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Additional Financial Information (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014	Mar. 30, 2013	Jul. 01, 2013
Cash Interest and Taxes
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Additional Financial Information (Textual) [Abstract]
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Flagship store on Fifth Avenue NYC [Member]
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Flagship store on Fifth Avenue NYC [Member]
Other Significant Noncash Transactions [Line Items]
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Lauren Family L.L.C. [Member]
Additional Financial Information (Textual) [Abstract]
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Mr. Ralph Lauren [Member]
Additional Financial Information (Textual) [Abstract]
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