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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
	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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