VF Corporation Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Goodwill - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Goodwill - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment charges	$ 142,361,000us-gaap_GoodwillImpairmentLoss
Splendid And Ella Moss
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment charges	142,361,000	0	0
Outdoor & Action Sports
Goodwill [Line Items]
Cumulative impairment charges	43,400,000	43,400,000	43,400,000
Sportswear
Goodwill [Line Items]
Cumulative impairment charges	58,500,000	58,500,000	58,500,000
Contemporary Brands
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment charges	142,361,000
Cumulative impairment charges	$ 337,500,000	$ 195,200,000	$ 195,200,000