J.Crew vs Jenni Kayne:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, J.Crew had more branded searches than Jenni Kayne among cashmere brands worldwide. J.Crew had about 9,800 branded searches, while Jenni Kayne had 5,400. J.Crew made up 5.4% of all cashmere brand searches we track, and Jenni Kayne accounted for 3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cashmere brands, Jenni Kayne appeared in four of the five answers and J.Crew in three. J.Crew and Jenni Kayne were each mentioned first in two of the four answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
J.Crew, about 81% more searches than Jenni Kayne
Who does AI mention more?
Jenni Kayne, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, J.Crew in 3
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.
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Top cashmere brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Jenni Kayne was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. J.Crew was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. J.Crew and Jenni Kayne were each listed first in two of the four answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Naadam5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Quince5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Jenni Kayne4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Loro Piana4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
White + Warren3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- J.Crew3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Johnstons of Elgin2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
N.Peal2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Brunello Cucinelli2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Pringle of Scotland0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about cashmere brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which cashmere brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best cashmere brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best cashmere brand for a sweater that lasts?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cashmere sweater”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cashmere brands”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 25, 2026.
Is J.Crew or Jenni Kayne more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for J.Crew and Jenni Kayne by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 14 cashmere brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for J.Crew, Jenni Kayne. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Johnstons of Elgin | N.Peal | Naadam | Pringle of Scotland | Quince | Jumper 1234 | White + Warren | J.Crew | Chinti & Parker | Jenni Kayne | Loro Piana | Allude | Brunello Cucinelli | Brora |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 17.3% | 17.3% | 17.3% | 9.5% | 6.3% | 2.3% | 6.3% | 8.6% | 5.2% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.68% |
| Nov 2025 | 18.1% | 14.8% | 22.1% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 1.6% | 5.4% | 7.2% | 5.4% | 3% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.57% |
| Dec 2025 | 21.4% | 17.5% | 17.5% | 7.8% | 9.6% | 1.3% | 4.3% | 7% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1% | 2.9% | 0.69% |
| Jan 2026 | 24.5% | 16.4% | 16.4% | 9% | 6% | 1.8% | 4.9% | 5.9% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 3% | 0.97% |
| Feb 2026 | 20.6% | 16.9% | 13.8% | 9.2% | 6.2% | 2.2% | 5% | 7.3% | 5% | 5% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 3% | 1% |
| Mar 2026 | 16.4% | 36.7% | 11% | 9% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 4% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 2.6% | 0.79% |
| Apr 2026 | 20.7% | 25.3% | 13.8% | 11.3% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 5% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.99% |
| May 2026 | 22.2% | 22.2% | 14.9% | 12.2% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 4.4% | 3.5% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 3% | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 24.5% | 24.5% | 13.4% | 13.4% | 4% | 1.2% | 4% | 3.2% | 4% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 22.4% | 15% | 22.4% | 12.2% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 4.5% | 3.6% | 4.5% | 2% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.83% |
| Aug 2026 | 24.5% | 20.1% | 13.4% | 11% | 4.9% | 2.1% | 4.9% | 4.3% | 4% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 2.4% | 1.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 22.4% | 18.3% | 12.3% | 10% | 6.7% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 5.4% | 3.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 2% | 1.9% | 1% |
How has the J.Crew and Jenni Kayne comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- J.Crew was ahead of Jenni Kayne in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, J.Crew’s share of searches among cashmere brands worldwide moved from 8.6% to 5.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 20.2K to 9.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Jenni Kayne’s share of searches among cashmere brands worldwide moved from 2.8% to 3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.6K to 5.4K.
How did search popularity change for cashmere brands worldwide in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, Jumper 1234 overtook White + Warren and 5 others to rank 6th among cashmere brands worldwide, with 5.5% of the searches.
In September 2026, J.Crew gained share of searches among cashmere brands worldwide, from 4.3% to 5.4%.
Jenni Kayne’s share of searches among cashmere brands worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 1.7% to 3% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using J.Crew’s and Jenni Kayne’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
J.Crew
2 branded search terms
- j crew cashmere
- j crew cashmere sweater
Jenni Kayne
1 branded search term
- jenni kayne sweater
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