Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Aug. 23, 2020	Aug. 25, 2019	Aug. 23, 2020	Aug. 25, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 27,049	$ 124,217	$ (183,811)	$ 299,175
Other comprehensive income (loss), before related income taxes:
Pension and postretirement benefits	3,640	3,431	13,844	10,317
Derivative instruments	(63,271)	9,215	(50,068)	23,619
Foreign currency translation gains (losses)	36,915	(6,523)	(1,974)	(11,280)
Unrealized gains on marketable securities	6,104	475	5,313	1,694
Total other comprehensive income (loss), before related income taxes	(16,612)	6,598	(32,885)	24,350
Income taxes benefit (expense) related to items of other comprehensive income (loss)	6,385	(1,568)	4,392	(5,741)
Comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	16,822	129,247	(212,304)	317,784
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interest	0	68	0	(334)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Levi Strauss & Co.	$ 16,822	$ 129,315	$ (212,304)	$ 317,450