Who owns Johnny Was?
Johnny Was is owned by Oxford Industries (the United States, NYSE: OXM).[1]
Key facts
- Current owner
- Oxford Industries, Inc. verified
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Atlanta, Georgia
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Founded
- 1987
- Category
- Apparel, footwear & accessories › Fashion apparel › Casual & denim
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: OXM
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Johnny Was
Johnny Was is a California brand founded in 1987 that sells bohemian, artisan-inspired women's clothing, accessories and home goods known for embroidery and bespoke prints. Oxford Industries acquired it but has struggled with the purchase, recording $111 million of impairment charges on the business in fiscal 2023 and a further $57 million against its trademark in fiscal 2025.
Ownership timeline of Johnny Was
- ? – present Oxford Industries [1] verified
Where Johnny Was sits in Oxford Industries
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Johnny Was?
The parent company of Johnny Was is Oxford Industries, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Johnny Was American?
Yes. Johnny Was originated in the United States in 1987 and its owner, Oxford Industries, is also headquartered in the United States.
Is Johnny Was still owned by Oxford Industries?
Yes. As of 16 September 2026, Johnny Was is still owned by Oxford Industries. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Oxford Industries, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-03-27 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 27 March 2026; retrieved 16 September 2026.
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