New York City, J. Crew will delay its initial public offering until early 2006, the New York company said. J. Crew Operating Corp. also said it’s extending to Jan. 23 a bond offer for senior subordinated notes due 2014. J. Crew filed its $200 million IPO on Aug. 17 with underwriters Goldman Sachs and Bear Stearns. It was expected to move ahead this year.

