Net Revenues by Type of License and Information by Geographic Region (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Licensing and other revenue	$ 88,451	$ 92,356
Direct-to-retail license
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Licensing and other revenue	42,473	42,617
Wholesale license
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Licensing and other revenue	40,780	45,096
Entertainment and other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Licensing and other revenue	5,198	4,643
United States
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Licensing and other revenue	73,814	75,910
Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Licensing and other revenue	$ 14,637	$ 16,446