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Stockholders' Equity (Noncontrolling Interest) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2017	Jan. 02, 2016
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Purchase of noncontrolling interest shares	$ 6,451	$ (5,832)
Variable consideration in accrued expenses-other	2,000
Variable consideration in other long-term liabilities	$ 4,500
Fossil Accessories South Africa Pty. Ltd.
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling interest, ownership percentage by parent	100.00%

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