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Derivative Financial Instruments And Hedging Activities (Summary Of The Effects Of Fair Value Hedging Relationships Included In VF's Consolidated Statement of Income) (Details)

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Derivative Financial Instruments And Hedging Activities (Summary Of The Effects Of Fair Value Hedging Relationships Included In VF's Consolidated Statement of Income) (Details) (Fair Value Hedging [Member], Miscellaneous Income (Expense) [Member], USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Jan. 01, 2011
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
   
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]    
Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income $ 2,413 $ 17,914
Advances - Intercompany [Member]
   
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]    
Gain (Loss) on Related Hedged Items Recognized in Income (3,329) (18,041)
Not Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
   
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]    
Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income $ 3,995