J.Crew vs Johnstons of Elgin:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Johnstons of Elgin had more branded searches than J.Crew among cashmere brands worldwide. Johnstons of Elgin had about 40,500 branded searches, while J.Crew had 9,800. Johnstons of Elgin made up 22.4% of all cashmere brand searches we track, and J.Crew accounted for 5.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cashmere brands, J.Crew appeared in three of the five answers and Johnstons of Elgin in two. J.Crew and Johnstons of Elgin were each mentioned first in two of the four answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Johnstons of Elgin, about 4 searches for every 1 for J.Crew
Who does AI mention more?
J.Crew, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Johnstons of Elgin in 2
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, J.Crew was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Johnstons of Elgin was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. J.Crew and Johnstons of Elgin 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
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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 Johnstons of Elgin more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for J.Crew and Johnstons of Elgin 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 Johnstons of Elgin, J.Crew. 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 Johnstons of Elgin comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Johnstons of Elgin was ahead of J.Crew 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, Johnstons of Elgin’s share of searches among cashmere brands worldwide moved from 17.3% to 22.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 40.5K.
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%.
In September 2026, Johnstons of Elgin lost share of searches among cashmere brands worldwide, from 24.5% to 22.4%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using J.Crew’s and Johnstons of Elgin’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
Johnstons of Elgin
1 branded search term
- johnstons of elgin
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