GOODWILL (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Apr. 02, 2011
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill Gross	$ 1,711.5	$ 1,708.3	$ 1,614.8
Accumulated impairment losses	(1,453.0)	(1,453.0)	(1,453.0)
Net goodwill	258.5	255.3	161.8
Foreign currency translation effects	3.2
International Wholesale [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill Gross	113.1	111.6	68.5
Accumulated impairment losses	0	0	0
Net goodwill	113.1	111.6	68.5
Foreign currency translation effects	1.5
International Retail [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill Gross	52.1	50.4	0
Accumulated impairment losses	0	0	0
Net goodwill	52.1	50.4	0
Foreign currency translation effects	1.7
Domestic Wholesale Sportswear [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill Gross	46.7	46.7	46.7
Accumulated impairment losses	0	0	0
Net goodwill	46.7	46.7	46.7
Domestic Wholesale Jeanswear [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill Gross	519.2	519.2	519.2
Accumulated impairment losses	(519.2)	(519.2)	(519.2)
Net goodwill	0	0	0
Domestic Wholesale Footwear & Accessories [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill Gross	859.8	859.8	859.8
Accumulated impairment losses	(813.2)	(813.2)	(813.2)
Net goodwill	46.6	46.6	46.6
Domestic Retail [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill Gross	120.6	120.6	120.6
Accumulated impairment losses	(120.6)	(120.6)	(120.6)
Net goodwill	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0