainian and it's so heartwarming to see people celebrating our beautiful clothing and textile traditions

  • @Juliet7Rose
    @Juliet7Rose Před rokem +1

    I so appreciate your deep analytical skills dude. Such a great watch

  • @matthewmedlyn9087
    @matthewmedlyn9087 Před rokem +19

    This is exactly what Dior would make you say if they *have* kidnapped you, Luke just like this comment or double-blink in the next video or something to give us a sign and we'll come rescue you!

  • @jungleful
    @jungleful Před rokem

    Love it. Your commentary is so much more than opinion, it’s educated and historical, always well done!

  • @anastasiagerrans
    @anastasiagerrans Před rokem +5

    this title got me interested, i must say

  • @haleybaum9057
    @haleybaum9057 Před rokem

    this video is honestly so well done. thank u!!

  • @earthcitty
    @earthcitty Před rokem

    Wonderful review! Thank you so much it was a joy to watch.

  • @ernaminnie7661
    @ernaminnie7661 Před rokem

    Some really beautiful garments! Love the natural colours and style.

  • @D00BROWN
    @D00BROWN Před rokem

    I love your reviews. So informative and historical knowledge.

  • @isadilawtatlo
    @isadilawtatlo Před rokem

    a great and insightful review from you again, hautelemode!

  • @MultiEquations
    @MultiEquations Před rokem +9

    While both Dior and Chanel's clothes are never groundbreaking, I have to give it to Dior for making wearable but boring clothes. You can always get at least 5 interesting looks out of MGC's collections but unless there's a lot of styling or editing, you would be hard pressed to find 5 good looks for Chanel.
    Chanel's clothes regardless of their RTW or haute couture collections always looks like a fashion student with poor time management rushing before their midterm.

  • @richardmacleod5253
    @richardmacleod5253 Před rokem +82

    The Ukranian folk costumes and the YSL collections at Dior are 10 times more interesting than the beige dresses and the bland jackets at Grazia's Dior.

  • @annemarie9980
    @annemarie9980 Před rokem

    Thanks Luke !! Love this collection intricate detailing but wearable ! Beautiful💝💖

  • @teresagabriela5806
    @teresagabriela5806 Před rokem

    The hand work is incredible on some of those pieces!

  • @insulaarachnid
    @insulaarachnid Před rokem +2

    That black scoop-neck dress at 5.18 is so pretty!

  • @cherylhowe1541
    @cherylhowe1541 Před rokem

    I loved many of these! The tea color skirt, embroidered jacket and white collarless blouse is perfection.

  • @jj2389
    @jj2389 Před rokem +1

    You are the best. Love your reviews.

  • @dromo37
    @dromo37 Před rokem

    Pretty nice collection ,loved the paintings on the wall 💙💛

  • @triz.2144
    @triz.2144 Před rokem

    i was just craving some fashion-related content thanks luke

  • @claire2088
    @claire2088 Před rokem +11

    I hope you're recovering well from the shock of liking a MGC for dior collection 😂
    I thought some of the embroidery was stunning- that black dress with the white bands of embroidery- such a simple but statement piece

  • @wrv6927
    @wrv6927 Před rokem

    I just loved how you try to find references to understand certain MGC’s decisions. And having a video like this one where you comment and critic as honestly as always, saying some of it was good, just proves h0w professional you are.

  • @zersha99
    @zersha99 Před rokem +26

    I did like this line as well because how it took insperation from european historical styles and being fairly modest which is my personal taste but I was wondering if you heard about the recent scandel with the dior ready to wear and how they claimed a hanfu design from the ming dynasty as a origional skirt design. It would be interesting if you talked about how common or uncommon this happens in the industry.

  • @victorcraraujo
    @victorcraraujo Před rokem +3

    I had the same feeling about this collection. I liked a lot. So much detail and beauty

  • @zdoriksandorik
    @zdoriksandorik Před rokem

    Luke, as a very long-time Ukrainian follower I want to applaud you on the amount of thoughtful research you did into the traditional ukrainian dress. Fantastic work, truly appreciate it

  • @b3t471
    @b3t471 Před rokem

    Admittedly I’ve missed the full length haute couture and general snow reveiws, but I’m more than willing to support any direction this channel goes in!

  • @paigeo690
    @paigeo690 Před rokem

    i’m obsessed with the 3rd gown 😭 i need it

  • @sim771
    @sim771 Před rokem +2

    Hey Luke 😁 could you do a video(s) like your "History of" series but about how collections are created. So we start at step 1 and go all the way until the end. Those were my fave videos of your from literally years ago (i think i was still in uni watching them as you posted) and miss them a lot!

  • @sha8photo
    @sha8photo Před rokem +6

    I actually loved this collection

  • @jcrafthouse
    @jcrafthouse Před rokem

    I agree I was shocked by this collection. Hopefully more of this moving forward!!!!!

  • @crystalpowell8619
    @crystalpowell8619 Před rokem +1

    Like you, I was very pleasantly surprised. I really enjoyed the collection. Normally those beiges taupes would not be my vibe, but she did them really well.

  • @melindajones9389
    @melindajones9389 Před rokem

    The "smocking" of the fabric created the gathering which was breathtaking.

  • @jegaim
    @jegaim Před rokem +8

    I think Dior this time was "acceptable", specially in comparison to MGC's lastest collections.

  • @harriet.z
    @harriet.z Před rokem

    This was one of the best collection I’ve seen this year. Love.

  • @miola2083
    @miola2083 Před rokem

    Great review!

  • @huvys4396
    @huvys4396 Před rokem

    Wow this collection is honestly exquisite

  • @hv6411
    @hv6411 Před rokem

    Luke love love the way you report ❤️

  • @debraclarkbrown3264
    @debraclarkbrown3264 Před rokem +4

    Mostly loved the flowy light colors and beautiful, intricate pieces. Almost bolero shortened cropped piece i love and would probably want to modernize with a white tubey top and high waisted, wide leg slacks in cream (with that cropped jacket)..please dont gasp...like i could ever get my hands on a piece so lovely to begin with. (We werent allowed to wear anything but dresses until middle school. Slacks empower me! Wink).
    Loved your prsentation it was flawless. Oh yeah the plaid suspender style, tea length with blouse underneath was amazing....
    (Wish you could find that style somewhere for the average schmo -do a vintage shop finds and haul video Luke, please!)

  • @brownsugarable07
    @brownsugarable07 Před rokem

    I absolutely love this collection!

  • @shawnadyment
    @shawnadyment Před rokem

    Definitely really liked that panel coat :o

  • @liat256
    @liat256 Před rokem

    Love the houerglass no belt idea. Thank you.

  • @sabrinaevans8746
    @sabrinaevans8746 Před rokem +1

    This was a beautiful collection

  • @skepticalmaiden
    @skepticalmaiden Před rokem

    Really loving this collection.

  • @krystallinum
    @krystallinum Před rokem +1

    Not sure if you take suggestions but it would be dope if you started a series (or mini series) about the unsolved mysteries of the fashion world. We all know the industry has had its fair share of dark and shady moments and I know how you love to look behind the fashion too.

  • @user-lw5ks9og3z
    @user-lw5ks9og3z Před rokem +2

    As a Ukrainian I am SO grateful to Dior right now 🥰 And I am so happy Luke liked this Dior collection 💛💙

  • @ep0nym0us28
    @ep0nym0us28 Před rokem

    saw one garment from that collection on a celebrity and loved it. it had embroidery as a centrepiece. so decided to learn more. and learned why it so resonated with me - i am ukrainian and this is literally my dna. embroidery just like my grandmother did. so happy to see these creations and enjoy them

  • @fionahislop2889
    @fionahislop2889 Před rokem

    The gathering and braiding is called smocking and it is fabulous seeing the craft of mothers for their children as haute couture. We love you in New Zealand!

  • @juliebates6102
    @juliebates6102 Před rokem

    The panel coat was gorgeous

  • @amandajaynewoodhall
    @amandajaynewoodhall Před rokem +3

    Dior is so classical and detailed 🖤

  • @jeremylewis8801
    @jeremylewis8801 Před rokem

    THANK YOU, Someone who knows what they're talking about!

  • @miola2083
    @miola2083 Před rokem

    That felt coat is the ⭐!

  • @radicalaccounting
    @radicalaccounting Před rokem

    You're so funny. The scoping plad brown and orange dress...Sound of Music. Thanks for sharing.

  • @vissennav
    @vissennav Před rokem +3

    I was thinking that something is not ok with me too. I like this season Dior collection.

  • @music4life813
    @music4life813 Před rokem +1

    Wait I love the plaid look from Dior!! It’s giving Maria from Sound of Music!!

  • @ameluaclair3389
    @ameluaclair3389 Před rokem

    I am.so enjoying the ' historical ' aspects they add an entirely fresh look for someone intrigued with the why's of our behaviour & the subtle way you manage to interspersed the stroll.diwn a runway with an.understandung of " how " this outfit is intrinsically.involved with centuries of skills that are part of so many ,varied other than.apparel occupations, .

  • @lovethefields
    @lovethefields Před rokem +10

    I always wonder what the collectors and fashionista’s in a hundred years will say about this era at Dior

    • @impopquiz
      @impopquiz Před rokem

      They sleep through it. 😅

    • @zapatoshigs5792
      @zapatoshigs5792 Před rokem +2

      They'll be like, oh look fall winter collections had coats, back when global warming was still under two degrees

  • @LadyVenVen
    @LadyVenVen Před rokem

    Please please please!!!! I’m dying to see your review for Zuhair Murad Autumn-Winter 2023 Collection.

  • @PNPeopleWatcher
    @PNPeopleWatcher Před rokem

    I’d wear pieces of the collection but not styled like this. ugh. the intricate work is always appreciated.

  • @orangepeel5156
    @orangepeel5156 Před rokem +1

    the beige coat at 4:40 is 100 percent inspired by the fur coats the russian tsars/kings used to wear

  • @Ginmabes
    @Ginmabes Před rokem

    absolutely beautiful.

  • @miyakara5326
    @miyakara5326 Před rokem

    Omg I can notice all of those things cause I’m a Ukrainian, but you seeing this , means that you’re a true expert! So pleased after seeing this video. Thank you! ❤️

  • @heyy13
    @heyy13 Před rokem

    I love the plaid look! But it is very ready to wear

  • @mateu210
    @mateu210 Před rokem +76

    Craftsmanship wise : Stunning and beautiful and it truly shows all the work the seamstresses and embroiderers did. However, it felt soooo repetitive and boring, same shapes, same dresses that we've seen every runway since she took over, Nothing exciting. The wallpaper was more interesting to watch then the boring looks coming down the runway. Some looks as I said looked nice but the rest was awfull.. Maria needs to go sorry.

    • @blackcat6508
      @blackcat6508 Před rokem +12

      Well Dior has a clientèle that is able to buy those clothes so obviously they have to be more wearable. Also in this day and age they better make clothes that are selling before you go bankrupt

    • @Bri-bl2nc
      @Bri-bl2nc Před rokem +2

      It was boring and uninspired, as usual. Maria Grazia is a nightmare.

    • @wisteriafleur3522
      @wisteriafleur3522 Před rokem +8

      @@blackcat6508 That's what cruise and ready to wear shows are for, haute coutre is made to show the expertise of the seamstresses and embroiders, haute couture is meant to be an art form like the other Dior haute couture collections were back then. I suggest you go check out the origami dior couture collection they are absolutely stunning

    • @blackcat6508
      @blackcat6508 Před rokem +7

      @@wisteriafleur3522 that definition of haute couture is a bit passé, nowadays it's about money first sadly. Big hausse like Chanel, Dior, D&G,... who have sush rich clientèle obviously will take advantage of it and create their haute couture line in first instance to be worn and sold, the art comes next

    • @wisteriafleur3522
      @wisteriafleur3522 Před rokem +2

      @@blackcat6508 Yeah I hate to admit it but the truth hurts

  • @vivienkoles1880
    @vivienkoles1880 Před rokem

    The first dresses reminded me of Edwardian lace dresses. Bernadette Banner done one recently, and these were so similar.

  • @porquesiiiii
    @porquesiiiii Před rokem

    Can you review the "Premios Juventud" red carpet. Your take on it will be interesting. I think you will be intrigued by the men's fashion! Big fan :)))

  • @megalaishungry
    @megalaishungry Před rokem +2

    "and no I wasn't kidnapped" was the key point of clarification bahahah

  • @theogserena
    @theogserena Před rokem +3

    I loved the whole collection! One of each please...except the coats. Feed bags that swallowed the model.

  • @MeteoricBurst
    @MeteoricBurst Před rokem +2

    Luke simping for Dior you love to see it

  • @audreyc8595
    @audreyc8595 Před rokem

    I write this because your pronounciation game is already on point!! The « gui » sound of guipure is « hard » like in gi-gham (without the ng sound that comes after). Also fyi, the « u » following the « g » in gUipure is mainly there to make the « g » sound hard instead of soft like a « j ». Hope this helps. (And that you truly aren’t kidnapped …)