EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENTS	6 Months Ended
EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENTS	Jun. 30, 2012
Equity Method Investments And Joint Ventures [Abstract]
EQUITY-METHOD INVESTMENTS	EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENTS On June 20, 2008, we acquired a 10% equity interest in GRI, an international accessories and apparel brand management and retail-distribution network, for $20.2 million. On June 24, 2009, we increased our equity interest to 25% for an additional $15.2 million. The selling shareholders of GRI were entitled to receive an additional cash payment equaling 60% of the amount of GRI's fiscal year 2011 net income that exceeded a certain threshold, and on June 21, 2012, we made a cash payment to them of $3.5 million in satisfaction of the obligation. GRI is the exclusive licensee of several of our brands in Asia, including Nine West, Anne Klein New York, AK Anne Klein, Easy Spirit, Enzo Angiolini and Joan & David. GRI also distributes other women's apparel, shoes and accessory brands. See "Accounts Receivable" for additional information regarding GRI.

The entire disclosure for equity investment, or group of investments, for which combined disclosure is appropriate, including: (a) the name of each investee and percentage of ownership of common stock, (b) accounting policies for investments in common stock, (c) difference between the amount at which the investment is carried and the amount of underlying equity in net assets and the accounting treatment of the difference, (d) the total fair value of each identified investment for which a market value is available, (e) summarized information as to assets, liabilities, and results of operations of the investees (for investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries, common stock of joint ventures, or other investments using the equity method), and (f) material effects of possible conversions, exercises, or contingent issuances of the investee. Other disclosures include (a) the names of any investee in which the investor owns 20 percent or more of the voting stock and investment is not accounted for using the equity method, and the reasons why not, and (b) the names of any investee in which the investor owns less than 20 percent of the voting stock and the investment is accounted for using the equity method, and the reasons why it is.

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