# Heart-Shaped Cookware The Le Creuset 'Heart Cocotte' is a Special Edition for Valentine's Day By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-01-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-creuset-heart-cocotte References: [foodandwine](http://www.foodandwine.com/news/heart-shaped-le-creuset-everything-else-you-need-valentines-day-feast) & [lecreuset](https://www.lecreuset.com/heart-cocotte) For those who are planning to spend a quiet evening at home with a special someone rather than competing with other couples for a table at a coveted restaurant, [Le Creuset](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-creuset-1) [Heart Cocotte](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-heart-hot-chocolate-bombs) offers a festive way for one to prepare a special dish. The heart-shaped piece of cookware is available in red (Cerise), white and pink (Rose) colors for Valentine's Day, as well as different sizes to suit one's needs. Although many of the brand's [enameled cast iron cookware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/staub-enameled-cast-iron) pieces have been updated to include modernized handles for ease of use, this special-edition Heart Cocotte boasts a scalloped handle design that recalls some of the early Le Creuset designs from the 1920s. For the holiday, Le Creuset suggests using its durable cookware to prepare dishes like cinnamon swirl bread pudding or savory French onion soup. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Heart-shaped Cookware:** Heart-shaped cookware creates opportunities for themed cooking and adds a festive touch to special occasions. - **Special Edition Products:** Creating special edition versions of products for holidays or events allows for limited-time offerings and increases customer interest. - **Nostalgic Design Elements:** Incorporating design elements from past eras into modern products offers a unique selling point and resonates with consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Cookware:** The cookware industry can capitalize on the trend of heart-shaped cookware by introducing new designs and expanding product ranges. - **Home Goods:** Home goods industry can offer special edition products for various holidays and events, providing customers with unique options. - **Kitchen Appliances:** Kitchen appliance manufacturers can incorporate nostalgic design elements into their products, giving consumers a sense of nostalgia while enjoying modern functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Valentines-Themed Cooking Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-creuset-1.md) - [Heart-Shaped Dutch Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartshaped-dutch-oven.md) - [Romantic Stoneware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-creuset-mon-coeur-collection.md) - [Pink Cast Iron Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Classic-Matte-Sugar-Pink.md) - [Durable Generational Kitchen Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-creuset-6.md) - [Pastel Pink Cookware Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-peony.md) - [Anniversary-Honoring Limited Cookware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flamme-dore.md) - [Pastel-Hued Seasonal Cookware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-creuset-la-collection-jardin.md) - [Spring-Ready Cookware Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-creuset-3.md)