Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Derivatives Classified as Current or Noncurrent Based on Maturity Dates (Detail)

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Derivatives Classified as Current or Noncurrent Based on Maturity Dates (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Jan. 03, 2015
Dec. 28, 2013
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Other current assets $ 84,995vfc_DerivativeAssetFairValueGrossAssetCurrent $ 12,699vfc_DerivativeAssetFairValueGrossAssetCurrent
Accrued liabilities (Note J) (26,968)vfc_DerivativeLiabilityFairValueGrossLiabilityCurrent (36,622)vfc_DerivativeLiabilityFairValueGrossLiabilityCurrent
Other assets (Note H) 20,269vfc_DerivativeAssetFairValueGrossAssetNonCurrent 3,389vfc_DerivativeAssetFairValueGrossAssetNonCurrent
Other liabilities (Note L) $ (4,801)vfc_DerivativeLiabilityFairValueGrossLiabilityNoncurrent $ (10,169)vfc_DerivativeLiabilityFairValueGrossLiabilityNoncurrent