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Discontinued Operations - Additional Information (Detail)

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Discontinued Operations - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
May 04, 2016
Sep. 30, 2016
Sep. 30, 2016
Jul. 01, 2016
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]        
Gain recognized on currency derivatives without hedge   $ 0 $ 1,300  
Natural Habitat, Inc. [Member]        
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]        
Gain (loss) on disposal of discontinued operations $ 10,300      
Percentage of noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries 51.40%      
Gaiam Brand Segment [Member]        
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]        
Gain (loss) on disposal of discontinued operations   $ 114,499 $ 124,826  
Gross purchase price of assets and liabilities of discontinued operations       $ 167,000
Gaiam Brand Segment [Member] | Natural Habitat, Inc. [Member]        
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]        
Proceeds from sale of subsidiary $ 12,850