Goodwill written off related to deconsolidation of joint venture.

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Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

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Amount of increase in asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized resulting from a business combination.

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Amount of loss from the write-down of an asset representing the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

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Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Segment (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Goodwill [Line Items]
Net goodwill					$ 63,882	$ 171,250
Deconsolidation of joint venture						(3,491)
Impairment	$ 0	$ (37,800)	$ 0	$ (103,900)	(37,812)	(103,877)
Net goodwill	26,099		63,882		26,099	63,882
Iconix Australia
Goodwill [Line Items]
Acquisition of 5% interest in Iconix Australia					29
Women's
Goodwill [Line Items]
Net goodwill					37,812	111,751
Impairment		$ (37,800)			(37,812)	(73,939)
Net goodwill			37,812			37,812
Men's
Goodwill [Line Items]
Net goodwill						1,524
Impairment						(1,524)
Home
Goodwill [Line Items]
Net goodwill						28,414
Impairment						(28,414)
International
Goodwill [Line Items]
Net goodwill					26,070	29,561
Deconsolidation of joint venture						(3,491)
Net goodwill	$ 26,099		$ 26,070		26,099	$ 26,070
International \| Iconix Australia
Goodwill [Line Items]
Acquisition of 5% interest in Iconix Australia					$ 29