EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENTS	12 Months Ended
EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENTS	Dec. 31, 2012
EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENTS [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, AK Anne Klein, Easy Spirit, Enzo Angiolini and Joan & David. GRI also distributes other women's apparel, shoes and accessory brands not owned by us. See "Accounts Receivable and Significant Customers" for additional information regarding GRI.

The entire disclosure for equity method investments and joint ventures. Equity method investments are investments that give the investor the ability to exercise significant influence over the operating and financial policies of an investee. Joint ventures are entities owned and operated by a small group of businesses as a separate and specific business or project for the mutual benefit of the members of the group.

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