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Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates, Variable Interest Entities, and Divestitures - Investment in IM Topco, LLC (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2025 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2025 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2024 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2025 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2024 USD ($)	Apr. 15, 2025 subsidiary	Apr. 12, 2024	May 31, 2022
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Number of subsidiaries | subsidiary						2
Loss from equity method investments				$ 516	$ 1,090
IM Topco, LLC
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Loss from equity method investments				200
IM Topco, LLC
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Percentage of ownership interest sold						12.50%
Ownership interest						30.00%		30.00%
Percentage of equity interest						17.50%
Other costs and adjustments relating to investments	$ 150			550
Loss related to investments	180			520
Loss from equity method investments	$ 30		$ 520	200	$ 1,030
Expense (income) to carrying value of contingent contractual obligations		$ (240)		$ (240)
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%
IM Topco, LLC | Disposed of by Sale
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Percentage of ownership interest sold								70.00%

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