INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
Apr. 29, 2012	May 01, 2011	May 01, 2011 Tommy Hilfiger China Joint Venture [Member]	Jan. 29, 2012 Tommy Hilfiger China Joint Venture [Member]	Apr. 29, 2012 Tommy Hilfiger China Joint Venture [Member]	Apr. 29, 2012 Tommy Hilfiger India Joint Venture [Member]	Jan. 29, 2012 Initial Payments [Member] Tommy Hilfiger India Joint Venture [Member]	Jan. 29, 2012 Additional Payments [Member] Tommy Hilfiger India Joint Venture [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage					45.00%	50.00%
Payments to Acquire Interest in Joint Venture	$ 0	$ 10,350	$ 10,350	$ 17,100			$ 30,000	$ 1,600
Equity Method Investments	$ 49,355	$ 10,350

The percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the investee accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

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