| Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies) | 12 Months Ended |
| Dec. 31, 2014 |
| Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
| Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation |
| The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of American Apparel, Inc. and its 100% owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to confirm to the current period presentation. |
| Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block] | Mr. Charney Anti-Dilution Rights - In 2011, the Company provided Mr. Charney with certain anti-dilution rights (the ''Charney Anti-Dilution Rights"), which provided that Mr. Charney has a right to receive from the Company, subject to the satisfaction of certain average volume weighted closing price targets, and other terms and conditions set forth in the agreement, up to 20,416 shares of the Company's common stock as anti-dilution protection. |
| The fair value of these awards was determined under the Monte Carlo simulation pricing model. The calculation was based on the exercise price of $0, the stock price of $1.3, annual risk free rate of 0.45%, volatility of 90.46% and a term of 3.5 years. The Company considered the shares to be awards with market conditions, and the related service and amortization period for the shares occur in three measurement periods. |
| On April 15, 2014, the last day of the first measurement period, the Company determined that the vesting requirements for such period were not met and 6,805 of the 20,416 anti-dilution rights expired unexercised. On December 16, 2014, the Board terminated Mr. Charney for cause in accordance with the terms of his employment agreement. Despite the termination, the unexercised anti-dilution rights remain exercisable under the 2011 Investor Purchase Agreement but are immediately vested. The remaining unrecognized compensation cost of |
| Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Use of Estimates |
| The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on various assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The most significant estimates include: revenue recognition, inventory valuation and obsolescence; valuation and recoverability of long-lived assets, including the values assigned to goodwill, intangible assets, and property and equipment; fair value calculations, including derivative liabilities; contingencies, including accruals for the outcome of current litigation and assessments and self-insurance; and income taxes, including uncertain income tax positions and recoverability of deferred income taxes and any limitations as to net operating losses ("NOL"). Actual results could differ from those estimates. |
| Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Concentration of Credit Risk |
| Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentration of credit risk consist primarily of cash (the amounts of which may, at times, exceed Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation limits on insurable amounts) and trade accounts receivable (including credit card receivables) relating substantially to the Company's U.S. Wholesale segment. Cash is managed within established guidelines, and the Company mitigates its risk by investing through major financial institutions. The Company had $6,361 and $7,374 held in foreign banks at December 31, 2014, and 2013, respectively. |
| Concentration of credit risk with respect to trade accounts receivable is limited by performing on-going credit evaluations of its customers and adjusting credit limits based upon payment history and the customer's current credit worthiness. The Company also maintains an insurance policy for certain customers based on a customer's credit rating and established limits. Collections and payments from customers are continuously monitored. One customer in the Company's U.S. Wholesale segment accounted for 16.6% and 14.2% of its total trade accounts receivable as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts which is based upon historical experience and specific customer collection issues that have been identified. While bad debt expenses have historically been within expectations and allowances established, the Company cannot guarantee that it will continue to experience the same credit loss rates that it has in the past. |
| Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Fair Value Measurements |
| The financial instruments recorded in the consolidated balance sheets include cash, trade accounts receivable (including credit card receivables), accounts payable, revolving credit facilities, senior secured notes, term loans and warrants. Due to their short-term maturity, the carrying values of cash, trade accounts receivables, and accounts payable approximate their fair market values. In addition, the carrying amount of the revolving credit facility from Capital One approximates its fair value because of the variable market interest rate charged to the Company. |
| The Company employs a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The fair value of a financial instrument is the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date using the exit price. Accordingly, when market observable data is not readily available, the Company's own assumptions are used to reflect those that market participants would be presumed to use in pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date. Assets and liabilities recorded on the consolidated balance sheets at fair value are categorized based on the level of judgment associated with inputs used to measure their fair value and the level of market price observability, as follows: |
| Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices are available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reporting date. |
| Level 2 – Pricing inputs are other than unadjusted quoted prices in active markets, which are based on the following: |
| •Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; |
| •Quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in non-active markets; or |
| •Either directly or indirectly observable inputs as of the reporting date. |
| Level 3 – Pricing inputs are unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement, and the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation. The valuation policies and procedures underlying are determined by the Company's accounting and finance team and are approved by the CFO. |
| In certain cases, inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement in its entirety falls has been determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Thus, a Level 3 fair value measurement may include inputs that are observable (Level 1 or Level 2) and unobservable (Level 3). The Company's assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and consideration of factors specific to the asset or liability. |
| The Company uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, including during periods of market disruption. In periods of market disruption, the ability to observe prices and inputs may be reduced for many instruments. This condition could cause an instrument to be reclassified from Level 1 to Level 2, or from Level 2 to Level 3. The Company recognizes transfers between levels at either the actual date of the event or a change in circumstances that caused the transfer. |
| As of December 31, 2014, there were no transfers between Levels 1, 2 and 3 of the fair value hierarchy. |
| Summary of Significant Valuation Techniques |
| Level 2 Measurements: |
| Senior secured notes: Estimated based on quoted prices for identical senior secured notes in non-active market. |
| Level 3 Measurements: |
| Term loans: Estimated using a projected discounted cash flow analysis based on unobservable inputs including principal and interest payments and discount rate. A yield rate was estimated using yields rates for publicly traded debt instruments of comparable companies with similar features. An increase or decrease in the stock price and the discount rate assumption can significantly decrease or increase the fair value of team loans. See Note 9. |
| Warrants: Estimated using the Binomial Lattice option valuation model. Significant observable and unobservable inputs include stock price, exercise price, annual risk free rate, term, and expected volatility. An increase or decrease in these inputs could significantly increase or decrease the fair value of the warrant. See Notes 9 and 13. |
| Indefinite-lived assets - goodwill: Estimated using a projected discounted cash flow analysis based on unobservable inputs including gross profit, discount rate, working capital requirements, capital expenditures, depreciation and terminal value assumptions. An increase or decrease in the discount rate assumption and/or the terminal value assumption, in isolation, can have a significant effect on the fair value of the reporting unit. See Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets below. |
| Retail stores - leasehold improvements: Estimated using a projected discounted cash flow analysis based on unobservable inputs including gross profit and discount rate. The key assumptions used in the estimates of projected cash flows were sales, gross margins, and payroll costs. These forecasts were based on historical trends and take into account recent developments as well as the Company's plans and intentions. An increase or decrease in the discount rate assumption and/or projected cash flows, in isolation, can significantly decrease or increase the fair value of the assets, which would have an effect on the impairment recorded. See Impairment of Long-Lived Assets below. |
| Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets |
| Goodwill and other intangible assets arise as a result of business acquisitions and consist of the excess of the cost of the acquisitions over the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed and identifiable intangible assets acquired. |
| The Company annually evaluates goodwill and other intangible assets for impairment. The Company also reviews its goodwill and other intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not the carrying amount of goodwill may exceed its implied fair value. The Company quantitative determines whether, more likely than not, the fair value exceeds the carrying amount of a reporting unit. There are numerous assumptions and estimates underlying the quantitative assessments including future earnings, long-term strategies, and the Company's annual planning and forecasts. If these planned initiatives do not accomplish the targeted objectives, the assumptions and estimates underlying the quantitative assessments could be adversely affected and have a material effect upon the Company's financial condition and results of operations. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, goodwill and other intangible impairment assessments indicated that there was no impairment. |
| Other intangible assets consist of deferred financing costs, key money, broker and finder fees, and lease rights. |
| Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Including Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Impairment of Long-Lived Assets |
| The Company assesses long-lived assets or asset groups for recoverability on a quarterly basis and when events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable. The Company considers the following indicators, among others, that may trigger an impairment: (i) loss from operations or income from operations significantly below historical or projected future operating results; (ii) significant changes in the manner or use of the assets or in its overall strategy with respect to the manner or use of the acquired assets or changes in its overall business strategy; (iii) significant negative industry or economic trends; (iv) increased competitive pressures; (v) a significant decline in the Company's stock price for a sustained period of time; and (vi) regulatory changes. |
| The Company evaluates the performance of its stores to determine impairment of its long-lived assets at retail stores. New stores less than 12 months are excluded from the analysis because of lack of historical financial results or trends. Each new store needs between 12 months and 24 months to mature and begin generating positive cash flows. For purposes of this evaluation, long-lived assets subject to store impairments include leasehold improvements as well as certain intangible assets such as broker and finder fees, lease rights, key money on store leases, and any other non-transferable assets. All intangible assets are subject to impairment analysis if they are non-refundable in nature. |
| If the Company identifies an indicator of impairment, it assesses recoverability by comparing, per store, the carrying amount of the store assets to the estimated future undiscounted cash flows associated with the store. An impairment loss is recognized when the carrying amount is not recoverable and is measured as the excess of carrying value over fair value. Such estimated fair values are generally determined by using the discounted future cash flows using a rate that approximates the Company's weighted average cost of capital. |
| The key assumptions used in management's estimates of projected cash flow at its retail stores deal largely with forecasts of sales levels, gross margins, and payroll costs. These forecasts are typically based on historical trends and take into account recent developments as well as management's plans and intentions. Any material change in manufacturing costs or raw material costs could significantly impact projected future cash flows of retail stores, and these factors are considered in evaluating impairment. Other factors, such as increased competition or a decrease in the desirability of the Company's products, could lead to lower projected sales levels which would adversely impact cash flows. A significant change in cash flows in the future could result in an impairment of long lived assets. |
| Website Development, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Website Development |
| The Company capitalizes applicable costs incurred during the application and website infrastructure development stage while expensing costs incurred during the planning and operating stage. The carrying values of the Company's capitalized website development costs were $2,445 and $2,805 as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and were included in property and equipment in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. |
| Self-Insurance Accruals [Policy Text Block] | Self-Insurance Liabilities |
| The Company self-insures a significant portion of expected losses under workers' compensation and health care benefits programs. Estimated costs under the workers' compensation program, including incurred but not reported claims, are recorded as expense based upon historical experience, trends of paid and incurred claims, and other actuarial assumptions. If actual claim trends under these programs, including the severity or frequency of claims, differ from the Company's estimates, its financial results may be significantly impacted. |
| The Company's estimated self-insurance liabilities are classified in its balance sheets as accrued expenses or other long-term liabilities based upon whether they are expected to be paid during or beyond the Company's normal operating cycle of 12 months from the date of its consolidated financial statements. Estimated costs under the Company's health care program are based on estimated losses for claims incurred but not paid at the end of the period. Funding is made directly to the providers and/or claimants by the insurance company. |
| Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Income Taxes |
| Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial reporting basis and the respective tax basis of its assets and liabilities, and are measured using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The Company estimates the degree to which tax assets and credit carryforwards will result in a benefit based on expected profitability by tax jurisdiction. A valuation allowance for such tax assets and loss carryforwards is provided when it is determined that such amounts will more likely than not go unrealized. Significant weight is given to evidence that can be objectively verified. The determination to record a valuation allowance is based on the recent history of cumulative losses and current operating performance and includes an assessment of the degree to which any losses are driven by items that are unusual in nature or incurred to improve future profitability. In addition, the Company reviews changes in near-term market conditions and any other factors arising during the period which may impact its future operating results. If it becomes more likely than not that a tax asset will be realized, any related valuation allowance of such assets would be reversed. The Company recorded a valuation allowance against deferred tax assets of $143,062 and $120,694 for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013. |
| Management makes judgments as to the interpretation of the tax laws that might be challenged upon an audit and cause changes to previous estimates of tax liability. In addition, the Company operates within multiple taxing jurisdictions and is subject to audit in these jurisdictions. Management believes that adequate provisions have been made for all years, but the outcome of tax audits cannot be predicted with certainty. If any issues addressed in the Company's tax audits are resolved in a manner not consistent with management's expectations, the Company could be required to adjust its provision for income tax in the period such resolution occurs. |
| The Company's foreign domiciled subsidiaries are subject to foreign income taxes on earnings in their respective jurisdictions. The Company elected to have its foreign subsidiaries, except for its subsidiaries in Brazil, Canada, China, Ireland, Italy, South Korea, and Spain, consolidated in the Company's U.S. federal income tax return. The Company is generally eligible to receive tax credits on its U.S. federal income tax return for most of the foreign taxes paid by the Company's subsidiaries included in the U.S. federal income tax return. |
| For financial statement purposes, the Company recognizes tax benefits from uncertain tax positions only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. Once this threshold has been met, the Company's measurement of its expected tax benefits is recognized in its financial statements. Gross unrecognized tax benefits are included in current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets, and interest and penalties on unrecognized tax benefits are recorded in the income tax provision in the consolidated statements of operations. |
| Contingencies, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Contingencies |
| Certain conditions may exist at the date the consolidated financial statements are issued, which may result in a loss to the Company but which will only be resolved when one or more future events occur or fail to occur. The Company assesses such contingent liabilities, and such assessment inherently involves an exercise of judgment. In assessing loss contingencies related to legal proceedings or governmental assessments that are pending against the Company or unasserted claims that may result in such proceedings, the Company evaluates the perceived merits of these matters as well as the merits of the amount of relief sought or expected to be sought. |
| The Company establishes reserves when it believes a loss is probable and is able to estimate its potential exposure. For loss contingencies believed to be reasonably possible, the Company also discloses the nature of the loss contingency and an estimate of the possible loss or range of loss, or a statement that such an estimate cannot be made. Insurance may cover a portion of such losses; however, certain matters could arise for which we do not have insurance coverage or for which insurance provides only partial coverage. These matters could have a material negative effect on our business, financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. See Notes 15 and 18. |
| Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Revenue Recognition |
| The Company recognizes revenue when all of the following criteria are met: (i) title and risk of loss have transferred to the customer, (ii) there is persuasive evidence of an arrangement, (iii) the sales price is fixed or determinable, and (iv) collectability is reasonably assured. Wholesale product sales are recorded at the time the product is either picked up by or shipped to the customer. Online sales are recorded at the time the product is received by the customer. Retail store sales are recorded upon the sale of product to retail customers. The Company's net sales represent gross sales invoiced to customers less certain related charges for discounts, returns, and other promotional allowances. |
| The Company recognizes revenue from gift cards, gift certificates and store credits as they are redeemed for product or when it is determined that some portion of gift cards will not be redeemed. See Gift Cards below. |
| Sales Returns and Allowances, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Sales Returns and Allowances |
| The Company analyzes its historical sales return experience and records an allowance for its wholesale, online and retail store sales. Estimating sales returns are based on many factors including expected return data communicated by customers. The Company regularly reviews those factors and makes adjustments when it believes that actual product returns and claims may differ from established reserves. If actual or expected future returns and claims are significantly greater or lower than reserves established, the Company would decrease or increase net revenues in the period in which it made such determination. |
| Shipping and Handling Cost, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Shipping and Handling Costs |
| Shipping and handling costs consist primarily of freight expenses incurred to transport products to the Company's retail stores, distribution center, and wholesale and online retail customers. These costs are included in cost of sales while amounts billed to customers for shipping are included in net sales. |
| Gift Cards [Policy Text Block] | Gift Cards |
| Upon issuance of a gift card, a liability is established for the cash value. The liability is relieved and net sales are recorded upon redemption by the customer. Over time, some portion of gift cards is not redeemed ("breakage"). The Company determines breakage income for gift cards based on historical redemption patterns. Breakage income is recorded as a credit to selling expenses, which is a component of operating expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. The Company currently records breakage when gift cards remain unredeemed after two years. The Company's gift cards, gift certificates and store credits do not have expiration dates. |
| The Company does not believe there is a reasonable likelihood that there will be a material change in the future estimates or assumptions used to calculate breakage. |
| Receivables, Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Trade Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts |
| Trade accounts receivable is primarily receivable from customers including amounts due from credit card companies, net of allowances. On a periodic basis, the Company evaluates its trade accounts receivable and establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts. |
| The Company performs on-going credit evaluations of its customers and adjusts credit limits based upon payment history and the customer's current credit worthiness, as determined by its review of current credit information. Payments from customers are continuously monitored. The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts, which is based upon historical experience as well as specific customer collection issues that have been identified. If the financial condition of customers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be required. |
| Deferred Rent, Rent Expense and Tenant Allowances [Policy Text Block] | Deferred Rent, Rent Expense and Tenant Allowances |
| The Company occupies its retail stores, corporate office, manufacturing facilities, and distribution center under operating leases with terms of one to ten years. Some leases contain renewal options for periods ranging from five to fifteen years under substantially the same terms and conditions as the original leases but with rent adjustments based on various factors specific to each agreement. Many of the store leases require payment of a specified minimum rent, a contingent rent based on a percentage of the store's net sales in excess of a specified threshold, plus defined escalating rent provisions. The Company recognizes its minimum rent expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease (including probable lease renewals) plus the construction period prior to occupancy of the retail location using a mid-month convention. Further, rent expenses include payments of real estate taxes, insurance and certain common area and maintenance costs in addition to the future minimum operating lease payments. Certain lease agreements provide for the Company to receive lease inducements or tenant allowances from landlords to assist in the financing of certain property. These inducements are recorded as a component of deferred rent and amortized as a reduction of rent expense over the term of the related lease. |
| Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Advertising |
| The Company does not defer advertising expenses but expenses them as incurred. Advertising expenses were $15,176, $19,814, and $22,114 for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and were included in selling expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. The Company has cooperative advertising arrangements with certain vendors in its U.S. wholesale segment. For the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, cooperative advertising expenses were not significant. |
| Share-based Compensation, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Share-Based Compensation |
| Share-based compensation expense for all share-based payment awards granted or modified is based on the estimated grant date fair value. The Company recognizes these compensation expenses on a straight-line basis over the vesting period for all share-based awards granted. The fair value of stock option awards is estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model at the grant date. The Company calculates the expected volatility using the historical volatility over the most recent period equal to the expected term and evaluates the extent to which available information indicate that future volatility may differ from historical volatility. The risk-free rates for the expected terms of the stock options are based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of the grant. Due to the lack of historical information, the Company determines the expected term of its stock option awards by using the simplified method, which assumes each vesting tranche of the award has a term equal to the midpoint between when the award vests and when the award expires. Estimated forfeitures are zero, and actual forfeitures have been insignificant to date. The expected dividend yield is zero as the Company has not paid or declared any cash dividends on its common stock. Based on these valuations, the Company recognized share-based compensation expense of $4,317, $8,451, and $10,580 for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. |
| Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Earnings per Share |
| Basic earnings per share ("EPS") excludes dilution and reflects net loss divided by the weighted average shares of common stock outstanding during the period presented. Diluted EPS is based on the weighted average shares of common stock and potential dilutive common stock outstanding during the period presented. See Note 13. |
| Comprehensive Income, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Comprehensive Loss |
| Comprehensive loss represents the change in stockholders' equity resulting from transactions other than stockholder investments and distributions. Accumulated other comprehensive loss includes changes in equity that are excluded from the Company's net loss, specifically, unrealized gains and losses on foreign currency translation adjustments and is presented in the consolidated statements of stockholders' equity. The Company presents the components of comprehensive loss within the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. |
| Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block] | Foreign Currency Translation |
| The Company's 100% owned direct and indirect foreign operations present their financial reports in the currency used in the economic environment in which they mainly operate, known as the functional currency. The Company's functional currencies consist of the Canadian dollar for operations in Canada, the Australian dollar for operations in Australia, the pound Sterling for operations in the U.K., the Euro for operations in the European Union (excluding the Swiss Franc for operations in Switzerland and the Swedish Kronor for operations in Sweden, which are remeasured to Euro before translated into U.S. dollar), the New Israeli Shekel for operations in Israel, the Yen for the operations in Japan, the Won for operations in South Korea, the Renminbi for operations in China, the Real for operations in Brazil, and the Peso for operations in Mexico. |
| Assets and liabilities in foreign subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate on the closing date, while the income statement is translated at the average exchange rate for the financial year. Gains and losses from these translations are recognized in foreign currency translation included in accumulated other comprehensive loss in the consolidated statements of stockholders' deficit. |
| New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Recently Issued Accounting Standards |
| In August 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued a new standard on disclosure of uncertainties about an entity's ability to continue as a going concern. The new standard provides guidance on determining when and how reporting entities must disclose going concern uncertainties in their financial statements. The new standard requires management to perform interim and annual assessments of an entity's ability to continue as a going concern within one year of the date of issuance of the entity's financial statements. Additionally, an entity must provide certain disclosures if there is substantial doubt about the entity's ability to continue as a going concern. The new standard will be effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2016. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact of adoption on the Company's consolidated financial statements. |
| In June 2014, the FASB issued a new standard on accounting for share-based payments. The new standard clarifies that entities should treat performance targets that can be met after the requisite service period of a share-based payment award as performance conditions that affect vesting. As such, the performance target should not be reflected in estimating the grant date fair value of the award. The new standard also clarifies that compensation cost should be recognized in the period in which it becomes probable that the performance target will be achieved and should represent the compensation cost attributable to the period for which the requisite service has already been rendered. The new standard will be effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact of adoption on the Company's consolidated financial statements. |
| In May 2014, the FASB issued a new standard on recognizing revenue in contracts with customers. The new standard outlines a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance. The new standard creates a five-step process to recognize revenue that requires entities to exercise judgment when considering contract terms and relevant facts and circumstances. The new standard also requires expanded disclosures surrounding revenue recognition. The new standard will be effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact of adoption on the Company's consolidated financial statements. |
| Other recently issued accounting standards are not expected to have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements. |
| Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Fair Value of Financial Instruments |
| The Company's financial instruments at fair value are measured on a recurring basis. Related unrealized gains or losses are recognized in unrealized (gain) loss on change in fair value of warrants in the consolidated statements of operations. For additional disclosures regarding methods and assumptions used in estimating fair values of these financial instruments, see Note 2. |
| The following tables present carrying amounts and fair values of the Company's financial instruments as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, and indicate the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized by the Company to determine such fair value. The Company did not have any assets or liabilities categorized as Level 1 as of December 31, 2014. |
| Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block] | The Company reports the following four operating segments based on the management approach: U.S. Wholesale, U.S. Retail, Canada, and International. The management approach designates the internal reporting used by management for making decisions and assessing performance as the source of the Company's reportable segments. |
| The U.S. Wholesale segment consists of the Company's wholesale operations of undecorated apparel products sold to distributors and third party screen printers in the U.S. as well as its online consumer sales. The Retail segment consists of the Company's retail operations in the U.S., which comprised 136 retail stores as of December 31, 2014. The Canada segment includes wholesale, retail, and online consumer operations in Canada. As of December 31, 2014, the retail operations in the Canada segment comprised 31 retail stores. The International segment includes wholesale, retail, and online consumer operations outside of the U.S. and Canada. As of December 31, 2014, the retail operations in the International segment comprised 75 retail stores operating in 18 countries outside the U.S. and Canada. All of the Company's retail stores sell its apparel products directly to consumers. |
| The Company evaluates performance of its operating segments primarily based on net sales and operating income or loss from operations. Operating income or loss for each segment does not include corporate general and administrative expenses, interest expense and other miscellaneous income/expense items. Corporate general and administrative expenses include, but are not limited to, human resources, legal, finance, information technology, accounting, executive compensation and various other corporate level expenses. |
| Intangible Assets, Finite-Lived, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Deferred financing costs represent costs associated with issuing debt and are amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the related indebtedness. Deferred financing cost amortization expenses were $1,901, $1,895, and $2,287 for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, which were included in interest expense on the consolidated statements of operations. |
| Lease rights are costs incurred to acquire the right to lease a specific property. A majority of the Company's lease rights are related to premiums paid to landlords. Lease rights are recorded at cost and are amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the respective leases. |
| Key money is funds paid to a landlord or tenant to acquire the rights of tenancy under a commercial property lease for a certain property. Key money represents the "right to lease" with an automatic right of renewal. This right can be subsequently sold by the Company or can be recovered in case a landlord refuses to allow the automatic right of renewal. Key money is amortized on a straight-line basis over the respective lease terms. |
| Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Inventories |
| Inventories consist of material, labor, and overhead, and are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is primarily determined on the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. No supplier provided more than 10% of the Company's raw material purchases as of December 31, 2014 and 2013. |
| The Company identifies potentially excess and slow-moving inventories by evaluating turn rates, inventory levels and other factors and records lower of cost or market reserves for such identified excess and slow-moving inventories. The Company also establishes reserves for inventory shrinkage for each of its retail locations and warehouse based on the historical results of physical inventory cycle counts. |
