Changes in Goodwill (Detail) $ in Thousands  | 
6 Months Ended | 
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 Jul. 02, 2016  
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| Goodwill [Line Items] | |
| Goodwill, beginning balance | $ 1,788,407 | 
| Currency translation | 7,754 | 
| Goodwill, ending balance | 1,796,161 | 
| Outdoor & Action Sports | |
| Goodwill [Line Items] | |
| Goodwill, beginning balance | 1,359,475 | 
| Currency translation | 6,761 | 
| Goodwill, ending balance | 1,366,236 | 
| Jeanswear | |
| Goodwill [Line Items] | |
| Goodwill, beginning balance | 212,871 | 
| Currency translation | 993 | 
| Goodwill, ending balance | 213,864 | 
| Imagewear | |
| Goodwill [Line Items] | |
| Goodwill, beginning balance | 58,747 | 
| Goodwill, ending balance | 58,747 | 
| Sportswear | |
| Goodwill [Line Items] | |
| Goodwill, beginning balance | 157,314 | 
| Goodwill, ending balance | $ 157,314 | 
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