Related Parties Related Parties (Details) (Levi Strauss Foundation [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May 26, 2013	May 27, 2012	May 26, 2013	May 27, 2012
Levi Strauss Foundation [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Donations	$ 0.4	$ 1.6	$ 3.5	$ 1.9