Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] INCOME TAXES Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Unrecognized tax benefits Unrecognized Tax Benefits Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate Unrecognized tax benefits, excluding interest and penalties, that are expected to be settled within the next 12 months Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Amount of Unrecorded Benefit Accrued income-tax related interest and penalties Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Accrued Accrued income tax penalties Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties Accrued Income-tax related interest expense Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Expense Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Assets Assets [Abstract] Current assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Accounts receivable - net of allowances of $67,503 and $79,707, respectively Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Inventories Inventory, Net Prepaid expenses and other current assets Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current Total current assets Assets, Current Property, plant and equipment - net of accumulated depreciation of $427,280 and $414,761, respectively Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Goodwill Goodwill 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 Assets, Noncurrent Total assets 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, 48,460 and 48,269 shares issued and outstanding at April 1, 2017 and December 31, 2016, 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 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Schedule of changes in the balances of each component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Debt Covenant Period [Axis] Debt Covenant Period [Axis] Debt Covenant Period [Axis] Debt Covenant Period [Domain] Debt Covenant Period [Domain] [Domain] for Debt Covenant Period [Axis] Debt Covenant Period One Debt Covenant Period One [Member] Debt Covenant Period One [Member] Debt Covenant Period Two Debt Covenant Period Two [Member] Debt Covenant Period Two [Member] Debt Covenant Period Three Debt Covenant Period Three [Member] Debt Covenant Period Three [Member] Debt Covenant Period Four Debt Covenant Period Four [Member] Debt Covenant Period Four [Member] Debt Covenant Period Five Debt Covenant Period Five [Member] Debt Covenant Period Five [Member] Variable Rate [Axis] Variable Rate [Axis] Variable Rate [Domain] Variable Rate [Domain] London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] Base Rate Base Rate [Member] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] First Credit Amendment First Credit Amendment [Member] First Credit Amendment [Member] Second Amendment Second Credit Amendment [Member] Second Credit Amendment [Member] U.S. term loan Secured Debt [Member] U.S. revolving line of credit Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Maximum borrowing capacity Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Reduction in revolving credit capacity Line Of Credit, Mandatory Reduction In Revolving Credit Capacity Line Of Credit, Mandatory Reduction In Revolving Credit Capacity Derivative, basis spread on variable rate Derivative, Basis Spread on Variable Rate Line of credit facility, commitment fee amount Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage Line of credit facility, credit exposure fee, percent Line Of Credit Facility, Credit Exposure Fee, Percent Line Of Credit Facility, Credit Exposure Fee, Percent Consolidated leverage ratio Debt Instrument, Covenant Terms, Minimum Consolidated Leverage Ratio Debt Instrument, Covenant Terms, Minimum Consolidated Leverage Ratio Repayment of borrowings Repayments of Long-term Debt Repayments of lines of credit Repayments of Lines of Credit Available borrowing capacity Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity International cash balance Interest paid Interest Expense Interest expense incurred Interest Expense, Long-term Debt Interest expense relate to amortization of debt issuance costs Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of inventories Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block] Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Fair Value Disclosures Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Income tax (benefit) expense Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Effective tax rate Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent INVENTORIES Inventory Disclosure [Text Block] Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] Basis of Presentation Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block] Business Business Policy [Policy Text Block] Disclosure of accounting policy for business. Hedging Instruments Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block] Operating Expenses Selling, General and Administrative Expenses, Policy [Policy Text Block] Earnings (Loss) Per Share (EPS) Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block] Recently Issued Accounting Standards and Recently Adopted Accounting Standards New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block] Segment Reporting [Abstract] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Products and Services [Axis] Products and Services [Axis] Products and Services [Domain] Products and Services [Domain] 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 Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Net sales Revenue, Net Percentage of Total Percentage of Product Revenue to Total Sales Revenue Percentage Of Product Revenue To Total Sales Revenue. Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract] 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] New World Fossil New World Fossil [Member] New World Fossil [Member] Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Total expected costs to be incurred Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost Restructuring charges Restructuring Charges Restructuring, expected remaining costs Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost Remaining Rollforward of liability incurred on 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] Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] 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 recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes reclassified into earnings and derivatives not designated as hedging instruments recorded directly to earnings 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] Business Combinations [Abstract] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] 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. Changes in carrying amount of goodwill Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill [Roll Forward] Goodwill [Roll Forward] Balance at beginning of year Foreign currency changes Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss) Balance at end of period Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract] Controlling and Noncontrolling Interest [Table] Controlling and Noncontrolling Interest [Table] Schedule of controlling and noncontrolling interest. Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Fossil Group, Inc. Stockholders’ Equity Parent [Member] Noncontrolling Interest Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Summary of changes in equity attributable to controlling and noncontrolling interest Controlling and Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Controlling and Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward] Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Controlling and Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward] Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Controlling and Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward] Beginning balance Net income (loss) Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Currency translation adjustment Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Cash flow hedges - net change Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax Distribution of noncontrolling interest earnings Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders Acquisition of common stock Treasury Stock Value, Acquired Cost Method, Equity Impact The total equity impact of the cost of common stock that were repurchased during the period. Recorded using the cost method. Stock-based compensation expense Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition Pension plan activity Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax Common stock issued upon exercise of stock options Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Gross Tax expense derived from stock-based compensation Adjustment to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Effect from Share-based Compensation, Net Ending balance Schedule of common stock repurchase activity Class of Treasury Stock [Table Text Block] Summary of changes in equity attributable to controlling and noncontrolling interest Schedule of Stockholders' Equity and Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure [Table Text Block] Schedule Of Stockholders Equity And Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure Table Text Block. Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract] Schedule of warranty liability activity Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] 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] Carrying Value Reported Value Measurement [Member] Estimate of Fair Value Measurement Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Domain] Income Statement Location [Domain] Selling, General and Administrative Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member] Restructuring Charges Restructuring Charges [Member] 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 2 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Level 3 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Fair value hierarchy for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Debt, fair value Long-term Debt, Fair Value Property, plant and equipment - net Key amount not recoverable Key Money Amount Deemed Not Recoverable Key money amount deemed not recoverable and included in impairment charge. Impairment charges Asset Impairment Charges Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] 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, Restricted Stock Units and Performance Restricted Stock Units Restricted Stock Restricted Stock Units And Performance Restricted Stock Units [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 Per Share 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) 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 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] SEGMENT INFORMATION Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] DERIVATIVES AND RISK MANAGEMENT Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block] 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 Filer Category Entity Filer Category 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 GOODWILL Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block] 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 Schedule of changes in the carrying amount of goodwill Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block] Derivative [Table] Derivative [Table] 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] Hedging Designation [Axis] Hedging Designation [Axis] Hedging Designation [Domain] Hedging Designation [Domain] Designated as cash flow hedges Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] Derivative Instrument [Axis] Derivative Instrument [Axis] Derivative Contract [Domain] Derivative Contract [Domain] Forward Contracts Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] Interest Rate Swaps Interest Rate Swap [Member] Currency [Axis] Currency [Axis] All Currencies [Domain] All Currencies [Domain] Euro Euro Member Countries, Euro Canadian dollar Canada, Dollars British pound United Kingdom, Pounds Japanese yen Japan, Yen Mexican peso Mexico, Pesos Australian dollar Australia, Dollars U.S. dollar United States of America, Dollars Cash Flow Hedges Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member] Derivative [Line Items] Derivative [Line Items] Foreign currency cash flow hedge maximum length of projection term Maximum Length of Time, Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Forecasted purchases to manage fluctuations (up to) (as a percent) Cash Flow Hedge Coverage Percentage Maximum percentage of cash flow hedge coverage as defined by policy. Hedges resulted in ineffectiveness Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net Gain (loss) reclassified into earnings Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic Notional amount Derivative, Notional Amount Line of credit outstanding Long-term Line of Credit Derivative, term of contract Derivative, Term of Contract Fixed interest rate (as a percent) Derivative, Fixed Interest 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"). Schedule of income tax expense and related effective rate Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block] DEBT ACTIVITY Debt Disclosure [Text Block] RESTRUCTURING Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Summary information by operating segment Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Schedule of net sales for each class of similar products Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table Text Block] Forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] Fair value of designated forward contracts Derivative, Fair Value, Net Hedged amount Derivative, Amount of Hedged Item Restructuring Type [Axis] Restructuring Type [Axis] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Store closures Store Closure [Member] Store Closure [Member] Professional services Professional Services [Member] Professional Services [Member] Severance and employee-related benefits Employee Severance [Member] Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] Beginning balance Restructuring Reserve Cash Payments Payments for Restructuring Non-cash Items Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash Ending balance Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Accounts receivable - allowances 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. Property, plant and equipment, accumulated depreciation Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Common stock, shares issued (in shares) Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Range of Exercise Prices Price [Axis] Information by range of exercise prices. Price [Domain] Price [Domain] Identification of range of exercise prices. $13.65 - $29.49 Range One Of Exercise Prices [Member] Represents the exercise price range one of the outstanding stock options. $29.78 - $47.99 Range Two Of Exercise Prices [Member] Represents the exercise price range two of the outstanding stock options. $55.04 - $83.83 Range Three Of Exercise Prices [Member] Represents the exercise price range three of the outstanding stock options. $95.91 - $131.46 Range Four Of Exercise Prices [Member] Represents the exercise price range four of the outstanding stock options. Cash Stock Appreciation Rights Cash Stock Appreciation Rights [Member] Cash Stock Appreciation Rights [Member] 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] Equity instruments other than options 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. Equity instruments other than options 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. Equity instruments other than options outstanding, number of shares (in shares) Equity instruments other than options 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. Equity instruments other than options 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 Equity instruments other than options exercisable, number of shares (in 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. Equity instruments other than options 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. 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 (in 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 INTANGIBLE AND OTHER ASSETS INTANGIBLE AND OTHER ASSETS Intangible and Other Assets Disclosure [Text Block] The entire disclosure for intangibles and other assets. 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] Repurchase program with termination date of December 2018 Period Authorized Fiscal Year Two Thousand Fourteen With Termination Date December Two Thousand Sixteen [Member] Represents information pertaining to the share repurchase program with a termination date of December 2016. Share repurchase plan with no termination date Period Authorized Fiscal Year Two Thousand Ten With No Termination Date [Member] Represents the share repurchase program with no termination date. Common Stock Repurchase Programs Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] Authorizations remaining Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount Dollar Value Authorized Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount Number of Shares Repurchased (in shares) Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired Dollar Value Repurchased Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method Hedging Relationship [Axis] Hedging Relationship [Axis] Hedging Relationship [Domain] Hedging Relationship [Domain] Cash flow hedges Cash Flow Hedging [Member] 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 Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table] Forward contracts designated as cash flow hedging instruments Effective portion of gains and losses on derivative instruments Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] Total 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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] Trademarks Trademarks [Member] Customer lists Customer Lists [Member] Patents Patents [Member] Noncompete agreement Noncompete Agreements [Member] Developed technology Developed Technology Rights [Member] Trade name Trade Names [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. Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] Minimum Minimum [Member] Maximum Maximum [Member] 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] Useful Lives Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life 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. Hedging Instruments Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net [Abstract] Unrealized net gain on foreign currency forward contracts, if settled Unrealized Gain Loss On Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts, If Settled, Recognized In Other Comprehensive Income Unrealized Gain Loss On Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts, If Settled, Recognized In Other Comprehensive Income Numerator: Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Net income (loss) attributable to Fossil Group, Inc. 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] Effect of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock units and performance 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 Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table] Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table] Antidilutive Securities [Axis] Antidilutive Securities [Axis] Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain] Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain] Stock Compensation Plan Stock Compensation Plan [Member] Performance Shares Performance Shares [Member] Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Other EPS Disclosures Earnings Per Share, Diluted, Other Disclosures [Abstract] Weighted 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 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] Warranty liability activity [Roll Forward] Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward] Beginning balance Standard Product Warranty Accrual Settlements in cash or kind Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Decrease for Payments Warranties issued and adjustments to preexisting warranties Warranties Issued and Adjustments to Preexisting Warranties Warranties Issued And Adjustments To Preexisting Warranties. Ending balance FINANCIAL STATEMENT POLICIES Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table] Currency Translation Adjustments Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member] Pension Plan Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member] Total AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward] 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 Amounts reclassed from accumulated other comprehensive income Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax Tax (expense) benefit Reclassification from AOCI, Current Period, Tax Total other comprehensive income (loss) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax 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] 2017 (remaining) Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year 2018 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two 2019 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three 2020 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four 2021 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five 2022 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five 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 Total operating expenses Operating Expenses Operating income (loss) Interest expense Other income (expense) - net Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Income (loss) before income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest Provision for income taxes Net income (loss) Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income (loss) 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 Cash flow hedges - net change Total comprehensive income (loss) 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 (loss) attributable to Fossil Group, Inc. Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Earnings (loss) 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) STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block] 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] Summary of Consolidated Total Leverage Ratio Requirements Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block] Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table] Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table] Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Prepaid expenses and other current assets Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member] Intangible and other assets-net Intangible And Other Assets [Member] Line item in the statement of financial position 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, fair value Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset Liability derivatives, fair value Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability Net 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 ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block] Shares Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Additional Disclosures [Roll Forward] 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 at end of period (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 Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award, Options And Stock Appreciation Rights, Grants In Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price 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 at end of period (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 Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options and Stock Appreciation Rights Additional General Disclosures [Abstract] Outstanding (in years) 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 at end of period (in years) 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] Aggregate intrinsic value 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 at end of period 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. Numerators and denominators used in the computations of both basic and diluted EPS Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]