The colorful cult of Le Creuset
Fans of the cast-iron cookware feverishly hunt for their favorite shades.
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April 26, 2025

The French cookware brand Le Creuset has been around for 100 years.

A wooden hutch with shelves of brightly colored cookware.

Kristian Thacker for The New York Times

But it was only recently that fans elevated the brand to near-cult status.

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