Net Revenues by Type of License and Information by Geographic Region (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Licensing and other revenue	$ 89,293	$ 76,013	$ 181,649	$ 147,717
United States
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Licensing and other revenue	73,783	69,751	149,693	137,924
Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Licensing and other revenue	15,510	6,262	31,956	9,793
Direct-to-retail license
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Licensing and other revenue	38,537	38,199	81,154	76,763
Wholesale license
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Licensing and other revenue	46,569	37,339	91,665	69,941
Entertainment and other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Licensing and other revenue	$ 4,187	$ 475	$ 8,830	$ 1,013