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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 ($) $ in Thousands |  |  | 3 Months Ended |  |
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Jan. 31, 2025 | Apr. 12, 2024 | Mar. 31, 2025 | Mar. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2024 | May 31, 2022
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Loss from equity method investment |  |  | $ (576) | $ (533) |  |
Change in contingent reduction in equity ownership of IM Topco, LLC |  |  | (240) |  |  |
IM Topco, LLC |  |  |  |  |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Ownership interest |  |  |  |  |  | 30.00%
Equity method loss |  |  | 180 |  |  |
Increase (decrease) to the carrying value basis |  |  | 400 |  |  |
IM Topco, LLC |  |  |  |  |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Loss from equity method investment |  |  | (580) | $ (520) |  |
WHP | IM Topco, LLC |  |  |  |  |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Ownership equity transferable | 12.50% |  |  |  |  |
Current portion of contingent obligation |  |  | $ 3,970 |  | $ 4,210 |
Xcel Brands | IM Topco, LLC |  |  |  |  |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Ownership interest |  |  |  |  |  | 30.00%
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% |  |  |  |
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% | 12.50% |  |  |
Royalty guarantees |  | $ 13,500 |  |  |  |
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 |  |  |  |
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 |  |  |  |
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%

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