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Related Parties (Details) (Levi Strauss Foundation [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 01, 2015
Feb. 23, 2014
Levi Strauss Foundation [Member]
    
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]    
Related Party Donations $ 5.9lvis_RelatedPartyTransactionDonation
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= lvis_LeviStraussFoundationMember		 $ 5.2lvis_RelatedPartyTransactionDonation
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= lvis_LeviStraussFoundationMember