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Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities (Summary of the Effects of Fair Value Hedging Relationships Included in VF's Consolidated Statement of Income) (Details) (Miscellaneous Income (Expense) [Member], USD $)
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Jul. 02, 2011
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Jul. 03, 2010
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Jul. 02, 2011
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Jul. 03, 2010
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Foreign Exchange Contract - Fair Value Hedge [Member]
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| Derivative instruments, gain (loss) recognized in income | $ (3,817) | $ 16,051 | $ (5,047) | $ 23,084 |
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Advances - Intercompany [Member]
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| Change in unrealized gain (loss) on hedged item in fair value hedge | $ 2,829 | $ (15,959) | $ 3,799 | $ (23,001) |
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- Definition
Amount of the increase or decrease in fair value during the period of the hedged item in a fair value hedge. Recognized in earnings and is offset by the gain (loss) on the hedging instrument to the extent that the fair value hedge is determined to be effective. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of net gains and losses recognized in income during the period on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments in fair value hedges and related hedged items designated and qualifying in fair value hedges, on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments in cash flow hedges, and on derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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