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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - Gains (Losses) Relating to Derivative Instruments Recorded in Other Comprehensive Income (loss) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2016
Foreign exchange currency contracts relating to inventory and intercompany management fee hedges [Member] | Derivatives designated as hedging instruments [Member] |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | $ (6.1) | $ (0.9)

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- Definition The effective portion of gains and losses (net) on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments that was recognized in other comprehensive income during the current period. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 815 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 4C -Subparagraph (b) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=64837297&loc=SL5624171-113959 + Details
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