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Changes in Goodwill (Detail) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 02, 2016 USD ($)
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, beginning balance	$ 1,788,407
Currency translation	7,754
Goodwill, ending balance	1,796,161
Outdoor & Action Sports
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, beginning balance	1,359,475
Currency translation	6,761
Goodwill, ending balance	1,366,236
Jeanswear
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, beginning balance	212,871
Currency translation	993
Goodwill, ending balance	213,864
Imagewear
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, beginning balance	58,747
Goodwill, ending balance	58,747
Sportswear
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, beginning balance	157,314
Goodwill, ending balance	$ 157,314

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Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

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