Accrued and Other Liabilities Related to Indemnification Asset
Accrued expenses-other
Represents the carrying amount of accrued expenses related to the indemnification asset.
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
Accrued Expenses and Other Policy [Text Block]
Accrued Expenses Other
Disclosure of accounting policy for other accrued expenses.
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.
Accumulated Amortization Related to Other Assets
Total other assets, Accumulated Amortization
Accumulated Amortization Related To Other Assets.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges [Roll Forward]
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedge
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Available for Sale Securities [Roll Forward]
Unrealized (loss) gain on securities available for sale
Decrease in additional paid in capital from purchase of miniority interest shares
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
Aggregate Deferred Tax Assets Net of Valuation Allowance and Net of Liabilities Current
Net current deferred income tax assets
The amount after allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards, net of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences expected to be realized or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer.
Aggregate Deferred Tax Liabilities Net of Assets and Net of Valuation Allowance Noncurrent
Amount of deferred income tax liabilities, net of assets and valuation allowance expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer).
Net long-term deferred income tax liabilities
All Currencies [Axis]
Information by currency.
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.
Allowance for Sales Returns Accounts Receivable
Allowance for estimated customer returns
A valuation allowance for estimated customer returns.
Asia Pacific [Member]
Asia Pacific
Region of Asia Pacific.
Asia Pacific Wholesale [Member]
Asia Pacific wholesale
The Asia Pacific wholesale reportable operating segment of the entity.
Assets Other [Member]
Other assets
Represents other assets that are not specifically identified.
Basis of Presentation
Disclosure of accounting policy for basis of presentation.
Basis of Presentation Policy [Policy Text Block]
Bentrani Watches LLC [Member]
Bentrani
Represents information pertaining to Bentrani Watches, LLC.
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
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity Payable Forgiven
Payable forgiven
Represents the amount of payable forgiven by the entity in connection with the acquisition.
Business Acquisition Fixed Purchase Price
Fixed portion of purchase price for the shares
Represents the fixed purchase price of the acquired entity including the cash paid to shareholders of acquired entities, fair value of debt and equity securities issued to shareholders of the acquired entities, the fair value of the liabilities assumed, and direct costs of the acquisition.
Business Acquisition Net Book Value of Acquirer
Represents the net book value of the acquirer.
Net book value of acquirer
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
Business Acquisition Variable Purchase Price
Variable price
Represents the variable component of the purchase price per year.
Business
Disclosure of accounting policy for business.
Business Policy [Policy Text Block]
Forecasted purchases to manage fluctuations (as a percent)
Cash Flow Hedge Coverage Percentage
Maximum percentage of cash flow hedge coverage as defined by policy.
Cash Paid During the Year [Abstract]
Cash paid during the year for:
Represents the initial term of the commercial property lease.
Amortization period based on initial lease term
Commercial Property Initial Lease Term
Common Stock Forfeitures Put to Treasury Value
Common stock forfeitures put to treasury
Shares of common stock forfeitures put to treasury.
Common Stock Issued upon Legal Settlement
Common stock issued upon legal settlement
Common stock issued upon legal settlement.
Common stock issued upon legal settlement
Concentration Risk Number of Majority Owned Assembly Factories
Number of majority-owned assembly factories
Represents the number of majority-owned assembly factories of the entity who accounted for concentration risk in the measurement of the Company's production.
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
CONTROLLING AND NONCONTROLLING INTEREST
Controlling and Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Summary of changes in equity attributable to controlling and noncontrolling interest
Controlling and Noncontrolling Interest [Table]
Schedule of controlling and noncontrolling interest.
Credit Agreement Korean Subsidiary [Member]
Agreement
Represents the credit agreement entered into by the Company's Korean subsidiary.
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 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").
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.
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.
Debt Instrument Consolidated Leverage Ratio [Axis]
Information by the range of consolidated leverage ratios to calculate the base rate applicable margin.
Debt Instrument Consolidated Leverage Ratio [Domain]
The range of consolidated leverage ratios to calculate the base rate applicable margin.
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 Consolidated Leverage Ratio Greater than or Equal to 2.0 to 1.0 [Member]
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 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.
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.
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
Debt Instrument Covenant Consolidated Leverage Ratio
Represents the consolidated leverage ratio required per the debt agreement.
Consolidated leverage ratio required
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.
Represents the maximum acquisitions allowed in year one per the terms of the debt covenants.
Debt Instrument Covenant Maximum Acquisitions Year One
Maximum acquisitions, year 1, debt covenant
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.
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, Renewal Period
Renewal term of debt
Represents the term for which the agreement was renewed.
Debt Instrument Term
Debt term
Represents the term of the debt instrument.
The alternative reference rates that may be used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument.
Debt Instrument Variable Rate Base [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 Variable Rate Base Federal Funds Rate [Member]
Federal funds rate
The federal funds rate used to calculate the base rate of the debt instrument.
Base rate at end of period (as a percent)
Represents the variable interest rate at the end of the reporting period.
Debt Instrument Variable Rate Base Interest Rate at End of Period
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 Base Prime Rate [Member]
Prime rate
The prime rate used to calculate the base rate of the debt instrument.
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 LIBOR Rate [Member]
LIBOR rate
The London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) used to calculate the LIBOR rate of the debt instrument.
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.
Deferred Compensation Arrangements Maximum Percentage of Annual Bonus that May be Deferred
Maximum percentage of annual bonus that may be deferred by participating employees
Represents the maximum percentage of annual bonus that may be deferred by the participating employees for the defined contribution plan.
Deferred Compensation Arrangements Maximum Percentage of Salary that May be Deferred
Represents the maximum percentage of salary that may be deferred by participating employees for the defined contribution plan.
Maximum percentage of salary that may be deferred by participating employees
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.
Deferred Tax Assets Compensation, Current
Compensation
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from compensation expected to be realized or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer.
Deferred Tax Assets Compensation Non Current
Compensation
Deferred tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of estimated future tax deductions arising from temporary differences due to compensation that are expected to be realized after one year.
Deferred Tax Assets Deferred Rent, Current
Deferred rent
Amount of deferred tax asset attributable to taxable temporary differences from deferred rent expected to be realized or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer.
Deferred Tax Assets Deferred Rent Non Current
Deferred rent
Deferred tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of estimated future tax deductions arising from temporary differences due to deferred rent that are expected to be realized after one year.
Deferred Tax Assets Liabilities Net before Valuation Allowance Current
For entities that net deferred tax assets and tax liabilities, represents the current net amount of deferred tax assets and liabilities as of the balance sheet date, before valuation allowance.
Total current deferred tax assets
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible foreign operating loss carryforwards expected to be realized or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer.
Loss carry-forwards
Deferred Tax Assets Operating Loss Carryforwards Foreign Current
Deferred Tax Assets Operating Loss Carryforwards Foreign Noncurrent
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible foreign operating loss carryforwards expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer).
Loss carry-forwards
Deferred Tax Assets Other Current
Other
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences not separately disclosed, expected to be realized or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer.
Deferred Tax Assets Other Noncurrent
Other
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences not separately disclosed, expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer).
Deferred Tax Assets State Income Tax and Interest on Tax Contingencies
State income tax and interest on tax contingencies
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from state taxes and interest on tax contingencies expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer).
Deferred Tax Assets Tax Deductible Foreign Reserves, Noncurrent
Tax deductible foreign reserves
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from tax deductible foreign reserves expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer).
Deferred Tax Liabilities Compensation, Current
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax liability attributable to deductible temporary differences from compensation expected to be realized or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer.
Compensation
Deferred Tax Liabilities Net before Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent
Total deferred income tax liabilities
Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences, net of deferred tax asset, attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards before valuation allowance expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer).
Deferred Tax Liabilities Returns Cost of Sales, Current
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax liability attributable to deductible temporary differences from returns costs of sales to be realized or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer.
Returns cost of sales
Defined Contribution Plan Employer Matching Contribution Percent Level One before Amendment
Percentage of eligible compensation, on 50% of employee contributions, matched by employer before amendment
Percentage of employees' gross pay for which the employer contributes a matching contribution (based on 50 percent of employee contributions) to a defined contribution plan, before amendment.
Percentage of employees' gross pay for which the employer contributes a matching contribution (based on 25 percent of employee contributions) to a defined contribution plan, before amendment.
Defined Contribution Plan Employer Matching Contribution Percent Level Two before Amendment
Percentage of eligible compensation, on 25% of employee contributions, matched by employer before amendment
Defined Contribution Plan Employer Matching Percent of Employee Contributions
Percentage of employee contributions for which the Company will provide a matching contribution of up to 6 percent of employee compensation.
Percentage of employee contributions in which Company will provide a matching contribution of up to 6 percent of employee compensation
Percentage of employee contributions in which Company will provide a matching contribution of up to 3 percent of employee compensation, before amendment
Percentage of employee contributions for which the Company will provide a matching contribution of up to 3 percent of employee compensation before amendment.
Defined Contribution Plan Employer Matching Percent of Employee Contributions Level One before Amendment
Defined Contribution Plan Employer Matching Percent of Employee Contributions Level Two before Amendment
Percentage of employee contributions in which Company will provide a matching contribution of between 4 and 6 percent of employee compensation, before amendment
Percentage of employee contributions for which the Company will provide a matching contribution of between 4 and 6 percent of employee compensation before amendment.
Defined Contribution Plan Maximum Additional Contribution Per Employee Percentage
Maximum additional contribution by employer (as a percent)
Represents the maximum percentage of employee gross pay, by the terms of the plan that the employer may additionally contribute to a defined contribution plan.
Defined Contribution Plan Requisite Service Period for Entitys Discretionary Contribution
Minimum amount of service for employees to be eligible for employer 401(k) matching.
Minimum years of service to be eligible for employer 401(k) matching
Defined Contribution Plan Requisite Working Hours for Entitys Discretionary Contribution
Minimum hours worked to be eligible for employer 401(k) matching
Minimum hours worked for employees to be eligible for employer 401(k) matching.
Defined Contribution Plans [Line Items]
Deferred Compensation and Savings Plans
Direct to Consumer [Member]
The Direct to consumer reportable operating segment of the entity.
Direct to consumer
Document and Entity Information
Europe [Member]
Europe
Continent of Europe.
Europe Wholesale [Member]
Europe wholesale
The Europe wholesale reportable operating segment of the entity.
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
Foreign Subsidiaries Group One [Member]
Represents information pertaining to foreign subsidiaries of the entity, including Fossil Europe B.V., Swiss Technology Holding GmbH and Fossil (East) Limited.
Fossil Europe B.V., Swiss Technology Holding GmbH and Fossil (East) Limited
Fossil Asia Holdings Limited [Member]
Fossil (Asia) Holdings Limited
Represents information pertaining to Fossil (Asia) Holdings Limited.
FGE
Fossil Group Europe [Member]
Represents Fossill Group Europe, GmbH ("FGE"), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.
Represents the Company's Japanese subsidiary, Fossil Japan, Inc.
Fossil Japan
Fossil Japan [Member]
Fossil Korea Limited Subsidiary [Member]
Fossil Korea
Represents the Company's Korean subsidiary, Fossil (Korea) Limited.
Fossil Mexico and Fossil Servicios [Member]
Represents information pertaining to Fossil Mexico and Fossil Servicios.
Fossil Mexico and Fossil Servicios
Fossil Mexico
Represents the information pertaining to Fossil Mexico.
Fossil Mexico [Member]
Fossil Servicios
Represents the information pertaining to Fossil Servicios.
Fossil Servicios [Member]
Represents information pertaining to Fossil Spain, S.A., an equity method investment of the entity.
Fossil Spain [Member]
Fossil Spain
Fossil Spain SL [Member]
Fossil Spain
Represents information relating to Spain, Fossil, S.L. ("Fossil Spain").
Fossil Taiwan
Represents information pertaining to Fossil Taiwan.
Fossil Taiwan [Member]
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.
General De Relojeria SA [Member]
General De Relojeria
Represents information relating to General De Relojeria, S.A.
Gross Profit as a Percentage of Net Sales
Gross profit as a percentage of net sales
Represents the percentage of gross profit to total net sales.
Income (loss) From Equity Method Investments Noncash
This item represents the entity's proportionate share for the period of the noncash items making up net income (loss) of its investee (such as unconsolidated subsidiaries and joint ventures) to which the equity method of accounting is applied. This item includes income or expense related to stock-based compensation based on the investor's grant of stock to employees of an equity method investee.
Equity in income of joint venture
Income Tax Holiday Percentage Granted
Tax holiday granted (as a percent)
Represents the percentage of income tax holiday granted to the entity by the taxing jurisdiction.
Income Tax Holiday Period [Axis]
Information pertaining to the income tax holiday period.
Income Tax Holiday Period [Domain]
Represents information pertaining to the income tax holiday period.
Income Tax [Line Items]
Income tax contingency
Initial Long Term Incentive Plan [Member]
Represents the Company's initial Long-Term Incentive Plan ("LTIP"), which was terminated on March 26, 2008 by the Company's Board of Directors.
Initial LTIP
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.
INTANGIBLE AND OTHER ASSETS
Intangible and Other Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
INTANGIBLE AND OTHER ASSETS
The entire disclosure for intangibles and other assets.
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.
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.
Intangible and Other Assets [Table]
Schedule of 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
Consignment inventory
Represents the carrying amount, net of valuation reserves and adjustments, as of the balance sheet date of inventory owned by the entity but in the hands of a customer, typically a reseller.
Inventory Materials Supplies and Merchandise under Consignment Net of Reserves
Jewelry [Member]
Jewelry
Information related to the jewelry product line.
Key Money Deposits [Member]
Key money deposits
Represents key money deposits.
Leathers [Member]
Leathers
Information related to the leathers product line.
Letter of Credit Facility [Member]
Represents the letter of credit facility entered into by the Company, FGE and Fossil Asia Pacific Ltd.
LC Facility
Line of Credit Facility Agreement Percentage of Total Outstanding Non Voting Capital Stock
Percentage of total outstanding non-voting capital stock
Percentage of subsidiary non-voting capital stock used to secure line of credit facility.
Line of Credit Facility Agreement Percentage of Total Outstanding Voting Capital Stock
Percentage of total outstanding voting capital stock
Percentage of total outstanding voting capital stock used to secure line of credit facility.
Line of Credit Facility Amendment Fee
Amendment fee
Represents the amount of amendment fee, which is being amortized over the life of the Credit Agreement.
Litigation Reserves Policy [Text Block]
Litigation Reserves
Disclosure of accounting policy for litigation reserves.
Noncontrolling Interest Buyout [Abstract ]
Mexico Noncontrolling Interest Buyout
Non Employee Director [Member]
Nonemployee director
Represents information pertaining to the director who is not an officer or an employee of the entity.
Nonemployee Plan [Member]
Nonemployee Plan
Represents information pertaining to the Nonemployee Plan entered into by the entity.
North America Wholesale [Member]
North America wholesale
The North American wholesale reportable operating segment of the entity.
Represents the number of letters of credit outstanding under the Old Agreement.
Number of Letters of Credit Outstanding
Number of letters of credit
Number of Reporting Units that Evaluate Goodwill for Impairment
Represents the number of reporting units that evaluate goodwill for impairment.
Number of reporting units that evaluate goodwill for impairment
Number of Subsidiary Common Shares Purchased
Number of subsidiary common shares purchased
Represents the number of shares of subsidiary acquired during the period.
Operating Expenses as a Percentage of Net Sales
Operating expenses as a percentage of net sales
Represents the percentage of operating expenses to total net sales.
Operating Expenses as Percentage of Revenues
Operating expenses as a percentage of revenues
Represents the operating expenses as a percentage of revenues for the years 2013, 2014 and 2015.
Operating Income as a Percentage of Net Sales
Operating income as a percentage of net sales
Represents the percentage of operating income to total net sales.
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
Operating Income Favorable Impact
Represents the amount of favorable impact on operating income related to the acquiree's ongoing operations.
Operating income favorable impact
Borrowings under the revolving line of credit utilized to fund the cash purchase price
Operating Loss Carryforwards Expiration Period [Axis]
Information pertaining to the expiration period of operating loss carryforwards.
Identification of the expiration period of operating loss carryforwards.
Operating Loss Carryforwards Expiration Period [Domain]
Operating Loss Carryforwards Expiration Period from 2013 Through 2017 [Member]
Expires 2013 through 2017
Represents the expiration period of operating loss carryforwards from 2013 through 2017.
Expires 2018 through 2022
Represents the expiration period of operating loss carryforwards from 2018 through 2022.
Operating Loss Carryforwards Expiration Period from 2018 Through 2022 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards Expiration Period from 2023 Through 2027 [Member]
Expires 2023 through 2027
Represents the expiration period of operating loss carryforwards from 2023 through 2027.
Operating Loss Carryforwards Indefinite Expiration Period [Member]
Indefinite
Represents the expiration period of operating loss carryforwards for indefinite period.
Other Assets [Axis]
Information by type or class of other assets.
Other Assets [Domain]
The major type or class of other assets.
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications, net of tax expense (benefit)
Amount after tax, before reclassification adjustments of other comprehensive income (loss).
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) before Reclassifications Tax
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications, tax effect
Represents the tax effect, before reclassification adjustments of other comprehensive income (loss).
Other Deposits [Member]
Other deposits
Represents other deposits.
Other Intangibles [Member]
Other
Represents other finite-lived intangible assets
Disclosure of accounting policy for other long-term liabilities.
Other Long Term Liabilities [Policy Text Block]
Other Long-Term Liabilities
Other Watch Products [Member]
Watch products sold by the entity other than watch products separately identified.
Other watch products
Oyzterbay Trade Name [Member]
OYZTERBAY Trade Name
Represents the information pertaining to the OYZTERBAY Trade Name.
Partnership with Company Period
Represents the period of partnership with the Company.
Period of partnership with Company
Payments to Acquire Intangible and Other Assets
Payments to acquire intangible and other assets.
Increase in intangible and other assets
Percentage or net book value used in the calculation of the fixed purchase price component
Percentage of Net Book Value of Fixed Purchase Price
Represents the percentage of net book value used in the calculation of the fixed purchase price component.
Percentage of Product Revenue to Total Sales Revenue
Percentage Of Product Revenue To Total Sales Revenue.
Percentage of Total
Percentage of Royalty Expense, Maximum
Represents the maximum percentage of royalties based on defined net sales.
Maximum percentage of royalties
Percentage of Royalty Expense, Minimum
Minimum percentage of royalties
Represents the minimum percentage of royalties based on defined net sales.
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.
Period Authorized Fiscal Year Two Thousand Twelve with Termination Date December Two Thousand Sixteen [Member]
Repurchase program with termination date of December 2016
Represents information pertaining to the share repurchase program with a termination date of December 2016.
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.
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Text Block]
The entire disclosure representing the prepaid expenses and other current assets.
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets
Price [Axis]
Information by range of exercise prices.
Identification of range of exercise prices.
Price [Domain]
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock upon Legal Settlement
Common stock issued upon legal settlement
Common stock issued upon legal settlement.
Production Concentration Risk [Member]
Production Concentration
Reflects the percentage of assembly and production from specified products are to a specified benchmark.
Production [Member]
Production
Aggregate production during the period from the specified number of factories in the normal course of business.
Products Other [Member]
Other
Information related to other product lines.
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
Product Warranties [Table]
Schedule of product warranties.
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.
Range Five of Exercise Prices [Member]
Range Of Exercise Prices $78.88 - $92.02
Represents the exercise price range five of the outstanding stock options.
Range Four of Exercise Prices [Member]
Range Of Exercise Prices $65.73 - $78.88
Represents the exercise price range four of the outstanding stock options.
Range One of Exercise Prices [Member]
Range Of Exercise Prices $13.65 - $26.29
Represents the exercise price range one of the outstanding stock options.
Range Seven of Exercise Prices [Member]
Range Of Exercise Prices $105.17 - $118.31
Represents the exercise price range Seven of the outstanding stock options.
Range Six of Exercise Prices [Member]
Range Of Exercise Prices $92.02 - $105.17
Represents the exercise price range six of the outstanding stock options.
Represents the exercise price range three of the outstanding stock options.
Range Three of Exercise Prices [Member]
Range Of Exercise Prices $39.44 - $52.58
Range Of Exercise Prices $26.29 - $39.44
Represents the exercise price range two of the outstanding stock options.
Range Two of Exercise Prices [Member]
Amounts reclassed from accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax expense
Amount after tax of reclassification adjustments of other comprehensive income (loss).
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Current Period Tax
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, tax effect
Represents the tax effect of reclassification adjustments of other comprehensive income (loss).
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Information by item reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Item reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Amount Reclassified from AOCI
Identifies item reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).
Relic Watch Products [Member]
RELIC watch products
RELIC watch products sold by the entity.
Restricted Cash [Member]
Restricted cash
Represents restricted cash.
Revenue Growth Percentage for Next Three Years
Revenue growth for 2013, 2014 and 2015 (as a percent)
Represents the revenue growth percentage for the years 2013, 2014 and 2015.
Disclosure of the defined contribution plan and the type of retirement plan in which the amount of the employer's annual contribution is specified.
Schedule of Defined Contribution Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Operating and Capital Leases [Table Text Block]
Schedule of future minimum rental commitments under non-cancelable leases
Tabular disclosure of future minimum payments, as of the date of the latest balance sheet presented, in aggregate and for each of the five succeeding fiscal years, for capital and operating leases.
Schedule of Future Minimum Royalty Commitments [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of future minimum royalty commitments under license agreements.
Schedule of future minimum royalty commitments under license agreements
Schedule of Income Tax [Table]
Schedule of information pertaining to income taxes.
Schedule of Intangible and Other Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of intangible and other assets
Schedule of Intangible and Other Assets.
Schedule of Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of prepaid expenses and other current assets
Represent the Schedule Of Prepaid Expenses And Other Current Assets.
Schedule of Property Plant and Equipment Components [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the components of property, plant and equipment.
Schedule of the components of property, plant and equipment-net
Schedule of Share Based Payment Award, Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of weighted average assumptions for the stock options and stock appreciation rights grants
Tabular disclosure of the significant assumptions used during the year to estimate the fair value of stock options and stock appreciation rights, including, but not limited to: (a) expected term, (b) expected volatility, (c) expected dividends, (d) risk-free rate(s), and (e) discount for post-vesting restrictions.
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 Total Assets by Segment [Text Block]
Schedule of total assets for each reporting segment
Tabular disclosure of total assets for each reportable segment.
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options Grants Total Value
Value of awards granted
Value of equity-based payment equity instruments, other than options, granted.
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.
Number of Shares
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Additional General Disclosures [Abstract]
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term
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.
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.
Exercisable at end of period (in dollars per share)
Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Exercisable, Weighted- Average Exercise Price (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.
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Exercisable Weighted Average Exercise Price
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.
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 Exercises in Period Total Intrinsic Value
Exercised
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.
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
Expected to vest at end of period (in shares)
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.
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
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.
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Forfeitures and Expirations in Period
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 Grants in Period Gross
Granted (in shares)
Gross number of share options and stock appreciation rights granted during the 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 Nonvested Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Nonvested at end of period
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)
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.
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 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
Beginning of period
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 and Stock Appreciation Rights Outstanding Number
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 Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price
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 [Roll Forward]
Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share
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
Ending Balance, Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)
Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Outstanding, Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term
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)
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)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options Exercisable into Number of Installments
Number of installments in which options are exercisable
Represents the number of installments in which the options are exercisable other than exercisable on the first anniversary of the date of grant.
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options Granted Became Exercisable on First Anniversary of Date of Grant
Percentage of options granted that became exercisable on first anniversary of the date of grant
Percentage of options granted under the plan that became exercisable on the first anniversary of the grant date.
Percentage of options granted under the company's plan that became exercisable on the second and third anniversaries of the grant date.
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options Granted Became Exercisable on Second and Third Anniversary of Date of Grant
Options granted tha became exercisable on second and third anniversary of the date of grant
The term of equity-based award agreement, which may be presented in a variety of ways (for example, year, month and year, day, month and year, quarter of a year).
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Term
Term of award under the plan
Weighted average price at which option holders acquired shares when converting their stock options and stock appreciation rights into shares.
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)
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 Grants in Period Weighted Average Exercise Price
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)
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.
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)
Share Repurchase Programs [Member]
Represents in aggregate the share repurchase programs of the entity.
Stock repurchase plans
Shop in Shop [Member]
Shop-in-shop
Represents information pertaining to shop-in-shop.
Skagen Designs [Member]
Represents information relating to Skagen Designs, Ltd and certain of its international affiliates ("Skagen Designs").
Skagen Designs
Skagen Designs, Ltd.
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
Represents the period of the standard product warranty.
Standard Product Warranty Period
Warranty period
Stockholders' Equity and Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure [Text Block]
CONTROLLING AND NONCONTROLLING INTEREST
The entire disclosure for controlling and noncontrolling interest.
Exercised (in shares)
Number of share options and stock appreciation rights exercised during the current period.
Stock Issued During Period Shares Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Exercised
Represents information pertaining to stock options and stock appreciation rights. Stock options refer to contract that gives the holder the right, but not the obligation, either to purchase or to sell a certain number of shares of stock at a predetermined price for a specified period of time. Stock appreciation rights refer to the right to receive cash compensation equal to the appreciation of a predetermined number of the entity's shares during a predetermined time period.
Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights SARS [Member]
Stock options and stock appreciation rights
Supplemental Disclosure for Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Swing Line [Member]
Swingline loan
Represents the swingline loan.
Swiss Franc Short Term Note Payable Swiss Technology Components [Member]
STC Note
Represents the information pertaining to the Swiss Franc short-term note payable entered into by Swiss Technology Components, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.
Swiss Franc Short Term Note Payable Swiss Technology Products AG [Member]
Represents information pertaining to Swiss Franc short-term note payable assumed upon acquiring Swiss Technology Products.
STP Note
Swiss Technology Components AG [Member]
STC
Represents information pertaining to Swiss Technology Components AG.
Swiss Technology Products AG [Member]
STP
Represents information relating to Swiss Technology Productions AG ("STP").
Represents the carrying amount of income tax liability related to the indemnification asset.
Taxes Payable Non Current Related to Indemnification Asset
Long-term income taxes payable
Tax Years 2003 Through 2007 [Member]
2003 through 2007
Represents the income tax holiday period from the year 2003 through 2007.
2008 through 2012
Represents the income tax holiday period from the year 2008 through 2012.
Tax Years 2008 Through 2012 [Member]
Total Intangibles and Other Assets
Total Intangibles And Other Assets.
Total intangible and other assets, Carrying Amount
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
Two Thousand Eight Long Term Incentive Plan [Member]
2008 LTIP
Represents information pertaining to the 2008 Long-Term Incentive Plan entered into by the entity.
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Increase (decrease) Due To Currency Revaluation
The net amount of increases and decreases in unrecognized tax benefits for the period due to currency revaluation.
Increase due to currency
Voting Interest that May be acquired upon Expiration of Joint Venture Agreement
Voting interest that may be acquired upon expiration of joint venture agreement (as a percent)
Represents the voting interest that may be acquired upon expiration of the joint venture agreement.
Warranties Issued and Adjustments to Preexisting Warranties
Warranties issued and adjustments
Warranties Issued And Adjustments To Preexisting Warranties.
Watch assembly and Jewelry production
Watch and Jewelry [Member]
Information related to the watche and jewelry product line.
Information related to the watches product line.
Watches
Watches [Member]
Represents information pertaining to the Yen revolving credit facility agreement.
Yen Short Term Credit Facilities [Member]
Yen revolving credit facility agreement
Zodiac Trade Name [Member]
ZODIAC Trade Name
Represents the information pertaining to the ZODIAC Trade Name.
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Accounts Receivable
Accounts Receivable, Net [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Receivables from equity method investment
Accounts receivable - net of allowances of $75,762 and $82,362, respectively
Income taxes payable
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Long-term income taxes payable
Accrued Income Taxes, Noncurrent
Accrued expenses:
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Royalties
Accrued Royalties, Current
Property, plant and equipment, accumulated depreciation (in dollars)
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Unrealized gain (loss) on forward contracts
Gains (Losses) on Forward Contracts
Accumulated Net Unrealized Investment Gain (Loss) [Member]
Unrealized gain (loss) on securities available for sale
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities Available for Sale
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax
Balance at beginning of fiscal year
Balance at end of fiscal year
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax
Balance at beginning of fiscal year
Balance at end of fiscal year
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]
Cumulative translation adjustment
Currency Translation Adjustments
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite lived intangible assets
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Additional paid-in capital
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Stock-based compensation expense
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation
Tax benefit derived from stock-based compensation
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]
Advertising Costs
Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Advertising costs
Advertising Expense
Bad debts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Decrease in allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Period Increase (Decrease)
Sales returns
Allowance for Sales Returns [Member]
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 losses
Asset Impairment Charges
Impairment losses
Asset retirement obligations
Asset Retirement Obligation
Total assets
Assets
Total assets
Assets
Assets [Abstract]
Assets:
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Total
Specific Company-owned stores-net
Total long-term assets
Assets, Noncurrent
Long-term Assets
Securities available for sale
Available-for-sale Securities, Current
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure
Investments in publicly traded equity securities
Award Type [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Buildings
Building [Member]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, at Fair Value
Contingent Consideration
Contingent consideration liability at acquisition date
Contingent Consideration
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, Shares Issuable
Additional Common stock issued (in shares)
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash Paid
Purchase price paid in cash
Business Acquisition, cash
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable
Value of common stock issued
Contingent Consideration
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Liabilities Incurred
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price
Total transaction consideration
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Value Assigned
Common Stock Valued
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares
Common Stock number of shares issued
Business Acquisition
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Percentage ownership acquired
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic
Basic (in dollars per share)
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Diluted (in dollars per share)
Business acquisition Pro Forma information
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
Pro forma financial information
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation [Abstract]
Allocation of purchase price:
Intangible assets
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Amortizable Intangible Assets
Total net assets acquired
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed), Net
Inventories
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets, Inventory
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Accounts receivable
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets, Receivables
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Liabilities
Current liabilities
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill Amount
Recorded goodwill related to acquisition
Goodwill
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount
Goodwill expected to be deductible for tax purposes
Tradename
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Intangible Assets Not Amortizable
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Noncurrent Liabilities
Long-term liabilities
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Other Noncurrent Assets
Other long-term assets
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)
Net income attributable to Fossil, Inc.
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue
Net sales
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs
Acquisition related cost
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
ACQUISITIONS AND GOODWILL
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Business Combination, Indemnification Assets, Amount as of Acquisition Date
Tax-related indemnification asset
ACQUISITIONS AND GOODWILL
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Axis]
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Domain]
Gain on equity method investment
Gain on original investment in the joint venture
Business Combination, Step Acquisition, Equity Interest in Acquiree, Remeasurement Gain (Loss), Net
Additions to property, plant and equipment included in accounts payable
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid
Capital Lease Obligations, Current
Current capital lease obligations
Capital Lease Obligations [Member]
Capital Lease Obligations
Capital Lease Obligations, Noncurrent
Long-term capital lease obligations
Total
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Future minimum rental commitments under non-cancelable capital leases
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2013
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2017
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Five Years
2016
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Four Years
2015
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Three Years
2014
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Two Years
Thereafter
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Thereafter
Less amounts representing interest
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Interest Included in Payments
Capital lease obligations, included in short-term debt and in other long-term debt
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Present Value of Net Minimum Payments
Cash and cash equivalents
Beginning of period
End of period
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value [Abstract]
Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Restricted Cash
Gains or losses reclassified into earnings
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings, Net
Supplemental disclosures of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block]
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Class of Treasury Stock [Table]
Commitments and contingencies (Note 12)
Commitments and Contingencies.
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance
Number of common shares reserved for issuance
Common Stock [Member]
Common stock
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Balance (in shares)
Balance (in shares)
Common stock, 59,203 and 59,631 shares issued at March 30, 2013 and December 29, 2012, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Significant components of the consolidated deferred tax assets and liabilities
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive income attributable to Fossil, Inc.
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Net loss
Comprehensive income attributable to Fossil, Inc.
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest
Total comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
Supplemental Disclosure for Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Computer equipment and software
Computer Equipment [Member]
Computer equipment
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration of Risk
Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Concentration of Risk
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk percentage
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Concentration Risk [Table]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Change from net income attributable to Fossil, Inc. and transfers to noncontrolling interest
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Change Due to Net Income Attributable to Parent and Effects of Changes, Net
Net transfers to noncontrolling interest
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Changes, Net
Transfers to noncontrolling interest:
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Changes, Net [Abstract]
Amount included in noncontrolling interest
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Changes, Purchase of Interest by Parent
Summary of the effects of changes in the Company's ownership interest in its subsidiaries on stockholders' equity
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Effects of Changes, Net [Table Text Block]
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Consolidated Financial Statements
Noncontrolling Interest
Consolidation, Subsidiaries or Other Investments, Consolidated Entities, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Construction in progress
Construction in Progress [Member]
Retirement of treasury stock
Conversion of Stock, Amount Converted
Corporate [Member]
Corporate
Cost of sales
Cost of Goods Sold
Cost of Sales
Cost of Sales, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cumulative Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cumulative translation adjustment
U.S. federal
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
Non-U.S.
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total current
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Current provision:
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
State and local
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Customer Lists [Member]
Customer lists
Short-term debt
Debt, Current
DEBT
DEBT
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Debt Instrument, Annual Principal Payment
Minimum principal payments
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Basis spread on base rate (as a percent)
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis
Description of base rate
Borrowings
Debt Instrument, Increase, Additional Borrowings
Fixed interest rate (as a percent)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Interest
Interest expense incurred
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal
Minimum principal amounts
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Debt Issuance Cost
Upfront fees
Liability related to participants' invested balances recorded in accrued expenses other
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Recorded Liability
Title of Individual [Axis]
Asset related to invested balances recorded in intangibles and other assets-net
Deferred Compensation Plan Assets
U.S. federal
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Non-U.S.
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total deferred
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred income tax expense
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Deferred provision
State and local
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Inventory
Deferred Tax Assets, Inventory
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current
Deferred income tax assets-net
Total current deferred income tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current Classification [Abstract]
Current deferred income tax assets (liabilities):
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent
Total long-term deferred income tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent Classification [Abstract]
Long-term deferred income tax (liabilities) assets:
Accrued liabilities
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Accrued Liabilities
Bad debt allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Returns allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Returns and Allowances
Warranty reserve
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Warranty Reserves
Unrealized exchange losses
Deferred Tax Assets, Unrealized Currency Losses
Valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance, Current
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent
Valuation allowance
Net deferred income tax liability
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross, Current
Total current deferred income tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross, Noncurrent
Deferred income tax liabilities
Total long-term deferred income tax liabilities
Trade names and customer lists
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other Finite-Lived Assets
Fixed assets
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Undistributed earnings of certain foreign subsidiaries
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Undistributed Foreign Earnings
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets
Investment in publicly traded mutual funds
Employer's matching contributions under the plan
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent
Percentage of eligible compensation, first level, matched by employer after amendment
Depreciation, amortization and accretion
Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion, Net
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Asset Derivatives, Fair Value
Forward contracts
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Liability Derivatives, Fair Value
Derivative, Higher Remaining Maturity Range
Maximum period of future intercompany purchases
Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
DERIVATIVES AND RISK MANAGEMENT
DERIVATIVES AND RISK MANAGEMENT
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Effective portion of gains and losses on derivative instruments
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net
Total (loss) gain reclassified from other comprehensive (loss) income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net
Hedges resulted ineffectiveness
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Net
Total gain recognized in income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net
Total gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)
Unrealized loss recognized in comprehensive income (loss) income, net of taxes
Forward Currency Hedging Instruments
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net [Abstract]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivatives
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value of derivative instruments
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Foreign Currency Hedging Instruments
Derivative [Table]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Designated as cash flow hedges
U.S. income tax
Domestic Tax Authority [Member]
Earnings per share:
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Basic EPS (in dollars per share)
Basic (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Diluted EPS (in dollars per share)
Diluted (in dollars per share)
Other EPS Disclosures
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, Other Disclosures [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Earnings Per Share ("EPS")
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations
Income tax rate (as a percent)
Provision for income taxes (as a percent)
Tax at statutory rate (as a percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
Foreign rate differential (as a percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential
Other (as a percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments
U.S. tax on foreign income (as a percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Repatriation of Foreign Earnings
State, net of federal tax benefit (as a percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes
Income tax contingencies (as a percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Contingencies
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents, Continuing Operations
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Compensation
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested share-based compensation arrangements
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Weighted-average period over which unrecognized compensation cost is expected to be recognized
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Tax benefit from exercise of non-qualified stock options and stock appreciation rights and vesting of restricted stock and restricted stock units
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Common Stock Repurchase Programs
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Method Investee, Name [Domain]
Distribution from joint venture
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Dividends or Distributions
Percentage of ownership interest
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Equity interest owned (as a percent)
Investments
Equity Method Investments
Investment balance
Investments
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table Text Block]
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Total
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation
Excess Tax Benefit (Tax Deficiency) from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation
Excess Tax Benefit (Tax Deficiency) from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation
Extinguishment of debt
Extinguishment of Debt, Amount
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair value hierarchy for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Fair value hierarchy for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Nonrecurring [Table Text Block]
Schedule of the fair value hierarchy of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis
Fair Value Hierarchy Of Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Nonrecurring Basis
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
Fair Value Hierarchy Of Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis
Fair Value by Asset Class [Domain]
Asset Class [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Discount rate (as a percent)
Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Level 1
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Level 3
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair Value Measurement, Nonrecurring Basis
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value Measurement, Recurring Basis
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Total intangibles-subject to amortization, Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
2014
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year
2013 (remaining)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2017
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
2016
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Maturity Schedule [Abstract]
Estimated aggregate future amortization expense by fiscal year
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Total intangibles - subject to amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Estimated aggregate future amortization expense
Intangible assets, carrying value
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Amortization period
Useful Lives
Foreign income tax
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Swiss tax rate
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months
Existing gains or losses expected to be reclassified into earnings within the next twelve months
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure
Forward contracts
Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure
Forward contracts
Cumulative Translation Adjustment
Foreign Currency Transaction [Abstract]
Currency (losses) gains
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax
Foreign currency transaction gain (loss), included in other income (expense)
Cumulative Translation Adjustment
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Foreign exchange forward contracts
Furniture and fixtures
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Loss on disposal of assets
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Property Plant Equipment
General and administrative
General and Administrative Expense
Goodwill
Goodwill
Beginning Balance
Ending Balance
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Acquisitions
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Translation and Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Foreign currency changes
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Gross profit
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived
Net of tax impairment charges
Impairment charges
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)
U.S.
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
Non-U.S.
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Earnings before income taxes for the entity's U.S. and non-U.S. based operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Company's equity in net income from investment
Equity in the earnings of joint venture, net of tax
Equity in income of joint venture
Gain on equity method investment
Gain on original investment in the joint venture
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income tax contingency
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
INCOME TAXES
INCOME TAXES
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Income taxes
Income Taxes Paid
Reduction in income tax benefit from settlement of issues under protest
Income Tax Examination, Increase (Decrease) in Liability from Prior Year
Reduction in income tax benefit from settlement of issues under protest
Income Tax Examination, Liability (Refund) Adjustment from Settlement with Taxing Authority
Income tax benefit from settlement of issues under protest
Provision for income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income tax expense
Provision for income taxes
Total (loss) gain reclassified from other comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxes into income, taxes
Provision for income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Current foreign income taxes reduced by tax holiday
Income Tax Holiday, Aggregate Dollar Amount
Income tax holiday
Income Tax Holiday [Line Items]
Income Tax Holiday [Table]
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Income taxes payable
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable
Accrued expenses
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities
Deferred income taxes and other
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Income Taxes
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Net change in restricted cash
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Shareholders' Equity
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Indefinite lived intangible assets
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Indefinite-Lived Trade Names
Total intangibles-not subject to amortization, Carrying Amount
Interest expense
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Interest expense
Interest Expense, Short-term Borrowings
Interest Expense, Short-term Borrowings:
Interest Expense, Short-term Borrowings Excluding Federal Funds and Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Abstract]
Interest income
Interest Income, Operating
Interest
Interest Paid
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
U.S. income tax
Intersegment Elimination [Member]
Intersegment items
INVENTORIES
INVENTORIES
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves
Finished goods
Inventories
Inventory, Net
Inventories
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Inventories
Inventories
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Inventory, Raw Materials, Net of Reserves
Components and parts
Inventory, Work in Process, Net of Reserves
Work-in-process
Investments
Investment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Investments
Land
Land [Member]
Leasehold improvements
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Legal Fees
Legal expenses
Letters of credit outstanding
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Liabilities [Abstract]
Liabilities:
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
Liabilities and Equity
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Total
Total long-term liabilities
Liabilities, Noncurrent
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding
Amount outstanding
Line of Credit Facility, Increase, Additional Borrowings
Uncommitted incremental revolving credit commitment
Borrowings under the revolving line of credit utilized to fund the cash purchase price
Net borrowings
Line of Credit Facility, Increase (Decrease) for Period, Net
Interest rate at end of period
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Maximum borrowing capacity
Maximum availability under the revolving line of credit
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Remaining borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage
Commitment fee (as a percent)
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt
Securities Available for Sale
Marketable Securities, Available-for-sale Securities, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Advertising Costs
Marketing and Advertising Expense [Abstract]
Maximum Range
Maximum [Member]
Maximum
Minimum Range
Minimum [Member]
Minimum
Noncontrolling interest
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Distribution of noncontrolling interest earnings
Decrease in Fossil, Inc.'s paid-in capital for purchases of noncontrolling interest shares
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Redemptions or Purchase of Interests
Purchase of noncontrolling interest shares
Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest [Table]
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Warranty liability activity
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Continuing Operations
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Financing Activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Investing Activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Operating Activities:
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Numerator:
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Net income attributable to Fossil, Inc.
Net income attributable to Fossil, Inc.
Contingent consideration revaluation
Noncash Merger Related Costs
Debt assumed
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Debt Assumed
Additions to property, plant and equipment acquired under capital leases
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Fixed Assets Acquired
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Noncompete agreement
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Noncontrolling interest
Noncontrolling Interest
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Not designated as hedges
Notes Payable to Banks [Member]
Long-term note payable
Notional Amount of Foreign Currency Derivative Purchase Contracts
Notional amount
Number of Latin American countries in which Bentrani is a distributor
Number of Countries in which Entity Operates
Operating Expense [Member]
Operating Expense
Total operating expenses
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses
Operating expenses:
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Operating income
Operating Income (Loss)
Operating income (loss)
External customers, Operating Income
Operating income (loss)
Total
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Future minimum rental commitments under non-cancelable operating leases
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2013
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2017
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
2016
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2015
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2014
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Contingent rent expense
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Contingent Rentals
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net
Rent expense
Total loss carry-forwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Operating loss carry-forwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
FINANCIAL STATEMENT POLICIES
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
FINANCIAL STATEMENT POLICIES
Other
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Other Assets
Total other assets, Carrying Amount
Other
Other Assets, Current
Other Commitment
Total
Other Commitment, Due after Fifth Year
Thereafter
Other Commitment, Due in Fifth Year
2017
Other Commitment, Due in Fourth Year
2016
Other Commitment, Due in Next Twelve Months
2013
Other Commitment, Due in Second Year
2014
Other Commitment, Due in Third Year
2015
Other Commitment, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Future minimum royalty commitments under license agreements
Adjustment to net unrealized loss on marketable securities
Tax expense (benefit) of changes in fair value of hedging activities
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Currency translation adjustment
Unrealized loss on securities available for sale
Unrealized (loss) gain on securities available for sale
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax
Forward contracts hedging intercompany foreign currency payments-change in fair values
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax
Forward contracts hedging intercompany foreign currency payments - change in fair values
Total gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive (loss) income, taxes
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax
Currency translation adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Comprehensive income
Other comprehensive income
Total other comprehensive (loss) income
Net current-period other comprehensive income
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxes:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment on Derivatives Included in Net Income, Net of Tax
Less reclassification into earnings, net of tax of $2,716, $(4,167), and $25, respectively
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment on Derivatives Included in Net Income, Tax
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedge reclassification into earnings, tax portion
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Plus change in fair value associated with current period hedging activities, net of taxes of $806, ($2,343), $2,482, respectively
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedge, tax portion
Other Income (Expense)-Net
Other Income and Other Expense Disclosure [Text Block]
Other Income (Expense)-Net
Other Liabilities [Member]
Other long-term liabilities
Other long-term liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Decrease in allowance for returns-net of inventory in transit
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Other gains
Other Nonoperating Gains (Losses)
Other income-net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Other income (expense) - net
Other receivables
Other Receivables, Net, Current
Parent [Member]
Stockholders' equity attributable to Fossil, Inc.
Fossil, Inc. Stockholders' Equity
Patents [Member]
Patents
Other investing
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Acquisition of common stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Distribution of noncontrolling interest earnings
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Noncontrolling Interest
Equity interest acquired for cash
Payments to Acquire Additional Interest in Subsidiaries
Purchase of noncontrolling interest shares
Purchase of securities available for sale
Payments to Acquire Available-for-sale Securities
Business acquisitions-net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Additions to property, plant and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred stock, shares authorized
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepaid Expenses and Other current Assets
Prepaid rent
Prepaid Rent
Prepaid royalties
Prepaid Royalties
Prepaid taxes
Prepaid Taxes
Debt borrowings
Proceeds from Notes Payable
Sales/maturities of securities available for sale
Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Available-for-sale Securities
Securities Available for Sale
Proceeds from Sale of Available-for-sale Securities [Abstract]
Proceeds from Sale of Available-for-sale Securities, Equity
Proceeds from sale of bonds
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Products and Services [Axis]
Products and Services [Domain]
WARRANTY RESERVE
WARRANTY RESERVE
Product Warranty Disclosure [Text Block]
Net income
Net income
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Fair Value Disclosure
Property, plant and equipment - net, fair value
Property, plant and equipment - gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment - net of accumulated depreciation of $269,411 and $262,041, respectively
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Property, plant and equipment-net
Property, plant and equipment - net, carrying amount
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Useful life
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Accounts Receivable
Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Reconciliation of the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party [Axis]
Debt payments
Repayments of Notes Payable
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current
Short-term restricted cash
Restricted Cash
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Noncurrent
Long term restricted cash
Restricted Cash and Investments [Abstract]
Restricted cash disclosures
Restricted stock units
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Retail stores
Retail Site [Member]
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Retained Earnings [Member]
Retained earnings
Revenues
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Segment Reporting Information, Intersegment Revenue
Intersegment, Net Sales
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Revolver
Royalty expense
Royalty Expense
Royalty income
Royalty Income, Nonoperating
Net sales
Revenue, Net
Total, Net Sales
Net sales to equity method investment
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of changes in balances of each component of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes
Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Asset by Major Class [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Calculation of Numerator and Denominator in Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]
Numerators and denominators used in the computations of both basic and diluted EPS
Summary of supplemental cash flow information
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of income tax expense and related effective rate
Schedule of significant components of the consolidated deferred tax assets and liabilities
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
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 (loss) income, net of taxes
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance [Table Text Block]
Schedule of effective portion of gains and losses on derivative instruments recorded in other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes during the term of the hedging relationship and reclassified into earnings
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
Schedule of reconciliation of income tax computed at the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate to the provision for income taxes
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table Text Block]
Schedule of net sales for each class of similar products
Equity Method Investee, Name [Axis]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Investments
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
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 Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Schedule of earnings before income taxes for the Company's U.S. and non-U.S. based operations
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Schedule of inventories
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of outstanding forward contracts
Schedule of other income (expense)-net
Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]
Schedule of warranty liability activity
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Summary of the Company's unaudited quarterly financial information
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]
Schedule of recognized identified assets acquired and liabilities assumed
Schedule of net sales and long-lived assets
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Summary information by operating segment
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 Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]
Summary of restricted stock and restricted stock unit activity
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 Treasury Stock by Class [Table Text Block]
Schedule of common stock repurchase activity
Schedule of reconciliation of the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]
SCHEDULE II VALUATIONS AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
Segment [Domain]
Segment, Geographical [Domain]
All other international
Segment, Geographical, Groups of Countries, Group One [Member]
SEGMENT INFORMATION
SEGMENT INFORMATION
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Summary information by operating segment
Net sales for each class of similar products
Total assets by reporting segment
Selling and distribution
Selling and Marketing Expense
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Selling, Distribution, General And Administrative Expenses
Stock-based compensation
Share-based Compensation
Stock-based compensation expense
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term
Vesting period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Forfeited (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Forfeited (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Granted (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Nonvested, beginning balance (in shares)
Nonvested, ending balance (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Nonvested, Number of Shares
Nonvested, ending balance (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
Nonvested, beginning balance (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 [Roll Forward]
Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Vested (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Total Fair Value
Fair value of restricted stock and restricted stock units, vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Vested (in dollars per share)
Weighted average assumptions for award grants
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]
Expected dividend yield (as a percent)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Expected term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Expected volatility (as a percent)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Risk-free interest rate (as a percent)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation plans disclosures
Long-Term Incentive Plans
Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Forfeited or expired, shares
Forfeited or expired, Weighted-average Exercise Price
Granted, Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Estimated fair value per option/stock appreciation right granted (in dollars per share)
Number of outstanding awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Shares
Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Award Type [Domain]
Exercised, Weighted-average Exercise Price
Granted, Weighted-average Exercise Price
Stock-Based Compensation
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]
Shareholders' Equity and Share-based Payments [Text Block]
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND BENEFIT PLANS
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Balance (in shares)
Balance (in shares)
Short-term Debt
Borrowings outstanding
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Amount of Unrecorded Benefit
Unrecognized tax benefits excluding interest and penalties
Software [Member]
Software
Standard Product Warranty Accrual
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Warranty liability
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Additions from Business Acquisition
Liabilities assumed in acquisition
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Payments
Settlements in cash or kind
Warranty Liability
Standard Product Warranty, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Letters of Credit
Business Segments [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Statement [Table]
Total Fossil, Inc. stockholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Balance
Balance
Total stockholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Balance
Balance
Stockholders' equity:
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND BENEFIT PLANS
Common and Preferred Stock
Stockholders' Equity, Number of Shares, Par Value and Other Disclosures [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity, Period Increase (Decrease)
Stock Issued
Issuance of common stock for acquisition
Acquisitions (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions
Common stock issued for cash (in shares)
Issuance of stock for Heidelberg shares (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Period Increase (Decrease)
Restricted stock issued in connection with stock-based compensation plan (in shares)
Stock contributed to restricted stock plan and reissued by the company to employees
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross
Stock-based compensation (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Exercised, shares
Common stock issued upon exercise of stock options and stock appreciation rights (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions
Acquisitions
Business acquisitions
Common stock issued for cash
Issuance of stock for Heidelberg shares
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Gross
Restricted stock issued in connection with stock-based compensation plan
Stock-based compensation
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Forfeited
Common stock forfeitures put to treasury
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Gross
Common stock issued upon exercise of stock options and stock appreciation rights
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised
Common stock issued upon exercise of stock options and stock appreciation rights
Acquisition of common stock
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Common stock authorized amount, value
Common stock authorized amount, shares
Stock Repurchase Program, Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased
Authorizations remaining
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent event
SUBSEQUENT EVENT
SUBSEQUENT EVENT
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsidiaries [Member]
Fossil International Holdings Inc.
Schedule of the amounts and the fiscal year of expiration of the entity's loss carry-forwards
Summary of Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table Text Block]
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Impairment losses
Tangible Asset Impairment Charges
Tax Benefit from Stock Options Exercised
Tax benefit from exercise of non-qualified stock options and stock appreciation rights and vesting of restricted stock and restricted stock units
Transaction taxes
Taxes Payable, Current
Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Trademarks [Member]
Trademarks
Trade name
Trade Names [Member]
Treasury Stock [Member]
Treasury stock
Treasury Stock, Retired, Cost Method, Amount
Treasury stock effectively retired
Retirement of common stock
Treasury stock, shares
Treasury Stock, Shares
Number of Shares Repurchased
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Treasury Stock, Shares, Retired
Treasury stock effectively retired (in shares)
Retirement of common stock (in shares)
Treasury stock, at cost, 0 shares at December 29, 2012
Treasury Stock, Value
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Common stock repurchased, value
Repurchase of common stock
Undistributed earnings of certain foreign subsidiaries
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Unrecognized tax benefits
Balance at beginning of year
Balance at end of year
Gross decreases tax positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Settlements
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties Accrued
Penalties accrued
Gross increases - current year
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Gross increases tax positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Accrued
Accrued income tax-related interest
Total amount of accrued income tax-related interest
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Expense
Accrued interest expense
Accrued income tax-related interest expense
Lapse in statute of limitations
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reductions Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Unrecognized tax benefits that would favorably impact the effective tax rate in future periods if recognized
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation
Purchase obligations
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance
Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets [Member]
Balance at Beginning of period
Balance at End of period
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance
Charged (Credited) to Operations
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense
Actual Returns or Writeoffs
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
SCHEDULE II VALUATIONS AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
Valuation and qualifying accounts
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment
Stock options, stock appreciation rights and restricted stock units (in shares)
Diluted (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Diluted EPS computation:
Basic (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic [Abstract]
Denominator:
GERMANY
Germany
United States wholesale
UNITED STATES
United States
All Currencies [Domain]
Australia, Dollars
Australian Dollar
Canada, Dollars
Canadian Dollar
Euro
Euro Member Countries, Euro
United Kingdom, Pounds
British Pound
Japan, Yen
Japanese Yen
Mexico, Pesos
Mexican Peso
Amendment Description
Amendment Flag
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Period End Date
Document Type
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity [Domain]
Entity Filer Category
Entity Public Float
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Legal Entity [Axis]