Document and Entity Information [Abstract] Document and Entity Information Statement [Table] Statement [Line Items] Document Type Amendment Flag Document Period End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Trading Symbol Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Filer Category Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Public Float Consolidated Balance Sheets Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents End of year Beginning of year Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value, Total Securities available for sale Available-for-sale Securities, Current, Total Accounts receivable - net Accounts Receivable, Net, Current, Total Inventories - net Inventories Inventory, Net, Total Deferred income tax assets - net Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current, Ending Balance Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current, Beginning Balance Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current, Total Includes the sum of the amounts paid in advance for costs that will be expensed with the passage of time or the occurrence of a triggering event and the aggregate carrying amount as of the balance sheet date, of current assets not separately presented elsewhere in the balance sheet. All amounts in this caption are expected to be realized or consumed within one year. Prepaid Expense And Other Assets Current Prepaid expenses and other current assets Total current assets Total current assets Equity Method Investments Investments Property, plant and equipment - net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Ending Balance Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Beginning Balance Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Total Goodwill Goodwill, Ending Balance Goodwill, Beginning Balance 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 long-term assets Total long-term assets Total assets Total assets Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Current liabilities: Accounts Payable, Current Accounts Payable, Current, Total Accounts payable Short-term debt Debt, Current, Total Accrued expenses: Compensation Employee-related Liabilities, Current, Total 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 Taxes Payable, Current, Total Other Accrued Income Taxes, Current Income taxes payable Total current liabilities Total current liabilities Long-term income taxes payable Deferred income tax liabilities Long-term debt Long-term Debt, Total Other long-term liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent, Total Total long-term liabilities Total long-term liabilities Commitments and contingencies (Note 9) Commitments and contingencies (Note 13) Stockholders' equity: Common stock, 67,882 and 66,900 shares issued for 2010 and 2009, respectively Common Stock, Value, Issued, Ending Balance Common Stock, Value, Issued, Beginning Balance Common stock, 67,882 and 66,900 shares issued for 2010 and 2009, respectively Common Stock, Value, Issued, Total Treasury Stock, at cost, 1,210 shares at October 2, 2010 Treasury Stock, at cost, 3,206 shares in 2010 Treasury Stock, Value, Ending Balance Treasury Stock, Value, Beginning Balance Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital, Ending Balance Additional Paid in Capital, Beginning Balance Additional Paid in Capital, Total Retained earnings Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Ending Balance Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Beginning Balance Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Total Accumulated other comprehensive income Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Ending Balance Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Beginning Balance Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Total Noncontrolling interest Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Ending Balance Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Beginning Balance Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Total Total stockholders' equity Ending Balance Beginning Balance Total stockholders' equity Total liabilities and stockholders' equity Total liabilities and stockholders' equity Common stock, shares issued Common Stock, Shares, Issued, Total Treasury Stock, shares Treasury Stock, Shares, Ending Balance Treasury Stock, Shares, Beginning Balance Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income Net sales Total Company, net sales Sales Revenue, Net, Total Total Cost of sales Cost of Goods Sold, Total Gross Profit Gross profit Operating expenses: Selling and distribution Selling and Marketing Expense, Total General and administrative General and Administrative Expense, Total Total operating expenses Total operating expenses Operating income Operating income Interest expense Interest Expense, Total Other income (expense) - net Other Nonoperating Income (Expense), Total Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Cumulative Effects of Changes in Accounting Principles, Noncontrolling Interest Income before income taxes Provision for income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total Net income Net income Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Total Net income attributable to Fossil, Inc. Net income Net income attributable to Fossil, Inc. Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxes: Currency translation adjustment Other Comprehensive Income, Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Total Unrealized gain (loss) on securities available for sale Other Comprehensive Income, Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax, Total Forward contracts hedging intercompany foreign currency payments - change in fair values Unrealized gain on forward contracts Other Comprehensive Income, Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax, Total Unrealized gain/(loss) on forward contracts Total comprehensive income Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Total Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Total Comprehensive income attributable to Fossil, Inc. Comprehensive income attributable to Fossil, Inc. Earnings per share: Earnings Per Share, Basic Earnings Per Share, Basic, Total Basic Earnings Per Share, Diluted Earnings Per Share, Diluted, Total Diluted Weighted average common shares outstanding: Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic, Total Basic Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted, Total Diluted Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity Shares, Issued Ending Balance, shares Beginning Balance, shares Common stock issued upon exercise of stock options and stock appreciation rights Common stock issued upon exercise of stock options and stock appreciation rights, value Common stock issued upon exercise of stock options and stock appreciation rights, shares Tax benefit (expense) derived from stock-based compensation Repurchase and retirement of common stock, value Repurchase and retirement of common stock, shares Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method Repurchase of common stock, value Repurchase of common stock, value Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired Repurchase of common stock, shares Treasury Stock, Value, Retired, Cost Method Retirement of Common Stock, value Retirement of Common Stock, value Treasury Stock, Shares, Retired Retirement of Common Stock, shares Common stock forfeitures put to treasury Retirement of Common Stock, shares Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Gross Restricted stock issued in connection with deferred compensation plan, value Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross Restricted stock issued in connection with deferred compensation plan, shares Value of common stock forfeitures put to treasury. Common Stock Forfeitures Put To Treasury Value Common stock forfeiture put to treasury, value Number of shares of common stock forfeitures put to treasury. Common Stock Forfeitures Put To Treasury Shares Common stock forfeiture put to treasury, shares Stock-based compensation expense Share-based Compensation, Total Stock-based compensation Other Comprehensive Income Foreign Currency Transaction And Translation Adjustment Net Of Tax Including Noncontrolling Interest Period Increase Decrease. Other Comprehensive Income Foreign Currency Transaction And Translation Adjustment Net Of Tax Including Noncontrolling Interest Period Increase Decrease Currency translation adjustment Purchase of noncontrolling interest shares Distribution of noncontrolling interest earnings Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Operating Activities: Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities: Depreciation, amortization and accretion Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion, Net, Total Increase (decrease) in allowance for returns - net of inventory in transit Gain (Loss) on Sale of Property Plant Equipment Loss on disposal of assets Gain (Loss) on Sale of Property Plant Equipment, Total Impairment losses Asset Impairment Charges, Total Equity in (income) loss of joint venture Equity in income of joint venture Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments, Total Distribution from joint venture Provision for Doubtful Accounts Increase in allowance for doubtful accounts Excess Tax Benefit From Share Based Compensation Operating Activities Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation Tax expense derived from stock-based compensation Deferred income taxes and other Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable Accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Inventories Increase (Decrease) in Inventories, Total Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid, Deferred Expense and Other Assets Prepaid expenses and other current assets Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid, Deferred Expense and Other Assets, Total Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable, Total Accounts payable Accrued expenses Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities, Total Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Income Taxes Payable Income taxes payable Net cash provided by operating activities Net cash provided by operating activities Investing Activities: Additions to property, plant and equipment Additions to property, plant and equipment Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment, Total Payments to acquire intangible and other assets. Payments To Acquire Intangible And Other Assets Increase in intangible and other assets Purchase of securities available for sale Purchase of securities available for sale Payments to Acquire Available-for-sale Securities, Total Sales/maturities of securities available for sale Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Available-for-sale Securities, Total Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment, Total Payments To Acquire Additional Interest In Subsidiaries Purchase of noncontrolling interest shares Purchase of noncontrolling interest Net cash used in investing activities Net cash used in investing activities Financing Activities: Acquisition of treasury stock Acquisition of common stock Repurchase of common stock Payments Of Dividends Minority Interest Distribution of noncontrolling interest earnings Distribution of noncontrolling interest earnings Distribution of noncontrolling interest earnings Excess tax benefits from stock based compensation Tax benefit derived from stock-based compensation Borrowings on notes payable Proceeds from Notes Payable, Total Payments on notes payable Payments on notes payable Proceeds from exercise of stock options Common stock issued upon exercise of stock options and stock appreciation rights Net cash used in financing activities Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents, Total Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents: Significant Accounting Policies Significant Accounting Policies Text Block Significant Accounting Policies Acquisitions and Goodwill Business Combination Disclosure Text Block Acquisitions and Goodwill Inventories Inventory Disclosure Text Block Inventories Prepaid and Other Current Assets Prepaid and Other Current Assets [Text Block] Prepaid and Other Current Assets [Text Block] Prepaid and Other Current Assets Property, Plant and Equipment Property Plant And Equipment Disclosure Text Block Property, Plant and Equipment Investments Equity Method Investments [Text Block] Investments Intangible And Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]. Intangibles and Other Assets Intangible And Other Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Intangible And Other Assets Disclosure Text Block Intangibles and Other Assets Derivatives and Risk Management Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure Text Block Derivatives and Risk Management Fair Value Assets And Liabilities [Abstract]. Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Disclosures Text Block Fair Value Measurements Debt Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Debt Other Income (Expense)-Net Other Income And Other Expense Disclosure Text Block Other Income (Expense)-Net Taxes Income Tax Disclosure Text Block Taxes Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract] Commitments and Contingencies Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure Text Block Commitments and Contingencies Stockholders' Equity and Benefit Plans Disclosure Of Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award Text Block DisclosureOfShareBasedCompensationArrangementsByShareBasedPaymentAwardTextBlock Stockholders' Equity and Benefit Plans Supplemental Cash Flow Information Cash Flow Supplemental Disclosures Text Block Supplemental Cash Flow Information Supplemental Disclosure for Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Supplemental Disclosure for Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Supplemental Disclosure for Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Text Block] Supplemental Disclosure For Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Text Block Supplemental Disclosure for Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Major Customer, Segment and Geographic Information[Abstract] Major Customer, Segment and Geographic Information This element may be used to capture the complete disclosure of reporting segments including data and tables. Reportable segments include those that meet any of the following quantitative thresholds a) it's reported revenue, including sales to external customers and intersegment sales or transfers is 10% or more of the combined revenue, internal and external, of all operating segments b) the absolute amount of its reported profit or loss is 10 percent or more of the greater, in absolute amount of 1) the combined reported profit of all operating segments that did not report a loss or 2) the combined reported loss of all operating segments that did report a loss c) its assets are 10 percent or more of the combined assets of all operating segments. Disclosure about revenues from external customers (1) attributed to the entity's country of domicile and (2) attributed to all foreign countries in total from which the entity derives revenues. If revenues from external customers attributed to an individual foreign country are material, those revenues must be disclosed separately. An entity must disclose the basis for attributing revenues from external customers to individual countries. An entity may also provide subtotals of geographic information about groups of countries. Disclosures about long-lived assets (except financial instruments, long-term customer relationships of a financial institution, mortgage and other servicing rights, deferred policy acquisition costs, and deferred tax assets) that are (1) located in the entity's country of domicile, and (2) located in all foreign countries in which the entity holds assets. Major Customer Segment And Geographic Information [Text Block] Major Customer, Segment and Geographic Information Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block] Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) Schedule of Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Disclosure Abstract Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Statement, Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Actual [Member] Common stock [Member] Additional paid-in capital [Member] Treasury Stock [Member] Retained earnings [Member] Cumulative translation adjustment [Member] Unrealized gain (loss) on securities available for sale [Member] Unrealized gain (loss) on forward contracts [Member] Stockholder's Equity Attributable to Fossil Inc [Member] Noncontrolling Interest [Member]