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

Hedges Included in Consolidated Statements of Income (Detail) (Foreign exchange contracts not designated as hedging, Other income (expense), net, Foreign Currency Exchange Contract, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 03, 2015	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Foreign exchange contracts not designated as hedging \| Other income (expense), net \| Foreign Currency Exchange Contract
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income	$ (707)	$ (2,664)	$ 1,443