Who owns J.Crew?
Fact-checked 2026-09-07 · every claim links to its source below
What J.Crew says
- J.Crew Group announced in September 2020 that it had successfully emerged from its financial restructuring, positioned for sustainable and profitable growth.2
- The 2020 restructuring agreement was framed as deleveraging the balance sheet and positioning both J.Crew and Madewell for long-term profitable growth, keeping Madewell within the group.4
What buyers and reviewers report
- Anchorage Capital Group became the majority owner in September 2020, when creditors converted over $1.6 billion of secured debt into equity on exit from Chapter 11.1
- Other significant stakeholders reported are GSO Capital Partners, a Blackstone affiliate, and Davidson Kempner Capital Management.1
- The pre-bankruptcy parent was Chinos Holdings, Inc., which filed Chapter 11 in the Eastern District of Virginia; Madewell remains in the J.Crew Group portfolio after the planned spin-off or IPO did not proceed.3
What it means for you
“Ordered two suits and four shirts, remotely from the US. They fit great and are great quality! Was able to do everything over WhatsApp for measurements, etc. Will definitely visit if I ever make it to Hoi An. Highly recommend!”
“Being a short and stocky person, I could never truly get clothing that fitted properly. "Off the rack" was never an option... As I opened the small box, I got nervous and wondered if I made a big mistake and basically gambled away a fair amount of money. I ordered a 3 piece suit, 2 shirts and had a pair of leather dress shoes. Everything fitted nicely... the shirts were absolutely PERFECT.”
“Very satisfied; incredibly skillful to make clothes fit so perfectly. Beautiful fabric exactly as promised, very neat — would simply love to order from here again!”
“They did such an amazing job, my suit fits perfectly and the craftsmanship is superb! Linda was a great help and she knows exactly what she is doing. I can't recommend this place enough and I will be getting more suits from them in the future guaranteed!”
“Great place to get perfect suit, they send me to Poland with no problems.”
“WOW! Ordered a suit online with Linda. She contacted me by video call to go through the measuring process and once confirmed measurements again, around 4 weeks later a made to measure suit arrived in the UK. Fitted perfectly and I didn't even visit! Fantastic quality and customer service from Linda. Would definitely recommend!”
“Exceptional experience from start to finish. I ordered a fully custom two-piece double-breasted suit remotely from France, Linda and Jennifer guided me through every step with patience and professionalism. The suit arrived in under 3 weeks and the result is flawless: fabric, cut, lining, silhouette, everything is perfect. Nathan Tailors delivered exactly the vision I had in mind. I will absolutely be ordering again. Highly recommended.”
“This was my first time buying suits online so I was a bit apprehensive. However, the online order form was both easy to use and very thorough, and they did a video call with me to make sure of a couple of measurements that were out of the normal range. Two suits and a shirt arrived here in New Zealand in less than two weeks, are well-made, and fit perfectly. I'm thrilled with the service.”
Questions people ask
Is J.Crew still in bankruptcy?
No. J.Crew Group emerged from Chapter 11 in September 2020 with Anchorage Capital Group as majority owner 12.
Are J.Crew and Madewell the same company?
Yes. Madewell remains in J.Crew Group; the planned separation did not happen 34.
Is J.Crew a public company?
No. It is privately held by Anchorage Capital Group and other former creditors including GSO Capital Partners and Davidson Kempner 1.
What is Chinos Holdings?
The pre-bankruptcy parent company of J.Crew, which filed Chapter 11 in the Eastern District of Virginia in 2020 3.
Sources
What J.Crew publishes
- J.Crew Group successfully emerges from financial restructuring process — J.Crew Group via PR Newswire, 2020-09-10official
- J.Crew Group announces comprehensive agreement to deleverage balance sheet and position J.Crew and Madewell for long-term profitable growth — J.Crew Group via PR Newswire, 2020-05-04official
What buyers and the press report
- J.Crew Group exits bankruptcy under Anchorage Capital Group — Sourcing Journal, 2026-09-07press
- J.Crew — Wikipedia, 2026-09-07third-party
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