NET INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE - DILUTED (Details) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	May 04, 2014	May 05, 2013
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Number of dilutive shares that could be issued upon vesting	0.8	0.2

Represents the number of dilutive shares that could be issued upon vesting.

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Namespace Prefix:	pvh_
Data Type:	xbrli:sharesItemType
Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	instant