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Controlling And Noncontrolling Interest (Schedule Of Effects Of Changes In The Company's Ownership Interest) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data
3 Months Ended9 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2011
Oct. 02, 2010
Oct. 01, 2011
Oct. 02, 2010
Controlling And Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]    
Net income attributable to Fossil, Inc.$ 69,609$ 68,156$ 176,792$ 158,548
Decrease in Fossil, Inc.'s additional paid-in capital for purchases of 371 Fossil (Asia) Holdings Limited common shares  0(722)
Net transfers to noncontrolling interest  0(722)
Change from net income attributable to Fossil, Inc. and transfers to noncontrolling interest  $ 176,792$ 157,826
Number of common shares purchased from subsidiary   371