| **GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS Indefinite-lived Intangibles (Details) (USD $)In Thousands, unless otherwise specified** | 12 Months Ended |
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| **Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]**                                                                           |            |
| Balance at beginning of year                                                                                                    | $ 2,428,467     |
| Amount recorded in connection with the reacquisition of the rights to the Tommy Hilfiger trademarks in India                    | 13,446          |
| Currency translation                                                                                                            | (36,524)        |
| Balance at end of year                                                                                                          | 2,405,389       |
| Tradenames [Member]                                                                                                             |            |
| **Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]**                                                                           |            |
| Balance at beginning of year                                                                                                    | 2,342,467       |
| Amount recorded in connection with the reacquisition of the rights to the Tommy Hilfiger trademarks in India                    | 0               |
| Currency translation                                                                                                            | (35,610)        |
| Balance at end of year                                                                                                          | 2,306,857       |
| Perpetual License Rights [Member]                                                                                               |            |
| **Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]**                                                                           |            |
| Balance at beginning of year                                                                                                    | 86,000          |
| Amount recorded in connection with the reacquisition of the rights to the Tommy Hilfiger trademarks in India                    | 0               |
| Currency translation                                                                                                            | 0               |
| Balance at end of year                                                                                                          | 86,000          |
| Reacquired License Rights [Member]                                                                                              |            |
| **Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]**                                                                           |            |
| Balance at beginning of year                                                                                                    | 0               |
| Amount recorded in connection with the reacquisition of the rights to the Tommy Hilfiger trademarks in India                    | 13,446          |
| Currency translation                                                                                                            | (914)           |
| Balance at end of year                                                                                                          | $ 12,532        |

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| - Definition
Carrying amount of intangible assets, excluding goodwill, which have a projected indefinite period of benefit (hence are not amortized), allocated to the reportable segment. These assets, acquired either individually or as part of a group of assets, in either an asset acquisition or business combination, are assessed at least annually for impairment. Examples may include trade secrets, contractual rights, trade names, and licensing agreements.
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| - Definition
The aggregate amount of indefinite-lived intangible assets acquired in the period and allocated to the reportable segment. The value is stated at fair value based on the purchase price allocation.
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| - Definition
Reflects increase (decrease) to the recorded value of indefinite-lived intangible assets for foreign currency translation adjustments and purchase accounting adjustments needed to revise the carrying amount of indefinite-lived intangible assets to fair value.
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