Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Goodwill (Summary Of Goodwill By Business Segment) (Details)

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Goodwill (Summary Of Goodwill By Business Segment) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Jan. 01, 2011
Jan. 02, 2010
Dec. 31, 2011
Outdoor And Action Sports [Member]
Jan. 01, 2011
Outdoor And Action Sports [Member]
Jan. 02, 2010
Outdoor And Action Sports [Member]
Dec. 31, 2011
Jeanswear [Member]
Jan. 01, 2011
Jeanswear [Member]
Jan. 02, 2010
Jeanswear [Member]
Dec. 31, 2011
Imagewear [Member]
Jan. 02, 2010
Imagewear [Member]
Jan. 03, 2009
Imagewear [Member]
Jan. 02, 2010
Sportswear [Member]
Dec. 31, 2011
Sportswear [Member]
Jan. 01, 2011
Sportswear [Member]
Jan. 01, 2011
Contemporary Brands [Member]
Jan. 02, 2010
Contemporary Brands [Member]
Dec. 31, 2011
Contemporary Brands [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]                                    
Goodwill, beginning balance $ 1,166,638 $ 1,367,680 $ 1,313,798 $ 574,747 $ 574,879 $ 606,612 $ 235,513 $ 238,930 $ 235,818 $ 56,703 $ 56,703 $ 56,703 $ 215,767 $ 157,314 $ 157,314 $ 339,854 $ 198,898 $ 142,361
Acquisitions 871,884 16,938 142,361 871,884 16,938                       142,361  
Impairment charges   (195,169) (101,851)     (43,398)             (58,453)     (195,169)    
Contingent consideration 1,065 (78) 3,818   (78) 3,818       1,065                
Adjustments to purchase price allocation     (3,454)     (302)                     (3,152)  
Currency translation (16,127) (22,733) 13,008 (9,035) (16,992) 8,149 (7,092) (3,417) 3,112             (2,324) 1,747  
Goodwill, ending balance $ 2,023,460 $ 1,166,638 $ 1,367,680 $ 1,437,596 $ 574,747 $ 574,879 $ 228,421 $ 235,513 $ 238,930 $ 57,768 $ 56,703 $ 56,703 $ 157,314 $ 157,314 $ 157,314 $ 142,361 $ 339,854 $ 142,361