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Segment Information (Details 2) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified

12 Months Ended

Mar. 28, 2015

Mar. 29, 2014

Mar. 30, 2013

Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]

Share-based compensation accelerated expense

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Restructuring and other charges

(10)rl_Restructuringandothercharges

(18)rl_Restructuringandothercharges

(12)rl_Restructuringandothercharges

Unallocated amount to segment [Member]

Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]

Restructuring charges

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Restructuring and other charges

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Wholesale-Related [Member] | Unallocated amount to segment [Member]

Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]

Restructuring charges

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Retail-Related [Member] | Unallocated amount to segment [Member]

Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]

Restructuring charges

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Corporate and Other [Member] | Unallocated amount to segment [Member]

Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]

Restructuring charges

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[1]

See Note 12 for a description of accelerated stock-based compensation expense recorded during Fiscal 2014.

[2]

The fiscal years presented included certain unallocated restructuring and other charges (See Note 12), which are detailed below: Fiscal Years Ended March 28, 2015 March 29, 2014 March 30, 2013 (millions) Restructuring and other charges: Restructuring charges: Wholesale-related $(4) $— $(1) Retail-related (4) — (10) Corporate operations-related (2) (8) (1) Unallocated restructuring charges (10) (8) (12) Other charges(a) — (10) — Total unallocated restructuring and other charges $(10) $(18) $(12) (a) See Note 12 for a description of accelerated stock-based compensation expense recorded during Fiscal 2014.

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Amount of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized restructuring plan. Also includes expenses relating to accelerated compensation expense recorded in connection with one of the new executive employment agreements.

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Amount of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

+ References

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-Publisher FASB

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-SubTopic 10

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