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Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates, Variable Interest Entities, and Divestitures - Sale of Majority Interest in Isaac Mizrahi Brand, Investment in IM Topco, LLC (Details) - USD ($)			1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 12, 2024	May 31, 2022	Nov. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Gain on divestiture of Lori Goldstein brand				$ 3,801,000
Loss from equity method investment				(7,623,000)	$ (2,060,000)
Members contribution					150,000
Other non-cash charges				9,960,000
Contingent reduction in equity ownership of IM Topco, LLC				$ 4,213,000
IM Topco, LLC
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Ownership interest		30.00%		30.00%
IM Topco, LLC
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Loss from equity method investment				$ 1,730,000	$ 2,060,000.00
Royalty expense			$ 450,000
Increase (decrease) to the carrying value basis			$ 450,000	(4,210,000)
Other-than-temporary impairment of the investment				5,750,000
WHP | IM Topco, LLC
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Net cash flow distributable to members (in percent)	50.00%
Net cash flow distributable to members	$ 1,000,000
Current portion of contingent obligation				$ 4,200,000
Business Venture Agreement
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Net cash flow distributable to members (in percent)		100.00%
Net cash flow distributable to members		$ 1,316,200
Business Venture Agreement | WHP
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Net cash flow distributable to members (in percent)		100.00%
Net cash flow distributable to members		$ 8,852,000
Amended Services Agreement | If Royalties Receivable Less Than Specified Amount
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Ownership equity transferable	12.50%
Amended Services Agreement | Twelve-month period ending March 31, 2025
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Royalty guarantees	$ 13,500,000
Amended Services Agreement | Year ending December 31, 2025
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Royalty guarantees	$ 18,000,000
Amended Services Agreement | WHP | IM Topco, LLC
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Ownership interest	70.00%
Amended Services Agreement | WHP | IM Topco, LLC | If Royalties Receivable Less Than Specified Amount
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Ownership interest	82.50%
Amended Services Agreement | Xcel Brands | IM Topco, LLC
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Ownership interest	30.00%
Amended Services Agreement | Xcel Brands | IM Topco, LLC | If Royalties Receivable Less Than Specified Amount
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Ownership interest	17.50%
Disposed of by Sale | WHP | IM Topco, LLC
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Ownership interest		70.00%		70.00%

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