VF Corporation Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Hedges Included in Consolidated Statements of Income (Detail) - Foreign exchange contracts not designated as hedging - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income	$ (1,373)	$ (707)	$ (2,664)
Cost of goods sold \| Foreign Currency Exchange Contract
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income	(4,179)
Other income (expense), net \| Foreign Currency Exchange Contract
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income	$ 2,806	$ (707)	$ (2,664)