When it comes to cookware, few brands have achieved the level of feverish collectability as Le Creuset. The iconic French cookware brand might have a rich, respected history as a trusted purveyor of timeless kitchen essentials, but Le Creuset’s popularity remains unparalleled almost 100 years after its conception.Founded by Armand Desaegher, a Belgian casting specialist, and Octave Aubecq, a Belgian enameling specialist, Le Creuset was forged in the flames of a foundry in Fresnoy-le-Grand, Aisne, Picardy back in 1925. It was here that the pair invented the brand’s signature cast iron Casserole, which would go on to form the basis of Le Creuset’s broad range of cookware and kitchen utensils.The first piece became instantly recognisable thanks to the brand’s innovative enamel glaze, which saw Desaegher and Aubecq create what is now Le Creuset’s trademark Volcanic orange hue. Developed to reflect the vivid orange colour of molten cast iron inside a crucible (or creuset, in French), the Casserole quickly became a coveted kitchen essential for home cooks and masterchefs alike.Over the decades, Le Creuset became highly coveted for its premium quality enamelled cast iron cookware in an array of colourful palettes, with each piece designed to enhance the joy and pleasure that comes with preparing a delectable dish for loved ones. EvenMarilyn Monroewas a certified fan, having had her collection of Le Creuset Elysees Yellow cookware auctioned off at Christies in New York for a considerable $25,300 in 1999.Almost a century after its inception, the brand has expanded its range to include new product categories, including stainless steel, stoneware, silicone, enamel on steel, textiles and forged hard-anodized aluminium. Le Creuset remains a much-loved staple in kitchens across the globe, offering market-leading cooking solutions alongside an impressive edit of kitchen and wine accessories.Throughout the years, Le Creuset has become synonymous for its distinctive colourful cookware, releasing new collections in a vast assortment of desirable hues that elevate the culinary experience in any kitchen—from poppy brights to suit the buoyant cook, to muted tones that befit a more minimalistic taste.Now the brand has introduced a crisp new shade across its enamelled cast iron cookware, oven-to-table stoneware and accessories. Sure to become a treasured item for both burgeoning fans of the brand and avid Le Creuset antiquarians alike,the Azure collectionbrings a bold blue colour to the kitchen table (and beyond).Inspired by the mesmerising hues of the Mediterranean,the Azure collectioninvites a refreshing touch of serenity to every interior space. The audacious, pronounced gradient provides the perfect statement additions to your kitchen, or effortlessly complements Le Creuset’s existing colour range for a chic, energetic take on dopamine dining.Whether you’re looking to bake the perfect soufflé with Le Crueset’s Azure ramekins, slowcook the ultimate roast in one of the brand’s versatile Shallow Casseroles, or even just level up a tablescape with some seriously stunning dinnerware—each piece is guaranteed to become a timeless, well-loved item in your home for years to come.