Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of the fair value hierarchy of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Asset by Major Class [Table]
Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Asset by Major Class [Table]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Trade name
Trade Names [Member]
Finite lived intangible assets
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful Lives
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Number of reporting units that evaluate goodwill for impairment
Number Of Reporting Units That Evaluate Goodwill For Impairment
Represents the number of reporting units that evaluate goodwill for impairment.
Impairment charges
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Designated as cash flow hedges
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Not designated as hedging instruments
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Cash Flow Hedges
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Forward contracts
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Interest rate swap
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income Location
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Other income (expense)-net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Member]
Interest expense
Interest Expense [Member]
Effective portion of gains and losses on derivative instruments
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Total gain (loss) reclassified from other comprehensive income (loss)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net
Total gain (loss) recognized in income
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
U.S. revolving line of credit
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
U.S. term loan
Loans Payable [Member]
Other international
Other International Debt [Member]
Represents information related to other international debts.
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt excluding capital lease obligations
Long-term Debt, by Current and Noncurrent [Abstract]
Total debt
Long-term Debt
Less current portion
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Debt issuance costs
Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Consignment inventory
Inventory Materials Supplies and Merchandise under Consignment Net of Reserves
Represents the carrying amount, net of valuation reserves and adjustments, as of the balance sheet date of inventory owned by the entity but in the hands of a customer, typically a reseller.
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Class of Treasury Stock [Table]
Class of Treasury Stock [Table]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Fiscal Year Authorized - 2014, Termination Date - December 2018
Period Authorized Fiscal Year Two Thousand Fourteen With Termination Date December Two Thousand Eighteen [Member]
Represents information pertaining to the share repurchase program with a termination date of December 2018.
Fiscal Year Authorized - 2012, Termination Date - December 2016
Period Authorized Fiscal Year Two Thousand Twelve [Member]
Represents information pertaining to the share repurchase program
Fiscal Year Authorized - 2010, Termination Date - none
Period Authorized Fiscal Year Two Thousand Ten With No Termination Date [Member]
Represents the share repurchase program with no termination date.
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Dollar Value Authorized
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Number of Shares Repurchased
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Dollar Value Repurchased
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Schedule of components of debt excluding capital lease obligations
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of maturity of debt excluding capital lease obligations
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of year
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Gross increases tax positions in prior years
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Gross decreases tax positions in prior years
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Gross increases—current year tax positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Settlements
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Lapse in statute of limitations
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Change due to currency revaluation
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Increase (decrease) Due To Currency Revaluation
The net amount of increases and decreases in unrecognized tax benefits for the period due to currency revaluation.
Balance at end of year
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Minimum years of service to be eligible for employer 401(k) matching
Defined Contribution Plan Requisite Service Period for Entity's Discretionary Contribution
Minimum amount of service for employees to be eligible for employer 401(k) matching.
Minimum hours worked to be eligible for employer 401(k) matching
Defined Contribution Plan Requisite Working Hours for Entitys Discretionary Contribution
Minimum hours worked for employees to be eligible for employer 401(k) matching.
Percentage of employee contributions in which Company will provide a matching contribution
Defined Contribution Plan Employer Matching Percent of Employee Contributions
Percentage of employee contributions for which the Company will provide a matching contribution of up to 6 percent of employee compensation.
Percentage of eligible compensation, first level, matched by employer after amendment (up to)
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Employees' Gross Pay
Employer's matching contributions under the plan
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized
Maximum additional contribution by employer (as a percent)
Defined Contribution Plan Maximum Additional Contribution Per Employee Percentage
Represents the maximum percentage of employee gross pay, by the terms of the plan that the employer may additionally contribute to a defined contribution plan.
Maximum percentage of salary that may be deferred by participating employees
Deferred Compensation Arrangements Maximum Percentage of Salary that May be Deferred
Represents the maximum percentage of salary that may be deferred by participating employees for the defined contribution plan.
Maximum percentage of annual bonus that may be deferred by participating employees
Deferred Compensation Arrangements Maximum Percentage of Annual Bonus that May be Deferred
Represents the maximum percentage of annual bonus that may be deferred by the participating employees for the defined contribution plan.
Asset related to invested balances recorded in intangibles and other assets-net
Deferred Compensation Plan Assets
Liability related to participants' invested balances recorded in accrued expenses other
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Recorded Liability
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of rollforward of the liability incurred for restructuring plan
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]
Schedule of restructuring charges by operating segment
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Organizational Realignment
Organization Realignment [Member]
Represents the information pertaining the organization realignment of the entity.
Retail Profitability
Retail Profitability [Member]
Represents the information pertaining to retail profitability of the entity.
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period
Restructuring Reserve
Charges to expense
Restructuring Charges
Cash payments
Payments for Restructuring
Non-cash items
Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash
Balance at end of period
Tax at statutory rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
State, net of federal tax benefit (as a percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent
Foreign rate differential (as a percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Percent
U.S. tax on foreign income (as a percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Repatriation of Foreign Earnings, Percent
Income tax contingencies (as a percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Contingency, Percent
Valuation allowances (as a percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Percent
Other (as a percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Percent
Provision for income taxes (as a percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Allowance for estimated customer returns
Allowance for sales returns accounts receivable
A valuation allowance for estimated customer returns.
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable and Sales Returns Current
Valuation allowance for trade and other receivables due to an Entity within one year (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer) that are expected to be uncollectible and valuation allowance for the amount of products sold that the entity expects to be returned by the purchaser.
Cost and expense related to the Company's doubtful accounts
Provision for Doubtful Accounts
INTANGIBLE AND OTHER ASSETS
Intangible and Other Assets
Intangible and Other Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
The entire disclosure for intangibles and other assets.
Amortization expense for intangible assets
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Estimated aggregate future amortization expense by fiscal year
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Maturity Schedule [Abstract]
2016
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
2017
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
2019
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2020
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Schedule of Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Debt Instruments [Table]
A table or schedule providing information pertaining to short-term and long-term debt instruments or arrangements, including identification, terms, features, collateral requirements and other information necessary to a fair presentation.
Credit Agreement
Credit Agreement [Member]
Represents the overall credit facility which provides for revolving credit loans, a swingline loan and letters of credit.
Swingline loan
Swing Line [Member]
Represents the swingline loan.
LC Facility
Letter Of Credit Facility [Member]
Represents the letter of credit facility entered into by the Company, FGE and Fossil Asia Pacific Ltd.
Capital lease obligations
Capital Lease Obligations [Member]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party [Domain]
First-tier foreign subsidiaries
Foreign Subsidiaries Group One [Member]
Represents information pertaining to foreign subsidiaries of the entity, including Fossil Europe B.V., Swiss Technology Holding GmbH and Fossil (East) Limited.
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Prior Agreement
Prior Credit Agreement [Member]
The Prior Senior Credit Agreement with a final maturity date of May 17, 2018.
Base rate loans
Base Rate Loans [Member]
Information relating to base rate loans.
LIBOR rate loans
L I B O R Rate Loans [Member]
Information relating to LIBOR rate loans.
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Prime rate
Prime Rate [Member]
Federal funds rate
Federal Funds Rate [Member]
The federal funds rate used to calculate the variable rate of the debt instrument.
LIBOR
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Debt Instrument Consolidated Leverage Ratio [Axis]
Debt Instrument Consolidated Leverage Ratio [Axis]
Information by the range of consolidated leverage ratios to calculate the base rate applicable margin.
Debt Instrument Consolidated Leverage Ratio [Domain]
Debt Instrument Consolidated Leverage Ratio [Domain]
The range of consolidated leverage ratios to calculate the base rate applicable margin.
Consolidated leverage ratio (the Ratio) less than 1.00 to 1.00
Debt Instrument Consolidated Leverage Ratio Less Than1.0to1.0 [Member]
The upper range of consolidated leverage ratio (the Ratio) to calculate the base rate applicable margin.
Consolidated leverage ratio (the Ratio) greater than 2.00 to 1.00
Debt Instrument Consolidated Leverage Ratio Greater Than Or Equal To2.0to1.0 [Member]
The lower range of consolidated leverage ratio (the Ratio) to calculate the base rate applicable margin.
Debt Instrument
Maximum borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Remaining borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Percentage of total outstanding voting capital stock
Line Of Credit Facility Agreement Percentage Of Total Outstanding Voting Capital Stock
Percentage of total outstanding voting capital stock used to secure line of credit facility.
Percentage of total outstanding non-voting capital stock
Line Of Credit Facility Agreement Percentage Of Total Outstanding Non Voting Capital Stock
Percentage of subsidiary non-voting capital stock used to secure line of credit facility.
Base rate at end of period
Debt Instrument Variable Rate Base Interest Rate At End Of Period
Represents the variable interest rate at the end of the reporting period.
Description of base rate
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis
Basis spread on base rate (as a percent)
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Applicable margin based on the Company's consolidated leverage ratio (as a percent)
Debt Instrument Applicable Margin Based On Leverage Ratio
Represents the applicable margin added to the variable rate of the debt instrument which varies based upon the Company's consolidated leverage ratio (the "Ratio").
Consolidated leverage ratio used to calculate variable rate of debt (as a percent)
Debt Instrument Consolidated Leverage Ratio Used To Calculate Variable Rate Of Debt
Represents the consolidated leverage ratio used to calculate the variable rate of the debt instrument.
Quotient denominator used to determine LIBOR rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread On Variable Rate, Quotient, Denominator
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate, Quotient, Denominator
Consolidated leverage ratio required (less than)
Debt Instrument Covenant Consolidated Leverage Ratio
Represents the consolidated leverage ratio required per the debt agreement.
Consolidated interest coverage ratio required (greater than)
Debt Instrument Covenant Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio
Represents the consolidated interest coverage ratio required as per the debt agreement.
Commitment fee (as a percent)
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage
Minimum principal payments
Debt Instrument, Annual Principal Payment
Increments in excess of minimum principal amount
Debt Instrument Increments in Excess of Minimum Principal Amount
Represents the incremental principal payments in excess of the minimum principal amount.
Principal payments
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Net borrowings
Long-term Line of Credit
International cash balance
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Interest paid
Interest Paid
Interest expense incurred
Interest Expense, Long-term Debt
Letters of credit outstanding
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Current capital lease obligations
Capital Lease Obligations, Current
Long-term capital lease obligations
Capital Lease Obligations, Noncurrent
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Other Income (Expense)—Net
Other Income and Other Expense Disclosure [Text Block]
Advertising costs
Advertising Expense
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of future minimum royalty commitments under license agreements
Schedule of Future Minimum Royalty Commitments [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of future minimum royalty commitments under license agreements.
Schedule of future minimum rental commitments under non-cancelable leases
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Operating and Capital Leases [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of future minimum payments, as of the date of the latest balance sheet presented, in aggregate and for each of the five succeeding fiscal years, for capital and operating leases.
Summary of changes in the Company's asset retirement obligations
Schedule of Asset Retirement Obligations [Table Text Block]
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Components and parts
Inventory, Raw Materials and Purchased Parts, Net of Reserves
Work-in-process
Inventory, Work in Process, Net of Reserves
Finished goods
Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves
Inventories
Inventory, Net
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Major Customer, Segment and Geographic Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Restructuring
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Schedule of the components of property, plant and equipment-net
Schedule of Property Plant and Equipment Components [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the components of property, plant and equipment.
Fiscal period duration
Fiscal Period Duration
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Table]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Table]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Axis]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Axis]
New Accounting Principles, Early Adoption [Domain]
New Accounting Principles, Early Adoption [Domain]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption, Effect
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption, Effect [Member]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Intangible and other assets
Intangible And Other Assets [Member]
Line item in the statement of financial position
Deferred income tax liabilities
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities [Member]
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities [Member]
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Line Items]
Current deferred income tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current
Current deferred income tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Current
Noncurrent deferred income tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent
Noncurrent deferred income tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Debt issuance cost
Deferred Finance Costs, Net
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Summary of supplemental cash flow information
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Foreign currency transaction gains
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Operating segments
Operating Segments [Member]
Corporate
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Americas
Americas Segment [Member]
Segment on the continents of North and South America.
Europe
Europe Segment [Member]
Segment in the region of Europe.
Asia
Asia Segment [Member]
Segment in the region of Asia.
Summary information by operating segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales
Revenue, Net
Operating Income
Operating Income (Loss)
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction
Long-term Assets
Assets, Noncurrent
Total Assets
Assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current [Abstract]
Schedule of prepaid expenses and other current assets
Schedule of Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Table Text Block]
Represent the Schedule Of Prepaid Expenses And Other Current Assets.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Supplemental Disclosure for Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Fossil Spain
Fossil Spain [Member]
Represents information pertaining to Fossil Spain, S.A., an equity method investment of the entity.
Skagen Designs
Skagen Designs [Member]
Represents information relating to Skagen Designs, Ltd and certain of its international affiliates ("Skagen Designs").
Liability Class [Axis]
Liability Class [Axis]
Fair Value by Liability Class [Domain]
Fair Value by Liability Class [Domain]
Contingent consideration, Fossil Spain
Contingent Consideration Fossil Spain [Member]
Represents the contingent consideration arrangement related to the Fossil Spain acquisition.
Asset Class [Axis]
Asset Class [Axis]
Asset Class [Domain]
Asset Class [Domain]
Specific company-owned stores
Specific Company Owned Stores Net [Member]
The specific company-owned stores-net class of assets measured and disclosed at fair value.
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Level 3
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Selling, general and administrative
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Restructuring charges
Restructuring Charges [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Payment of contingent consideration
Payment Of Contingent Consideration
Amount of contingent consideration paid during the reporting period.
Discount rate
Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate
Maximum annual variable price for contingent consideration
Contingent Consideration Liability Maximum Annual Variable Price
The contingent consideration liability at the maximum annual variable price.
Property, plant and equipment-net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Property, plant and equipment - net, fair value
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Fair Value Disclosure
Key money amount not recoverable
Key Money Amount Deemed Not Recoverable
Key money amount deemed not recoverable and included in impairment charge.
Impairment charge
Asset Impairment Charges
Intangible asset, carrying amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Intangible assets, fair value
Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Impairment of finite-lived intangible asset
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived
Royalty expense
Royalty Expense
Other Commitments [Table]
Other Commitments [Table]
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Percentage of royalties
Percentage of Royalty Expense
Represents the minimum percentage of royalties based on defined net sales.
Rent expense
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net
Contingent rent expense
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Contingent Rentals
Purchase obligations
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Account receivable allowances
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Sales returns
Allowance for Sales Returns [Member]
Bad debts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance
Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets [Member]
Valuation and qualifying accounts
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at Beginning of Period
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance
Charged (Credited) to Operations
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense
Actual Returns or Writeoffs
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions
Balance at End of Period
Document and Entity Information
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Equity Award [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units
Restricted Stock And Restricted Stock Units R S U [Member]
Shares and stock units that an entity has not yet issued because the agreed-upon consideration, such as employee services, has not yet been received.
Stock-based compensation plans disclosures
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Nonvested at beginning of period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Vested (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Forfeited (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Nonvested at end of period (in shares)
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Nonvested at beginning of period (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Granted (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Vested (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Forfeited (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested at end of period (in dollars per share)
Schedule of weighted average assumptions for the stock options and stock appreciation rights grants
Schedule of Share Based Payment Award, Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the significant assumptions used during the year to estimate the fair value of stock options and stock appreciation rights, including, but not limited to: (a) expected term, (b) expected volatility, (c) expected dividends, (d) risk-free rate(s), and (e) discount for post-vesting restrictions.
Summary of stock options and stock appreciation rights activity
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Award Activity [Table Text Block]
Summary of stock options and stock appreciation rights outstanding and exercisable
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Activity [Table Text Block]
Summary of restricted stock and restricted stock unit activity
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]
Prepaid royalties
Prepaid Royalties
Prepaid taxes
Prepaid Taxes
Other receivables
Other Receivables, Net, Current
Forward contracts
Derivative Asset, Current
Prepaid rent
Prepaid Rent
Other prepaid expenses
Other Prepaid Expense, Current
Other
Other Assets, Current
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]
Warranty Liabilities
Product Warranty Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of inventories
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions and Goodwill
Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block]
Significant Accounting Policies
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Schedule of Product Information [Table]
Schedule of Product Information [Table]
Products and Services [Axis]
Products and Services [Axis]
Products and Services [Domain]
Products and Services [Domain]
FOSSIL watch products
Fossil Watch Products [Member]
Identifies name or type of a product or service, or a group of similar products or similar services, for which the entity reported revenue from external customers during the period.
RELIC watch products
Relic Watch Products [Member]
RELIC watch products sold by the entity.
Other non-watch products
Other Non-Watch Products [Member]
Other Non-Watch Products [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Product Information [Line Items]
Warranty period
Standard Product Warranty Period
Represents the period of the standard product warranty.
Warranty liability activity
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Standard Product Warranty Accrual
Settlements in cash or kind
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Payments
Warranties issued and adjustments to preexisting warranties
Warranties Issued and Adjustments to Preexisting Warranties
Warranties Issued And Adjustments To Preexisting Warranties.
Liabilities assumed in acquisition
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Additions from Business Acquisition
Ending balance
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Fossil Accessories South Africa
Fossil Accessories South Africa [Member]
Represents the information pertaining to Fossil accessories South Africa acquisition.
S Keren Watch Group (SKWG)
S Keren Watch Group [Member]
Represents the information pertaining to S Keren Watch Group (SKWG).
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Percentage of ownership acquired
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired
Cash paid, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Period of partnership with Company
Partnership with Company Period
Represents the period of partnership with the Company.
Goodwill
Goodwill
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Net investment hedges
Net Investment Hedging [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Hedged amount
Derivative, Amount of Hedged Item
Gain recognized in currency translation component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Used in Net Investment Hedge, Net of Tax
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement, Recurring Basis
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Level 1
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Level 3
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Total
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Assets:
Assets [Abstract]
Forward contracts
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure
Investment in publicly traded mutual funds
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets
Interest rate swaps
Interest Rate Derivative Assets, at Fair Value
Total
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Liabilities:
Liabilities [Abstract]
Contingent consideration
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability
Forward contracts
Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure
Interest rate swaps
Interest Rate Derivative Liabilities, at Fair Value
Total
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Reconciliation of numerators and denominators used in the computations of both basic and diluted EPS
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Assets
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable-net
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Inventories
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Intangible and other assets-net
Intangible Assets and Other Assets, Noncurrent
Sum of the carrying amounts of all intangible assets, excluding goodwill, as of the balance sheet date, net of accumulated amortization and impairment charges. Also includes the aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet due to materiality considerations. Noncurrent assets are expected to be realized or consumed after one year.
Total long-term assets
Total assets
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Short-term and current portion of long-term debt
Debt, Current
Accrued expenses:
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Compensation
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Royalties
Accrued Royalties, Current
Co-op advertising
Accrued Cooperative Advertising, Current
Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for cooperative advertising arrangements. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).
Transaction taxes
Taxes Payable, Current
Other
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Income taxes payable
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term income taxes payable
Accrued Income Taxes, Noncurrent
Deferred income tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross, Noncurrent
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Other long-term liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total long-term liabilities
Liabilities, Noncurrent
Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Common stock, 48,125 and 50,771 shares issued and outstanding at January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total Fossil Group, Inc. stockholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Noncontrolling interest
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total stockholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
Liabilities and Equity
Intangible and Other Assets [Table]
Intangible and Other Assets [Table]
Schedule of intangibles and other assets.
Trademarks
Trademarks [Member]
Customer lists
Customer Lists [Member]
Patents
Patents [Member]
Noncompete agreement
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Developed technology
Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Other
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Other Assets [Axis]
Other Assets [Axis]
Information by type or class of other assets.
Other Assets [Domain]
Other Assets [Domain]
The major type or class of other assets.
Key money deposits
Key Money Deposits [Member]
Represents key money deposits.
Other deposits
Other Deposits [Member]
Represents other deposits.
Deferred compensation plan assets
Deferred Compensation Plan Assets [Member]
Represents deferred compensation plan assets.
Deferred tax asset-net
Deferred Tax Asset [Member]
Represents deferred tax assets.
Restricted cash
Restricted Cash [Member]
Represents restricted cash.
Shop-in-shop
Shop In Shop [Member]
Represents information pertaining to shop-in-shop.
Forward contracts
Forward Contracts [Member]
Investments
Investments [Member]
Other
Assets Other [Member]
Represents other assets that are not specifically identified.
Intangible and other assets
Intangible and Other Assets [Line Items]
Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.
Intangibles-subject to amortization:
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Gross Amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Intangibles-not subject to amortization:
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Gross Amount
Indefinite-Lived Trade Names
Other assets:
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets [Abstract]
Gross Amount
Other Assets
Accumulated Amortization
Accumulated Amortization Related to Other Assets
Accumulated Amortization Related To Other Assets.
Gross Amount
Total Intangibles and Other Assets
Total Intangibles And Other Assets.
Accumulated Amortization
Intangible and Other, Assets Accumulated Amortization
The cumulative amount of amortization (related to Intangible And Other Assets) that has been recognized in the income statement.
Total intangible and other assets-net
Amortization period based on initial lease term
Commercial Property Initial Lease Term
Represents the initial term of the commercial property lease.
Shares
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Outstanding at beginning of period (in shares)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Outstanding Number
The number of shares reserved for issuance under stock option and stock appreciation rights agreements awarded under the plan that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date, including vested options.
Granted (in shares)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Grants in Period Gross
Gross number of share options and stock appreciation rights granted during the period.
Exercised (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period Shares Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Exercised
Number of share options and stock appreciation rights exercised during the current period.
Forfeited or expired (in shares)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Forfeitures and Expirations in Period
For presentations that combine terminations, the number of shares under options and stock appreciation rights that were cancelled during the reporting period as a result of occurrence of a terminating event specified in contractual agreements pertaining to the stock option and stock appreciation right plan or that expired.
Outstanding at end of period (in shares)
Exercisable (in shares)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Exercisable Number
The number of shares into which fully or partially vested stock options and stock appreciation rights outstanding as of the balance sheet date can be currently converted under the option and stock appreciation rights plans.
Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Outstanding at beginning of period (in dollars per share)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted average price at which grantees can acquire the shares reserved for issuance under the stock option and stock appreciation rights plans.
Granted (in dollars per share)
Share Based Compensation Arrangements by Share Based Payment Award, Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Grants in Period Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted average price at which grantees can acquire the shares reserved for issuance on stock options and stock appreciation rights awarded.
Exercised (in dollars per share)
Share Based Compensation Arrangements by Share Based Payment Award, Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Exercises in Period Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted average price at which option holders acquired shares when converting their stock options and stock appreciation rights into shares.
Forfeited or expired (in dollars per share)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Forfeitures and Expirations in Period Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted average price of options and stock appreciation rights that were either forfeited or expired.
Outstanding at end of period (in dollars per share)
Exercisable (in dollars per share)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Exercisable Weighted Average Exercise Price
The weighted-average price as of the balance sheet date at which grantees can acquire the shares reserved for issuance on vested portions of options and stock appreciation rights outstanding and currently exercisable under the stock option and stock appreciation right plan.
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Additional General Disclosures [Abstract]
Outstanding
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Outstanding Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Weighted average remaining contractual term for option awards and stock appreciation rights outstanding.
Exercisable
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Exercisable Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Weighted average remaining contractual term for vested portions of options and stock appreciation rights outstanding and currently exercisable.
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Outstanding
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Outstanding Intrinsic Value
Amount of difference between fair value of the underlying shares reserved for issuance and exercise price of options and stock appreciation rights outstanding.
Exercised
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Exercises in Period Total Intrinsic Value
The total accumulated difference between fair values of underlying shares on dates of exercise and exercise price on options and stock appreciation rights which were exercised (or share units converted) into shares during the reporting period under the plan.
Exercisable
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Exercisable Intrinsic Value
Amount of difference between fair value of the underlying shares reserved for issuance and exercise price of vested portions of options and stock appreciation rights outstanding and currently exercisable.
Cash paid during the year for:
Cash Paid During the Year [Abstract]
Interest
Income taxes
Income Taxes Paid
Supplemental disclosures of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Additions to property, plant and equipment included in accounts payable
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid
Additions to property, plant and equipment acquired under capital leases
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Fixed Assets Acquired
Summary information by operating segment
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of revenue for each class of similar products
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table Text Block]
Schedule of net sales and long-lived assets by geographic area
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]
U.S
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
Non-U.S
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Numerator:
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Net income attributable to Fossil Group, Inc.
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Denominator:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic [Abstract]
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Basic EPS (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted EPS computation:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Stock options, stock appreciation rights and restricted stock units (in shares)
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Diluted EPS (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Shares issuable under stock-based awards not included in the diluted EPS calculation (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Weighted performance shares deemed not probable
Weighted Average Number of Shares, Employee Stock Ownership Plan Shares Not Probable
Weighted Average Number of Shares, Employee Stock Ownership Plan Shares Not Probable
Less than 1 Year
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
Year 2
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
Year 3
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
Principal amounts repayable
Long-term Debt, Gross
Debt issuance costs
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Amount Reclassified from AOCI
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Unrealized gain (loss) on forward contracts
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Currency [Axis]
Currency [Axis]
All Currencies [Domain]
All Currencies [Domain]
Euro
Euro Member Countries, Euro
British pound
United Kingdom, Pounds
Canadian dollar
Canada, Dollars
Japanese yen
Japan, Yen
Mexican peso
Mexico, Pesos
Australian dollar
Australia, Dollars
U.S. term loan
Secured Debt [Member]
Maximum period of future intercompany purchases
Derivative, Higher Remaining Maturity Range
Percentage of forecasted purchases to manage fluctuations in global currencies (up to)
Cash Flow Hedge Coverage Percentage
Maximum percentage of cash flow hedge coverage as defined by policy.
Hedges resulted ineffectiveness
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net
Gains or losses reclassified into earnings
Notional amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Term of interest rate swap agreement
Derivative, Remaining Maturity
Fixed interest rate
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate
Total gain recognized in income
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Interest rate contracts
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Intangible and other assets-net
Accrued expenses-other
Accrued Expenses Other [Member]
Line item in the statement of financial position in which the fair value amounts of the derivative instruments are included.
Other long-term liabilities
Other Liabilities [Member]
Fair value of derivative instruments
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Asset Derivatives
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Liability Derivatives
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Gain expected to be reclassified into earnings within the next twelve months
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months
Watches
Watches [Member]
Information related to the watches product line.
Leathers
Leathers [Member]
Information related to the leathers product line.
Jewelry
Jewelry [Member]
Information related to the jewelry product line.
Other
Products Other [Member]
Information related to other product lines.
Net sales for each class of similar products
Net sales
Percentage of Total
Percentage of Product Revenue to Total Sales Revenue
Percentage Of Product Revenue To Total Sales Revenue.
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Text Block]
The entire disclosure representing the prepaid expenses and other current assets.
Operating Leases
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2016
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2017
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2018
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2019
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2020
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Total
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Capital Leases
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2016
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2017
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Two Years
2018
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Three Years
2019
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Four Years
2020
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Five Years
Thereafter
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Thereafter
Total
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Less amounts representing interest at 1.9% to 10.8%
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Interest Included in Payments
Capital lease obligations
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Present Value of Net Minimum Payments
Percent of interest included in capital leases payments
Capital Leases Future Minimum Payments Percent Of Interest Included In Payments
The interest associated with the amount necessary to reduce net minimum lease payments to present value for capital leases.
Unrealized gain recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes
Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts If Settled Recognized In Other Comprehensive Income
Amount after tax of unrealized gain or loss on foreign exchange forward contracts recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) during the period based on if the contracts would have been settled at the end of the period.
Current provision:
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
U.S. federal
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
Non-U.S
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
State and local
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total current
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred provision (benefit)
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
U.S. federal
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Non-U.S
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
State and local
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total deferred
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Provision for income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Tax Period [Axis]
Tax Period [Axis]
Tax Period [Domain]
Tax Period [Domain]
Expires 2016 through 2020
Tax Year 2016 through 2020 [Member]
Tax Year 2016 through 2020
Expires 2021 through 2025
Tax Year 2021 Through 2025 [Member]
Tax Year 2021 Through 2025
Expires 2026 through 2030
Tax Year 2026 Through 2030 [Member]
Tax Year 2026 Through 2030
Expires 2031 through 2035
Tax Year 2031 Through 2035 [Member]
Tax Year 2031 Through 2035 [Member]
Indefinite
Indefinite Tax Year [Member]
Indefinite Tax Year
Operating loss carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Total loss carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Land
Land [Member]
Buildings
Building [Member]
Machinery and equipment
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Furniture and fixtures
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Computer equipment and software
Computer Equipment [Member]
Leasehold improvements
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Construction in progress
Construction in Progress [Member]
Property, plant and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment - gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment-net
Schedule of Income Tax [Table]
Schedule of Income Tax [Table]
Schedule of information pertaining to income taxes.
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Foreign income tax
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
U.S. income tax
Domestic Tax Authority [Member]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Axis]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Axis]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Domain]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Domain]
Internal Revenue Service
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
Income tax contingency
Income Tax [Line Items]
Loss carryforwards
Tax expense reduced from exercise of non-qualified stock options and stock appreciation rights and vesting of restricted stock and restricted stock units
Deferred Tax Expense from Stock Options Exercised
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense
Undistributed earnings of certain foreign subsidiaries
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries
Unrecognized tax benefits that would favorably impact the effective tax rate in future periods if recognized
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Federal income tax returns refund
Income Tax Examination, Liability (Refund) Adjustment from Settlement with Taxing Authority
Unrecognized tax benefits excluding interest and penalties
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Amount of Unrecorded Benefit
Accrued income tax-related interest
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Accrued
Penalties accrued
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties Accrued
Accrued interest (benefit) expense
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Expense
Significant components of the consolidated deferred tax assets and liabilities
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Deferred income tax assets (liabilities):
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Classification [Abstract]
Bad debt allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Returns allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Returns and Allowances
Inventory
Deferred Tax Assets, Inventory
Warranty reserve
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Warranty Reserves
Compensation
Deferred Tax Assets, Compensation
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from compensation expected
Accrued liabilities
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Accrued Liabilities
Deferred rent
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Deferred Rent
Unrealized exchange gains (losses)
Deferred Tax Assets, Unrealized Currency Losses
State income tax and interest on tax contingencies
Deferred Tax Assets, State Income Tax and Interest on Tax Contingencies
Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from state taxes and interest on tax contingencies expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer).
Fixed assets
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Trade names and customer lists
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other Finite-Lived Assets
Undistributed earnings of certain foreign subsidiaries
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Undistributed Foreign Earnings
Foreign accruals
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Foreign
Loss carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Net deferred income tax assets (liabilities)
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Total deferred income tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Total deferred income tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
Employee Benefit Plans
Defined Contribution Plans and Share-based Payments Disclosure [Text Block]
The entire disclosure for defined contribution plans and compensation-related costs for equity-based compensation.
Schedule of warranty liability activity
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]
Schedule of other income (expense)—net
Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Table Text Block]
Minimum Royalty Commitments
Other Commitment, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2016
Other Commitment, Due in Next Twelve Months
2017
Other Commitment, Due in Second Year
2018
Other Commitment, Due in Third Year
2019
Other Commitment, Due in Fourth Year
Total
Other Commitment
Retail stores
Retail Site [Member]
Useful life
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Impairment losses
Tangible Asset Impairment Charges
Swiss francs
Switzerland, Francs
British pounds
Fair value of designated forward contracts
Derivative, Fair Value, Net
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period
Foreign currency changes
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments
Acquisitions
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Balance at end of period
Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Currency Translation Adjustments
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]
Securities Available for Sale
Accumulated Net Unrealized Investment Gain (Loss) [Member]
Cash Flow Hedges
Pension Plan
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Statement [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax
Tax (expense) benefit
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) before Reclassifications Tax
Represents the tax effect, before reclassification adjustments of other comprehensive income (loss).
Amounts reclassed from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax
Tax (expense) benefit
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Current Period Tax
Represents the tax effect of reclassification adjustments of other comprehensive income (loss).
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Ending balance
Misfit, Inc.
Misfit Inc. [Member]
Misfit Inc. [Member]
Revolving line of credit
Replacement awards attributable to precombination service
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Other
Liabilities incurred
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred
Acquisition-related expenses for legal, accounting and valuation services
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred [Abstract]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred [Abstract]
Cash paid, net of cash acquired
Replacement awards attributable to precombination service
Total transaction consideration
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Accounts receivable
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables
Inventories
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Inventory
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Property, plant and equipment and other long-term assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, And Equipment And Other Noncurrent Assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, And Equipment And Other Noncurrent Assets
Intangible assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles
Current liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities
Long-term liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities
Total net assets acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain]
Foreign defined benefit plan
Foreign Postretirement Benefit Plan [Member]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
Switzerland
SWITZERLAND
France
FRANCE
Employee Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of restricted stock and restricted stock units, vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Pension gain (expense)
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Expense
Employee benefit plan obligations included in other long-term liabilities
Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Concentration Risk [Table]
Concentration Risk [Table]
Watch assembly and jewelry production
Watch And Jewelry [Member]
Information related to the watches and jewelry product line.
Non-Swiss watch assembly
Non-Swiss Watch Assembly [Member]
Non-Swiss Watch Assembly [Member]
Jewelry production
Jewelry Production [Member]
Jewelry Production [Member]
Licensed products
Licensed Products [Member]
Licensed Products [Member]
MICHAEL KORS
Michael Kors Licensed Product [Member]
Represents information pertaining to the MICHAEL KORS product.
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Production
Production [Member]
Aggregate production during the period from the specified number of factories in the normal course of business.
Sales of licensed products
Sales Revenue, Product Line [Member]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Production concentration
Production Concentration Risk [Member]
Reflects the percentage of assembly and production from specified products are to a specified benchmark.
Licensed products
Product Concentration Risk [Member]
Concentration of Risk
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Number of majority-owned assembly factories
Concentration Risk Number of Majority Owned Assembly Factories
Represents the number of majority-owned assembly factories of the entity who accounted for concentration risk in the measurement of the Company's production.
Concentration risk percentage
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Operating Activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Net income
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation, amortization and accretion
Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion, Net
Stock-based compensation
Share-based Compensation
(Decrease) increase in allowance for returns-net of inventory in transit
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Loss on disposal of assets
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment
Impairment losses
Non-cash restructuring charges
Restructuring Charges, Noncash
Restructuring Charges, Noncash
Gain on equity method investment
Business Combination, Step Acquisition, Equity Interest in Acquiree, Remeasurement Gain (Loss), Net
Increase (decrease) in allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Period Increase (Decrease)
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities
Deferred income taxes and other
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Income Taxes
Contingent consideration remeasurement
Noncash Merger Related Costs
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquisitions:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Accrued expenses
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities
Income taxes payable
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations
Investing Activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Additions to property, plant and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Increase in intangible and other assets
Payments to Acquire Intangible and Other Assets
Payments to acquire intangible and other assets.
Skagen Designs arbitration settlement
Proceeds From Arbitration Settlement
The cash inflow from the arbitration settlement.
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant, equipment and other
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Business acquisitions-net of cash acquired
Net investment hedge settlement
Payments for (Proceeds from) Hedge, Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations
Financing Activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Acquisition of common stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Distribution of noncontrolling interest earnings and other
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Noncontrolling Interest
Purchase of noncontrolling interest shares
Payments to Acquire Additional Interest in Subsidiaries
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Debt borrowings
Proceeds from Notes Payable
Debt payments
Repayments of Notes Payable
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Other financing activities
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents, Continuing Operations
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Continuing Operations
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value [Abstract]
Beginning of year
End of year
Summary of allocation of purchase price to assets acquired and liabilities assumed
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]
Schedule of changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Fossil Spain
Fossil Spain S L [Member]
Represents information relating to Spain, Fossil, S.L. ("Fossil Spain").
General De Relojeria
General De Relojeria S A [Member]
Represents information relating to General De Relojeria, S.A.
Voting interest that may be acquired upon expiration of joint venture agreement (as a percent)
Voting Interest That May Be Acquired Upon Expiration Of Joint Venture Agreement
Represents the voting interest that may be acquired upon expiration of the joint venture agreement.
Percentage of net book value used in the calculation of the fixed purchase price component
Percentage Of Net Book Value Of Fixed Purchase Price
Represents the percentage of net book value used in the calculation of the fixed purchase price component.
Fixed portion of purchase price for the shares
Business Acquisition Fixed Purchase Price
Represents the fixed purchase price of the acquired entity including the cash paid to shareholders of acquired entities, fair value of debt and equity securities issued to shareholders of the acquired entities, the fair value of the liabilities assumed, and direct costs of the acquisition.
Variable price
Business Acquisition Variable Purchase Price
Represents the variable component of the purchase price per year.
Stock options and stock appreciation rights
Stock Options And Stock Appreciation Rights S A R S [Member]
Represents information pertaining to stock options and stock appreciation rights. Stock options refer to contract that gives the holder the right, but not the obligation, either to purchase or to sell a certain number of shares of stock at a predetermined price for a specified period of time. Stock appreciation rights refer to the right to receive cash compensation equal to the appreciation of a predetermined number of the entity's shares during a predetermined time period.
Risk-free interest rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Expected term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Expected volatility (as a percent)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Expected dividend yield (as a percent)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Estimated fair value per stock option/stock appreciation right granted (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Range of Exercise Prices
Price [Axis]
Information by range of exercise prices.
Price [Domain]
Price [Domain]
Identification of range of exercise prices.
$13.65 - $30.71
Range One Of Exercise Prices [Member]
Represents the exercise price range one of the outstanding stock options.
$31.24 - $55.04
Range Two Of Exercise Prices [Member]
Represents the exercise price range two of the outstanding stock options.
$67.10 - $101.37
Range Three Of Exercise Prices [Member]
Represents the exercise price range three of the outstanding stock options.
$101.64 - $131.46
Range Four Of Exercise Prices [Member]
Represents the exercise price range four of the outstanding stock options.
Stock options
Employee And Nonemployee Stock Option [Member]
An arrangement whereby an employee or non-employee is entitled to receive in the future, subject to vesting and other restrictions, a number of shares in the entity at a specified price, as defined in the agreement.
Stock appreciation rights
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
Stock Options Outstanding, lower range (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit
Stock Options Outstanding, upper range (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit
Stock Options Outstanding, Number of Shares (in shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Stock Options Outstanding, Weighted- Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Stock Options Outstanding, Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Stock Options Exercisable, Number of Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Stock Options Exercisable, Weighted- Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Stock Appreciation Rights Outstanding, lower range (in dollars per share)
Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized Under Equity Plans Other than Options Exercise Price Range Lower Range Limit
The floor of a customized range of exercise prices for purposes of disclosing shares potentially issuable under outstanding stock appreciation rights awards on all stock appreciation rights plans and other required information pertaining to awards in the customized range.
Stock Appreciation Rights Outstanding, upper range (in dollars per share)
Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized Under Equity Plans Other than Options Exercise Price Range Upper Range Limit
The ceiling of a customized range of exercise prices for purposes of disclosing shares potentially issuable under outstanding stock appreciation rights awards on all stock appreciation rights plans and other required information pertaining to awards in the customized range.
Stock Appreciation Rights Outstanding, Number of Shares
Stock Appreciation Rights Outstanding, Weighted- Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other than Options Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted average price at which grantees can acquire the shares reserved for issuance under the stock compensation plan, other than options.
Stock Appreciation Rights Outstanding, Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Terms
Stock Appreciation Rights Exercisable, Number of Shares
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other than Options Exercisable Number
The number of shares into which equity instruments other than options outstanding as of the balance sheet date can be currently converted under the stock-based compensation plan.
Stock Appreciation Rights Exercisable, Weighted- Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other than Options Exercisable Weighted Average Exercise Price
The weighted-average price as of the balance sheet date at which grantees can acquire the shares reserved for issuance on equity instruments, other than options, outstanding and currently exercisable under the stock-based compensation plan.
Debt
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Stockholders' equity attributable to Fossil Group, Inc.
Parent [Member]
Common stock
Common Stock [Member]
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Treasury stock
Treasury Stock [Member]
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Noncontrolling interest
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Shareholders' Equity
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Balance at beginning of period
Common stock issued upon exercise of stock options, stock appreciation rights and restricted stock units (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Gross
Common stock issued upon exercise of stock options, stock appreciation rights and restricted stock units
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Gross
Tax benefit (expense) derived from stock-based compensation
Adjustment to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Effect from Share-based Compensation, Net
Acquisition of common stock
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Retirement of common stock (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Retired
Retirement of common stock
Treasury Stock, Retired, Cost Method, Amount
Restricted stock issued in connection with stock-based compensation plan (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross
Restricted stock issued in connection with stock-based compensation plan
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Gross
Stock-based compensation
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Distribution of noncontrolling interest earnings and other
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Purchase of noncontrolling interest shares
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Redemptions or Purchase of Interests
Acquisition
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination
Balance at end of period (in shares)
Balance at end of period
Schedule of outstanding forward contracts
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of effective portion of gains and losses on derivative instruments recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Effect on Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of effective portion of gains and losses on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges recorded in other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes during the term of the hedging relationship and reclassified into earnings and gains and losses on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments recorded
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of fair value amounts for derivative instruments as separate asset and liability values on a gross basis and their location on condensed consolidated balance sheets
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Derivatives and Risk Management
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Stock repurchase plans
Share Repurchase Programs [Member]
Represents in aggregate the share repurchase programs of the entity.
Repurchase program authorized December 2012
Repurchase program authorized in 2010
Common Stock Repurchase Programs
Common stock authorized amount
Common stock repurchased
Number of shares repurchased
Treasury stock effectively retired (in shares)
Treasury stock effectively retired
Authorizations remaining
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount
Common stock, shares issued
Common stock, shares outstanding
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Schedule of intangible and other assets-net
Schedule of Intangible and Other Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Intangible and Other Assets.
Schedule of estimated aggregate future amortization expense by fiscal year for intangible assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Schedule of changes in components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Cost of sales
Cost of Goods Sold
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Operating expenses:
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Restructuring charges
Total operating expenses
Operating Expenses
Operating income
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Other income (expense) - net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Provision for income taxes
Net income
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net income attributable to Fossil Group, Inc.
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Currency translation adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Securities available for sale-net change
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax
Cash flow hedges-net change
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax
Pension plan activity
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax
Total comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive income attributable to Fossil Group, Inc.
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Earnings per share:
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Basic (in dollars per share)
Diluted (in dollars per share)
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)
Diluted (in shares)
Cost method investments
Cost Method Investments
Interest income
Interest Income, Operating
Remeasurement of investment in Fossil Spain to fair value
Gain on Skagen Designs arbitration settlement
Gain (Loss) Related to Litigation Settlement
Gain on interest rate swap settlement
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Derivatives
Currency gains
Other gains
Other Nonoperating Gains (Losses)
Other income (expense) - net
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block]
Asset Retirement Obligation, Roll Forward Analysis [Roll Forward]
Asset Retirement Obligation, Roll Forward Analysis [Roll Forward]
Beginning asset retirement obligation
Asset Retirement Obligation
Liabilities incurred during the period
Asset Retirement Obligation, Liabilities Incurred
Revisions in estimated retirement obligations
Asset Retirement Obligation, Revision of Estimate
Liabilities settled during the period
Asset Retirement Obligation, Liabilities Settled
Accretion expense
Asset Retirement Obligation, Accretion Expense
Currency translation
Asset Retirement Obligation, Foreign Currency Translation
Ending asset retirement obligations
Contingent Consideration by Type [Axis]
Contingent Consideration by Type [Axis]
Contingent Consideration Type [Domain]
Contingent Consideration Type [Domain]
Contingent equity consideration
Equity Consideration [Member]
Represents the equity consideration in a business combination.
Purchase price paid in cash
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Common stock number of shares issued or issuable
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares
Common stock valued
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Value Assigned
Contingent consideration liability at acquisition date
Contingent consideration liability at end of period
Contingent Consideration, Fair Value Disclosure
This element represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. This item represents the amount of potential payments under the contingent consideration arrangement as of the balance sheet date.
United States
UNITED STATES
Europe
Europe [Member]
Germany
GERMANY
Asia
Asia Pacific [Member]
All other international
Countries Other Than United States Europe And Asia Pacific [Member]
Represents information pertaining to all countries other than United States, Europe and Asia Pacific.
Stockholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested share-based compensation arrangements
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Weighted-average period over which unrecognized compensation cost is expected to be recognized
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
SCHEDULE II VALUATIONS AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of significant components of the consolidated deferred tax assets and liabilities
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of the amounts and the fiscal year of expiration of loss carryforwards
Summary of Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table Text Block]
Schedule of income before income taxes for the Company's U.S. and non-U.S. based operations
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]
Components of provision for income taxes
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate to the effective tax rate
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
Total gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
2008 LTIP
Two Thousand Eight Long Term Incentive Plan [Member]
Represents information pertaining to the 2008 Long-Term Incentive Plan entered into by the entity.
Initial LTIP
Initial Long Term Incentive Plan [Member]
Represents the Company's initial Long-Term Incentive Plan ("LTIP"), which was terminated on March 26, 2008 by the Company's Board of Directors.
Nonemployee Plan
Nonemployee Plan [Member]
Represents information pertaining to the Nonemployee Plan entered into by the entity.
Title of Individual [Axis]
Title of Individual [Axis]
Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Nonemployee director
Non Employee Director [Member]
Represents information pertaining to the director who is not an officer or an employee of the entity.
Restricted stock units
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Long-Term Incentive Plans
Number of common shares reserved for issuance (in shares)
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance
Term of award under the plan
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Term
The term of equity-based award agreement, which may be presented in a variety of ways (for example, year, month and year, day, month and year, quarter of a year).
Vesting period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Value of awards granted
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options Grants Total Value
Value of equity-based payment equity instruments, other than options, granted.
Percentage of options granted that became exercisable on first anniversary of the date of grant
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options Granted Became Exercisable on First Anniversary of Date of Grant
Percentage of options granted under the plan that became exercisable on the first anniversary of the grant date.
Number of installments in which options are exercisable
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options Exercisable into Number of Installments
Represents the number of installments in which the options are exercisable other than exercisable on the first anniversary of the date of grant.
Options granted that became exercisable on second and third anniversary of the date of grant (as a percent)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options Granted Became Exercisable on Second and Third Anniversary of Date of Grant
Percentage of options granted under the company's plan that became exercisable on the second and third anniversaries of the grant date.
Number of outstanding awards (in shares)
Schedule of common stock repurchase activity
Class of Treasury Stock [Table Text Block]
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Inventories
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Consolidated Financial Statements
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Reclassification
Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Concentration of Risk
Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Accounts Receivable
Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Inventories
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Investments
Investment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Accrued Expenses Other
Accrued Expenses and Other Policy [Policy Text Block]
Disclosure of accounting policy for other accrued expenses.
Other Long-Term Liabilities
Other Long Term Liabilities [Policy Text Block]
Disclosure of accounting policy for other long-term liabilities.
Cumulative Translation Adjustment and Foreign Transaction Gains and Losses
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Hedging Instruments
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Litigation Liabilities
Litigation Reserves Policy [Policy Text Block]
Disclosure of accounting policy for litigation reserves.
Stock-Based Compensation
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenues
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cost of Sales
Cost of Sales, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Operating Expenses
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Advertising Costs
Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Warranty Costs
Standard Product Warranty, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Noncontrolling Interest
Consolidation, Subsidiaries or Other Investments, Consolidated Entities, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Comprehensive Income, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Earnings Per Share ("EPS")
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Recently Issued Accounting Standards and Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]