VF Corporation Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 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	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 04, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014
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	$ (1,031)	$ (856)