| **INCOME TAXES Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized (Details) (Investments in Foreign Subsidiaries that were Part of Tommy Hilfiger Acquisition that are Essentially Permanent in Duration [Member], USD $)In Thousands, unless otherwise specified** | Jan. 29, 2012 |
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| Investments in Foreign Subsidiaries that were Part of Tommy Hilfiger Acquisition that are Essentially Permanent in Duration [Member]                                                                                                                   |          |
| **Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized [Line Items]**                                                                                                                                                                                                 |          |
| Excess of financial reporting earnings over tax basis that are permanently reinvested                                                                                                                                                                  | $ 248,125     |

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The cumulative amount of the temporary difference for which a deferred tax liability has not been provided because of the exceptions to comprehensive recognition of deferred taxes.
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