Related Parties (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Aug. 26, 2018	Aug. 27, 2017	Aug. 26, 2018	Aug. 27, 2017
Levi Strauss Foundation [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Donations	$ 0.4	$ 0.2	$ 7.3	$ 6.9

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