Net Revenues by Type of License and Information by Geographic Region (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Licensing and other revenue	$ 92,683	$ 96,887	$ 274,332	$ 244,604
United States
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Licensing and other revenue	79,352	80,990	229,045	218,914
Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Licensing and other revenue	13,331	15,897	45,287	25,690
Direct-to-retail license
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Licensing and other revenue	31,260	35,574	112,414	112,337
Wholesale license
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Licensing and other revenue	56,005	41,784	147,670	111,725
Entertainment and other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Licensing and other revenue	$ 5,418	$ 19,529	$ 14,248	$ 20,542