Document and Entity Information INTANGIBLE AND OTHER ASSETS Stockholders' Equity and Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure [Text Block] CONTROLLING AND NONCONTROLLING INTEREST The entire disclosure for controlling and noncontrolling interest. Intangible and Other Assets Disclosure [Text Block] INTANGIBLE AND OTHER ASSETS The entire disclosure for intangibles and other assets. Intangible Assets and Other Assets, Noncurrent Sum of the carrying amounts of all intangible assets, excluding goodwill, as of the balance sheet date, net of accumulated amortization and impairment charges. Also includes the aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet due to materiality considerations. Noncurrent assets are expected to be realized or consumed after one year. Intangible and other assets-net Total intangible and other assets-net Accrued Cooperative Advertising, Current Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for cooperative advertising arrangements. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Co-op advertising Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable and Sales Returns, Current Accounts receivable, allowances (in dollars) Valuation allowance for trade and other receivables due to an Entity within one year (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer) that are expected to be uncollectible and valuation allowance for the amount of products sold that the entity expects to be returned by the purchaser. Australia, Dollars Australian Dollar Payments to Acquire Intangible and Other Assets Payments to acquire intangible and other assets. Increase in intangible and other assets Basis of Presentation Policy [Policy Text Block] Basis Of Presentation Disclosure of accounting policy for basis of presentation. Business Policy [Policy Text Block] Business Disclosure of accounting policy for business. Amendment Description Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) if Contracts Settled as of Reporting Period Net of Tax The estimated net of tax amount of unrealized gains or losses on foreign currency cash flow hedges that would be recorded if the contracts settled as of the reporting date. Foreign contract derivative net of taxes, gain Amendment Flag Specific Company Owned Stores Net [Member] The specific company-owned stores-net class of assets measured and disclosed at fair value. Specific Company-owned stores-net Credit Agreement [Member] Credit Agreement Represents the overall credit facility which provides for revolving credit loans, a swingline loan and letters of credit. Debt Instrument Variable Rate Base Rate [Member] Base rate The base rate used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument. Debt Instrument Variable Rate Base Prime Rate [Member] Prime rate The prime rate used to calculate the base rate of the debt instrument. Debt Instrument Variable Rate Base Federal Funds Rate [Member] Federal funds rate The federal funds rate used to calculate the base rate of the debt instrument. Debt Instrument Variable Rate Base LIBOR [Member] LIBOR (base rate) The London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) used to calculate the base rate of the debt instrument. Debt Instrument Variable Rate LIBOR Rate [Member] LIBOR rate The London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) used to calculate the LIBOR rate of the debt instrument. Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member] Prepaid expenses and other current assets Line item in the statement of financial position in which the fair value amounts of the derivative instruments are included. Intangible and Other Assets Net [Member] Intangible and other assets-net Line item in the statement of financial position in which the fair value amounts of the derivative instruments are included. Accrued Expenses Other [Member] Accrued expenses - other Line item in the statement of financial position in which the fair value amounts of the derivative instruments are included. Debt Instrument Variable Rate Three Month CD Rate [Member] Three month CD rate The three month CD rate published by the Korean Securities Dealers Association used to calculate the variable rate of the debt instrument. Skagen Designs [Member] Represents information relating to Skagen Designs, Ltd and certain of its international affiliates ("Skagen Designs"). Skagen Designs Skagen Designs, Ltd. North America Wholesale [Member] North America wholesale The North American wholesale reportable operating segment of the entity. Europe Wholesale [Member] Europe wholesale The Europe wholesale reportable operating segment of the entity. Canada, Dollars Canadian Dollar Asia Pacific Wholesale [Member] Asia Pacific wholesale The Asia Pacific wholesale reportable operating segment of the entity. Direct to Consumer [Member] The Direct to consumer reportable operating segment of the entity. Direct to consumer Current Fiscal Year End Date Business Acquisition Cost of Acquired Entity Cash Paid Net of Cash Acquired Amount of cash paid to acquire the entity net of cash acquired. Cash paid, net of cash acquired CONTROLLING AND NONCONTROLLING INTEREST Controlling and Noncontrolling Interest [Table] Schedule of controlling and noncontrolling interest. Controlling and Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] Summary of changes in equity attributable to controlling and noncontrolling interest Treasury Stock Value, Acquired Cost Method, Equity Impact The total equity impact of the cost of common stock that were repurchased during the period. Recorded using the cost method. Acquisition of common stock Watches [Member] Watches Information related to the watches product line. Leathers [Member] Leathers Information related to the leathers product line. Jewelry [Member] Jewelry Information related to the jewelry product line. Percentage of Product Revenue to Total Sales Revenue Percentage Of Product Revenue To Total Sales Revenue. Percentage of Total Period Authorized Fiscal Year Two Thousand Ten with No Termination Date [Member] Share repurchase plan with no termination date Represents the share repurchase program with no termination date. Period Authorized Fiscal Year Two Thousand Ten with Termination Date December Two Thousand Thirteen [Member] Share repurchase plan with December 2013 termination date Represents the share repurchase program with a termination date of December 2013. Document Period End Date Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Nonvested Aggregate Intrinsic Value Nonvested at end of period The intrinsic value of nonvested stock options and stock appreciation rights. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Expected to Vest Aggregate Intrinsic Value Expected to vest at end of period As of the balance sheet date, the intrinsic value of outstanding stock options and stock appreciation rights that are expected to vest. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Outstanding Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Weighted average remaining contractual term for option awards and stock appreciation rights outstanding. End of period Beginning of period Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Exercisable Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Exercisable at end of period Weighted average remaining contractual term for vested portions of options and stock appreciation rights outstanding and currently exercisable. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Nonvested Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Nonvested at end of period Weighted average remaining contractual term of non-vested stock options and stock appreciation rights, that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Expected to Vest Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Expected to vest at end of period As of the balance sheet date, the Weighted average remaining contractual term for outstanding stock options and stock appreciation rights that are expected to vest. Euro Euro Member Countries, Euro Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Nonvested Weighted Average Exercise Price Nonvested at end of period (in dollars per share) The weighted-average price of non-vested stock options and stock appreciation rights, that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date. The number of non-vested stock options and stock appreciation rights, that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Nonvested Number Nonvested at end of period (in shares) Expected to vest at end of period (in shares) As of the balance sheet date, the number of shares into which expected to vest stock options and stock appreciation rights outstanding can be converted under the option plan. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Expected to Vest Number Entity [Domain] United Kingdom, Pounds British Pound Price [Axis] Information by range of exercise prices. Price [Domain] Identification of range of exercise prices. Range One of Exercise Prices [Member] Range Of Exercise Prices $11.66 - $13.15 Represents the exercise price range one of the outstanding stock options. Range Two of Exercise Prices [Member] Range Of Exercise Prices $13.15 - $26.29 Represents the exercise price range two of the outstanding stock options. Range Three of Exercise Prices [Member] Range Of Exercise Prices $26.29 - $39.44 Represents the exercise price range three of the outstanding stock options. Range Four of Exercise Prices [Member] Range Of Exercise Prices $39.44 - $52.58 Represents the exercise price range four of the outstanding stock options. Range Five of Exercise Prices [Member] Range Of Exercise Prices $65.73 - $78.88 Represents the exercise price range five of the outstanding stock options. Range Six of Exercise Prices [Member] Range Of Exercise Prices $78.88 - $92.02 Represents the exercise price range six of the outstanding stock options. Range Seven of Exercise Prices [Member] Range Of Exercise Prices $92.02 - $105.17 Represents the exercise price range Seven of the outstanding stock options. Range Eight of Exercise Prices [Member] Range Of Exercise Prices $118.31 - $131.46 Represents the exercise price range eight of the outstanding stock options. Share Based Compensation, Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options Nonvested, Number Expected to Vest Expected to vest (in shares) Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Nonvested Number Expected To Vest. Share Based Compensation, Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options Nonvested, Weighted Average, Grant Date Fair Value, Expected to Vest Expected to vest (in dollars per share) Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Nonvested Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Expected To Vest. Product Warranties [Table] Schedule of product warranties. FOSSIL watch products Fossil Watch Products [Member] Identifies name or type of a product or service, or a group of similar products or similar services, for which the entity reported revenue from external customers during the period. Relic Watch Products [Member] RELIC watch products RELIC watch products sold by the entity. Other watch products Other Watch Products [Member] Watch products sold by the entity other than watch products separately identified. Product Warranties [Line Items] Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table. Warranty reserve Standard Product Warranty Period Warranty period Represents the period of the standard product warranty. Warranties Issued and Adjustments to Pre existing Warranties Warranties issued and adjustments Warranties Issued And Adjustments To Preexisting Warranties. Schedule of Total Assets by Segment [Text Block] Total Assets For Each Reporting Segment Tabular disclosure of total assets for each reportable segment. Schedule of Stockholders' Equity and Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure [Table Text Block] Schedule Of Stockholders Equity And Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure Table Text Block. Summary Of Changes In Equity Attributable To Controlling And Noncontrolling Interest Schedule of Intangible and Other Assets [Table Text Block] Schedule Of Intangible And Other Assets Schedule of Intangible and Other Assets. Intangible and Other Assets [Table] Schedule of intangibles and other assets. Other Intangibles [Member] Other Represents other finite-lived intangible assets Japan, Yen Japanese Yen Other Assets [Axis] Information by type or class of other assets. Other Assets [Domain] The major type or class of other assets. Key Money Deposits [Member] Key money deposits Represents key money deposits. Other Deposits [Member] Other deposits Represents other deposits. Deferred Compensation Plan Assets [Member] Deferred compensation plan assets Represents deferred compensation plan assets. Deferred Tax Asset [Member] Deferred tax asset-net Represents deferred tax assets. Restricted Cash [Member] Restricted cash Represents restricted cash. Assets Other [Member] Other assets Represents other assets that are not specifically identified. Intangible and Other Assets [Line Items] Intangible and other assets Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table. Total Intangibles and Other Assets Total Intangibles And Other Assets. Total intangible and other assets, Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Related to Other Assets Total other assets, Accumulated Amortization Accumulated Amortization Related To Other Assets. Intangible and Other, Assets Accumulated Amortization Total intangible and other assets, Accumulated Amortization The cumulative amount of amortization (related to Intangible And Other Assets) that has been recognized in the income statement. Swing Line [Member] Swingline loan Represents the swingline loan. Credit Agreement Korean Subsidiary [Member] Agreement Represents the credit agreement entered into by the Company's Korean subsidiary. Debt Instrument Consolidated Leverage Ratio Less than 1.0 to 1.0 [Member] Consolidated leverage ratio (the Ratio) less than 1.00 to 1.00 The upper range of consolidated leverage ratio (the Ratio) to calculate the base rate applicable margin. Debt Instrument Consolidated Leverage Ratio Greater than or Equal to 2.0 to 1.0 [Member] Consolidated leverage ratio (the Ratio) greater than 2.00 to 1.00 The lower range of consolidated leverage ratio (the Ratio) to calculate the base rate applicable margin. Debt Instrument Variable Rate Base [Axis] The alternative reference rates that may be used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument. Debt Instrument Consolidated Leverage Ratio [Axis] Debt Instrument Variable Rate Base [Domain] Identification of the reference rate that is used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument. Debt Instrument Consolidated Leverage Ratio [Domain] Fossil Korea Limited Subsidiary [Member] Fossil Korea Represents the Company's Korean subsidiary, Fossil (Korea) Limited. Debt Instrument Term Debt term Represents the term of the debt instrument. Line of Credit Facility Renewal Period Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Represents the consecutive period in which the Company is required to maintain consolidated net income that is not negative under the terms of the debt covenants. Consecutive period that the entity must maintain consolidated net income that is not negative Debt Instrument Covenant Consecutive Period to Maintain Consolidated Net Income Entity Voluntary Filers Debt Instrument Basis Spread on Variable Rate One Month Period Basis spread on base rate for a one month period (as a percent) The percentage points added to the reference rate to compute the variable rate on the debt instrument for a one month period. Entity Current Reporting Status Debt Instrument Basis Spread on Variable Rate Three Month Period Basis spread on base rate for a three month period (as a percent) The percentage points added to the reference rate to compute the variable rate on the debt instrument for a three month period. Entity Filer Category Debt Instrument Variable Rate Base Interest Rate at End of Period Base rate at end of period (as a percent) Represents the variable interest rate at the end of the reporting period. Entity Public Float Debt Instrument Applicable Margin Based on Leverage Ratio Applicable margin based on the Company's consolidated leverage ratio (as a percent) Represents the applicable margin added to the variable rate of the debt instrument which varies based upon the Company's consolidated leverage ratio (the "Ratio"). Entity Registrant Name Debt Instrument Consolidated Leverage Ratio Used to Calculate Variable Rate of Debt Consolidated leverage ratio used to calculate variable rate of debt (as a percent) Represents the consolidated leverage ratio used to calculate the variable rate of the debt instrument. Entity Central Index Key Debt Instrument LIBOR Rate Amount Used to Calculate Quotient LIBOR Rate, amount used to calculate quotient (as a percent) Represents the amount used to calculate the quotient which is used in the calculation of the LIBOR rate. This amount is subtracted from the Eurodollar reserve percentage. Debt Instrument Increments in Excess of Minimum Principal Amount Debt instrument increments in excess of minimum principal amount Represents the incremental principal payments in excess of the minimum principal amount. Mexico, Pesos Mexican Peso Debt Instrument Covenant Calculation Consolidated Tangible Net Worth Base Amount Base amount used to calculate minimum consolidated tangible net worth requirement Represents the base amount used in the calculation of the required consolidated tangible net worth under the terms of the debt covenants. Debt Instrument Covenant Calculation Consolidated Tangible Net Worth Percentage of Consolidated Net Income Percentage of positive consolidated net income added to specified base amount to calculate minimum consolidated tangible net worth requirement Represents the percentage of positive consolidated net income added to specified base amount used in the calculation of the required consolidated tangible net worth under the terms of the debt covenants. Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Maximum acquisitions, year 1, debt covenant Represents the maximum acquisitions allowed in year one per the terms of the debt covenants. Debt Instrument Covenant Maximum Acquisitions Year One Debt Instrument Covenant Maximum Acquisitions Thereafter Maximum acquisitions, thereafter, debt covenant Represents the maximum acquisitions allowed after year one per the terms of the debt covenants. Debt Instrument Amount Renewed Borrowings renewed Represents the amount of borrowings renewed. Shares Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Additional Disclosures [Abstract] Beginning Balance, Shares Ending Balance, Shares Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Outstanding, Number Of Shares The number of shares reserved for issuance under stock option and stock appreciation rights agreements awarded under the plan that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date, including vested options. Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Grants in Period Gross Granted (in shares) Gross number of share options and stock appreciation rights granted during the period. Stock Issued During Period Shares Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Exercised Exercised (in shares) Number of share options and stock appreciation rights exercised during the current period. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Forfeitures and Expirations in Period Forfeited or expired (in shares) For presentations that combine terminations, the number of shares under options and stock appreciation rights that were cancelled during the reporting period as a result of occurrence of a terminating event specified in contractual agreements pertaining to the stock option and stock appreciation right plan or that expired. Exercisable at June 30, 2012, Shares Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Exercisable, Number Of Shares Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Exercisable Number Exercisable at end of period (in shares) The number of shares into which fully or partially vested stock options and stock appreciation rights outstanding as of the balance sheet date can be currently converted under the option and stock appreciation rights plans. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward] Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share Beginning Balance, Weighted-average Exercise Price (in dollars per share) Ending Balance, Weighted-average Exercise Price (in dollars per share) Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Outstanding, Weighted- Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share) Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted average price at which grantees can acquire the shares reserved for issuance under the stock option and stock appreciation rights plans. Share Based Compensation Arrangements by Share Based Payment Award Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Grants in Period Weighted Average Exercise Price Granted (in dollars per share) Weighted average price at which grantees can acquire the shares reserved for issuance on stock options and stock appreciation rights awarded. Share Based Compensation Arrangements by Share Based Payment Award Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Exercises in Period Weighted Average Exercise Price Exercised (in dollars per share) Weighted average price at which option holders acquired shares when converting their stock options and stock appreciation rights into shares. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Forfeitures and Expirations in Period Weighted Average Exercise Price Forfeited or expired (in dollars per share) Weighted average price of options and stock appreciation rights that were either forfeited or expired. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Exercisable Weighted Average Exercise Price Exercisable at end of period (in dollars per share) The weighted-average price as of the balance sheet date at which grantees can acquire the shares reserved for issuance on vested portions of options and stock appreciation rights outstanding and currently exercisable under the stock option and stock appreciation right plan. Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Exercisable, Weighted- Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share) As of the balance sheet date, the weighted-average exercise price for outstanding stock options and stock appreciation rights that are expected to vest. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Vested and Expected to Vest Weighted Average Exercise Price Expected to vest at end of period (in dollars per share) Document Fiscal Year Focus Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Additional General Disclosures [Abstract] Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term Document Fiscal Period Focus Beginning of period Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Outstanding Intrinsic Value Amount of difference between fair value of the underlying shares reserved for issuance and exercise price of options and stock appreciation rights outstanding. End of period Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Exercises in Period Total Intrinsic Value Exercised The total accumulated difference between fair values of underlying shares on dates of exercise and exercise price on options and stock appreciation rights which were exercised (or share units converted) into shares during the reporting period under the plan. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Exercisable Intrinsic Value Exercisable at end of period Amount of difference between fair value of the underlying shares reserved for issuance and exercise price of vested portions of options and stock appreciation rights outstanding and currently exercisable. Maximum percentage of cash flow hedge coverage as defined by policy. Forecasted purchases to manage fluctuations (as a percent) Cash Flow Hedge Coverage Percentage Fossil Mexico [Member] Fossil Mexico Represents the information pertaining to Fossil Mexico. Represents the decrease in additional paid in capital resulting from the purchase of the outstanding minority interest shares. Adjustment to Additional Paid in Capital Due to Acquisition of Noncontrolling Interest Decrease in additional paid in capital from purchase of miniority interest shares Fossil Servicios [Member] Fossil Servicios Represents the information pertaining to Fossil Servicios. Contingent Consideration Contingent Consideration, Fair Value Disclosure This element represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. This item represents the amount of potential payments under the contingent consideration arrangement as of the balance sheet date. Contingent consideration liability at end of period Common Stock Issued upon Legal Settlement Common stock issued upon legal settlement Common stock issued upon legal settlement. Schedule of Net Sales and Operating Income by Segment [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of net sales and operating income for each reportable segment. Summary information by operating segment Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized Under Stock Option and Stock Appreciation Rights Plans Exercise Price Range Lower Range Limit The floor of a customized range of exercise prices for purposes of disclosing shares potentially issuable under outstanding stock option and stock appreciation rights awards on all stock option and stock appreciation rights plans and other required information pertaining to awards in the customized range. Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Outstanding, lower range (in dollars per share) Legal Entity [Axis] Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized Under Stock Option and Stock Appreciation Rights Plans Exercise Price Range Upper Range Limit Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Outstanding, upper range (in dollars per share) The ceiling of a customized range of exercise prices for purposes of disclosing shares potentially issuable under outstanding stock option and stock appreciation rights awards on all stock option and stock appreciation rights plans and other required information pertaining to awards in the customized range. Document Type Weighted average remaining contractual term for stock options and stock appreciation rights outstanding. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Outstanding Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term 3 Beginning Balance, Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years) Ending Balance, Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years) Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Outstanding, Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term Products Other [Member] Other Information related to other product lines. Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Property Plant and Equipment and Other Noncurrent Assets The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to property, plant and equipment to be used in ongoing operations. Also includes the amount of acquisition costs of a business combination allocated noncurrent assets not separately disclosed. Property, plant & equipment and other long-term assets Swiss Technology Products AG [Member] STP Represents information relating to Swiss Technology Productions AG ("STP"). Accounts receivable - net of allowances of $69,747 and $79,820, respectively Accounts Receivable, Net, Current All Currencies [Axis] Information by currency. Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock upon Legal Settlement Common stock issued upon legal settlement Common stock issued upon legal settlement. Taxes Payable NonCurrent Related to Indemnification Asset Long-term income taxes payable Represents the carrying amount of income tax liability related to the indemnification asset. Accrued and Other Liabilities Related to Indemnification Asset Accrued expenses-other Represents the carrying amount of accrued expenses related to the indemnification asset. Operating Income Excluding Nonrecurring Acquisition and Integration Costs The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues, excluding nonrecurring acquisition and integration costs. Operating income excluding nonrecurring acquisition and integration costs Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Current All Currencies [Domain] Accrued expenses: Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Long-term income taxes payable Accrued Income Taxes, Noncurrent Income taxes payable Accrued Income Taxes, Current Royalties Accrued Royalties, Current Property, plant and equipment, accumulated depreciation (in dollars) Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Accumulated other comprehensive income Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Additional paid in capital Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation Tax benefit derived from stock-based compensation Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition Stock-based compensation expense (Decrease) increase in allowance for doubtful accounts Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Period Increase (Decrease) Amortization of Intangible Assets Amortization expense for intangible assets Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Shares issuable under stock-based awards were not included in the diluted EPS calculation Impairment loss Asset Impairment Charges Impairment losses Assets, Fair Value Disclosure Total Specific Company-owned stores-net Current assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Assets Assets [Abstract] Assets: Total long-term assets Assets, Noncurrent Total current assets Assets, Current Total assets Assets Total assets Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure Investments in publicly traded equity securities Securities available for sale Available-for-sale Securities, Current Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount Goodwill expected to be deductible for tax purposes Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic Basic (in dollars per share) Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, Shares Issuable Additional Common stock issued (in shares) Prepaid expenses and other current assets Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash Paid Business Acquisition, cash Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Axis] Business acquisition Pro Forma information Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Abstract] Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, at Fair Value Contingent Consideration Contingent consideration liability at acquisition date Tradename Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Intangible Assets Not Amortizable Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill Amount Recorded goodwill related to acquisition Goodwill Percentage ownership acquired Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue Net sales Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block] Pro Forma Financial Information Total net assets acquired Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed), Net Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation [Abstract] Allocation of purchase price: Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss) Net income attributable to Fossil, Inc. Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares Common Stock number of shares issued Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted Diluted (in dollars per share) ACQUISITIONS AND GOODWILL Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Domain] Inventories Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets, Inventory Intangible assets Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Amortizable Intangible Assets Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Liabilities Current liabilities Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Value Assigned Common Stock Valued Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable Value of common stock issued Business Combination, Indemnification Assets, Amount as of Acquisition Date Tax-related indemnification asset Accounts receivable-net of allowances Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets, Receivables Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Noncurrent Liabilities Long-term liabilities Business Acquisition Business Acquisition [Line Items] Acquisition amount Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price Total transaction consideration: Variable price Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Other Noncurrent Assets Other long-term assets ACQUISITIONS AND GOODWILL Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] Fair value of contingent consideration liability during the period resulting increase (decrease) operating expenses Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs Acquisition related cost Cash and cash equivalents Beginning of period End of period Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] Restricted Cash Cash and cash equivalents: Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value [Abstract] Class of Treasury Stock [Table] COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Commitments and contingencies (Note 11) Commitments and Contingencies. Common Stock [Member] Common Stock Common stock, 60,331 and 68,370 shares issued at September 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively Common Stock, Value, Issued Common stock, shares issued Common Stock, Shares, Issued Comprehensive income attributable to Fossil, Inc. Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total comprehensive income Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Amount included in noncontrolling interest Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Changes, Purchase of Interest by Parent Corporate [Member] Corporate Cost of sales Cost of Goods Sold Customer Lists [Member] Customer lists Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] Designated as cash flow hedges Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis Description of base rate Debt Instrument [Line Items] Debt Instrument Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] DEBT Debt Disclosure [Text Block] DEBT Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate Basis spread on base rate (as a percent) Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt 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