California‑Based Online Fashion Retailer Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

California-based fashion retailer Maiya Wish LLC, which operates under the brand name “We Are Amma,” has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in federal court.

Court records show the company submitted a voluntary Chapter 11 petition on January 9, 2026, in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California. The filing places the company under court supervision as it seeks to reorganize its business while continuing operations.

Maiya Wish LLC lists its principal place of business at 2510 Ladera Road in Ojai, California, and is classified as a corporation that qualifies as a small business debtor under federal bankruptcy law, according to PACER.

Court documents show the company has operated under the name “We Are Amma” within the past eight years. With this filing, the company has come under court supervision as it navigates financial distress while seeking to reorganize its operations.

Type of filing: Voluntary petition for bankruptcy
Chapter: 11
Industry: Fashion retail
Case number: 9:26-bk-10018-RC
Estimated assets: $1,000,001 to $10 million
Estimated liabilities: $1,000,001 to $10 million
Estimated number of creditors: Between 50 and 99
Reason for filing: Not disclosed

Maiya has appointed Brian K. Tester as its attorney to represent the company in the bankruptcy filing. The brand has listed its principal place of business as 2510 Ladera Road, Ojai.

Under Chapter 11, Maiya Wish LLC will continue business operations while restructuring its finances under the supervision of the bankruptcy court.

According to Official Form 201, the company estimates its assets and liabilities each fall between $1 million and $10 million, with between 50 and 99 creditors. Court filings do not disclose a specific reason for the bankruptcy filing.

About We Are Amma 

We Are Amma brand, is a women’s fashion label that focuses on postpartum period clothing.

The brand designs nursing-friendly clothing and postpartum essentials. The company produces its clothes in Los Angeles using small-batch manufacturing, with an emphasis on inclusive sizing, ethical labor, and thoughtful design, according to We Are Amma’s website.

As the bankruptcy case proceeds, the handling of company assets and any available funds will be administered through the court and distributed to creditors in accordance with bankruptcy law.