Document and Entity Information Statement [Table] Statement [Line Items] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Document Type Document Period End Date Amendment Flag Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS Assets [Abstract] Assets Assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Current assets: Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value End of period Beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Accounts receivable-net of allowances of $61,773 and $80,047, respectively Inventory, Net Inventories Inventories Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current Deferred income tax assets-net Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current Prepaid expenses and other current assets Assets, Current Total current assets Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Property, plant and equipment-net of accumulated depreciation of $377,782 and $360,191, respectively Property, plant and equipment - net Goodwill Ending Balance Beginning Balance Goodwill 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 Assets and Other Assets, Noncurrent Intangible and other assets-net Total intangible and other assets-net Assets, Noncurrent Long-Term Assets Total long-term assets Assets Total Assets Total assets Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Current liabilities: Accounts Payable, Current Accounts payable Debt, Current Short-term and current portion of long-term debt Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Accrued expenses: Employee-related Liabilities, Current Compensation Accrued Royalties, Current Royalties 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). Accrued Cooperative Advertising, Current Co-op advertising Taxes Payable, Current Transaction taxes Other Accrued Liabilities, Current Other Accrued Income Taxes, Current Income taxes payable Liabilities, Current Total current liabilities Accrued Income Taxes, Noncurrent Long-term income taxes payable Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross, Noncurrent Deferred income tax liabilities Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations Long-term debt Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Other long-term liabilities Liabilities, Noncurrent Total long-term liabilities Commitments and Contingencies. Commitments and contingencies (Note 13) Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Stockholders' equity: Common Stock, Value, Issued Common stock, 48,291 and 50,771 shares issued and outstanding at July 4, 2015 and January 3, 2015, respectively Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Additional paid-in capital Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Retained earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax. Ending balance Beginning balance Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Total Fossil Group, Inc. stockholders' equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Noncontrolling interest Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Balance Balance Total stockholders' equity Liabilities and Equity Total liabilities and stockholders' equity 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. Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable and Sales Returns Current Accounts receivable - allowances (in dollars) Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Property, plant and equipment, accumulated depreciation (in dollars) Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common stock, shares issued Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Common stock, shares outstanding CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Revenue, Net Net sales Net Sales Cost of Goods Sold Cost of sales Gross Profit Gross profit Operating Expenses [Abstract] Operating expenses: Selling, General and Administrative Expense Selling, general and administrative expenses Restructuring Charges Restructuring charges Charges to expense (1) Operating Expenses. Total operating expenses Operating Income (Loss) Operating income Operating Income Interest Expense Interest expense Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Other income (expense)-net Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Income before income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Provision for income taxes Income tax expense Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income Net income Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic Net income attributable to Fossil Group, Inc. Net income attributable to Fossil Group, Inc. Gains or losses reclassified into earnings Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Currency translation adjustment Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax Derivative instruments-net change Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax Pension plan activity Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Total other comprehensive income (loss) Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total comprehensive income Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Comprehensive income attributable to Fossil Group, Inc. Earnings Per Share Earnings per share: Earnings Per Share, Basic Basic (in dollars per share) Basic EPS (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Diluted (in dollars per share) Diluted EPS (in dollars per share) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Weighted average common shares outstanding: Diluted EPS computation: Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Basic (in shares) Basic weighted average common shares outstanding Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Diluted (in shares) Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Operating Activities: Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion, Net Depreciation, amortization and accretion Share-based Compensation Stock-based compensation Other Noncash Income (Expense) Decrease in allowance for returns-net of inventory in transit Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment Loss on disposal of assets Asset Impairment Charges Impairment losses Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Period Increase (Decrease) Decrease in allowance for doubtful accounts Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Income Taxes Deferred income taxes and other Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquisitions: Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Inventories Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Prepaid expenses and other current assets Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable Accounts payable Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities Accrued expenses Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable Income taxes payable Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Investing Activities: Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Additions to property, plant and equipment Payments to acquire intangible and other assets. Payments to Acquire Intangible and Other Assets Increase in intangible and other assets The cash inflow from the arbitration settlement. Proceeds From Arbitration Settlement Skagen Designs arbitration settlement Cash paid, net of cash acquired Business acquisitions-net of cash acquired Payments for (Proceeds from) Hedge, Investing Activities Net investment hedge settlement Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Financing Activities: Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Acquisition of common stock Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Noncontrolling Interest Distribution of noncontrolling interest earnings and other Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation Proceeds from Notes Payable Debt borrowings Repayments of Notes Payable Debt payments Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised Proceeds from exercise of stock options Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash used in financing activities Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents, Continuing Operations Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents: FINANCIAL STATEMENT POLICIES Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] FINANCIAL STATEMENT POLICIES ACQUISITION AND GOODWILL Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] ACQUISITION AND GOODWILL INVENTORIES Inventory Disclosure [Text Block] INVENTORIES WARRANTY LIABILITIES Product Warranty Disclosure [Text Block] WARRANTY LIABILITIES INCOME TAXES Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] INCOME TAXES STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block] STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS The entire disclosure for defined contribution plans and compensation-related costs for equity-based compensation. Defined Contribution Plans and Share-based Payments Disclosure [Text Block] EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block] ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) SEGMENT INFORMATION Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] SEGMENT INFORMATION DERIVATIVES AND RISK MANAGEMENT Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block] DERIVATIVES AND RISK MANAGEMENT FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS INTANGIBLE AND OTHER ASSETS The entire disclosure for intangibles and other assets. Intangible and Other Assets Disclosure [Text Block] INTANGIBLE AND OTHER ASSETS COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES DEBT ACTIVITY Debt Disclosure [Text Block] DEBT ACTIVITY RESTRUCTURING Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block] RESTRUCTURING Disclosure of accounting policy for basis of presentation. Basis of Presentation Policy [Policy Text Block] Basis of Presentation Disclosure of accounting policy for business. Business Policy [Policy Text Block] Business Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block] Hedging Instruments Disclosure of accounting policy for its operating expenses. Operating Expenses [ Policy Text Block] Operating expenses Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block] Earnings Per Share ("EPS") Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Numerators and denominators used in the computations of both basic and diluted EPS Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block] Schedule of changes in the carrying amount of goodwill Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block] Schedule of inventories Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block] Schedule of warranty liability activity Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block] Schedule of income tax expense and related effective rate Class of Treasury Stock [Table Text Block] Schedule of common stock repurchase activity 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 Share-based Compensation, Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Award Activity [Table Text Block] Summary of stock options and stock appreciation rights activity Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Activity [Table Text Block] Summary of stock options and stock appreciation rights outstanding and exercisable Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block] Summary of restricted stock, restricted stock units and performance restricted stock units activity Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Schedule of changes in the balances of each component of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Summary information by operating segment Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table Text Block] Schedule of revenue for each class of similar products Derivative [Line Items] Derivatives Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions [Table Text Block] Schedule of outstanding forward contracts Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Effect on Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Schedule of effective portion of gains and losses on derivative instruments recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block] Schedule of effective portion of gains and losses on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges recorded in other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes during the term of the hedging relationship and reclassified into earnings and gains and losses on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments recorded Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block] Schedule of fair value amounts for derivative instruments as separate asset and liability values on a gross basis and their location on condensed consolidated balance sheets Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block] Schedule of the fair value hierarchy of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis Schedule of Intangible and Other Assets. Schedule of Intangible and Other Assets [Table Text Block] Schedule of intangible and other assets-net Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block] Schedule of estimated aggregate future amortization expense by fiscal year for intangible assets Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block] Schedule of rollforward of the liability incurred for restructuring plan Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net [Abstract] Hedging Instruments Amount after tax of unrealized loss on foreign exchange forward contracts recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) during the period based on if the contracts would have been settled at the end of the period. Unrealized loss recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes Unrealized net gain on foreign currency forward contracts, if settled Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Numerator: Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic [Abstract] Denominator: Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment Effect of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock units and performance restricted stock units Earnings Per Share, Diluted, Other Disclosures [Abstract] Other EPS Disclosures Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Shares issuable under stock-based awards not included in the diluted EPS calculation Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Legal Entity [Axis] Entity [Domain] Entity [Domain] Represents the information pertaining to Fossil accessories South Africa acquisition. Fossil Accessories South Africa [Member] Fossil Accessories South Africa Related Party [Axis]