Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] Schedule of Property and Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Geographical [Axis] Geographical [Axis] Geographical [Domain] Geographical [Domain] U.S. UNITED STATES North America North America [Member] Italy ITALY Property, Plant and Equipment by Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Land and land improvements Land and Land Improvements [Member] Building and building improvements Building and Building Improvements [Member] Leasehold improvements Leasehold Improvements [Member] Furniture, fixtures and equipment Furniture Fixture and Equipment [Member] Long lived, depreciable assets, commonly used in offices and stores and tangible personal property, nonconsumable in nature, with finite lives used to produce goods and services. Construction in progress Construction in Progress [Member] Properties under capital lease Assets Held under Capital Leases [Member] U.S. distribution center Building [Member] Property and equipment Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Property and equipment, gross Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross Less accumulated depreciation and amortization Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Property and equipment, net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Payments to acquire the Company's U.S. distribution center Payments to Acquire Buildings Lease expiration date Lease Expiration Date Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] Inventories Inventory Disclosure [Text Block] Payables and Accruals [Abstract] Accrued Expenses Accounts Payable, Accrued Liabilities, and Other Liabilities Disclosure, Current [Text Block] Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Derivative [Table] Derivative [Table] Derivative Instrument [Axis] Derivative Instrument [Axis] Derivative Contract [Domain] Derivative Contract [Domain] Foreign exchange currency contracts Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] Interest rate swap Interest Rate Swap [Member] Hedging Designation [Axis] Hedging Designation [Axis] Hedging Designation [Domain] Hedging Designation [Domain] Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Domain] Income Statement Location [Domain] Other income/expense Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Member] Currency [Axis] Currency [Axis] All Currencies [Domain] All Currencies [Domain] Euro Euro Member Countries, Euro Canadian dollar Canada, Dollars Derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments Derivative [Line Items] Notional amount of derivative outstanding Derivative, Notional Amount U.S. dollar forward contracts outstanding, maximum remaining maturity period (in months) Maximum Remaining Maturity of Foreign Currency Derivatives Gain on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments recognized in earnings before taxes Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Cash flows from operating activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Net earnings Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities: Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment Depreciation Amortization of intangible assets Amortization of Intangible Assets Share-based compensation expense Share-based Compensation Unrealized forward contract gains Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Unrealized Deferred income taxes Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Net (gain) loss on disposition of long-term assets and property and equipment Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets Other items, net Other Noncash Income (Expense) Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) in Receivables Inventories Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Prepaid expenses and other assets Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Accounts payable and accrued expenses Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Deferred rent and lease incentives Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Rent and Other Lease Liabilities The net change during the reporting period in the aggregate amount of (1) deferred rent liability, which is the cumulative difference between the rental income or payments required by a lease agreement and the rental income or expense recognized on a straight-line basis, or other systematic and rational basis more representative of the time pattern in which use or benefit is granted or derived from the leased property, expected to be recognized in income or expense, by the lessor or lessee, respectively, and (2) the net change during the reporting period in the aggregate carrying amount of other lease related liabilities. Other long-term liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Liabilities Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations Cash flows from investing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Purchases of property and equipment Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Proceeds from sale of long-term assets Proceeds from Sale of Other Assets, Investing Activities Changes in other assets Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities Proceeds from sale of investments Proceeds from Sale of Available-for-sale Securities, Equity Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Net cash settlement of forward contracts Payments for (Proceeds from) Derivative Instrument, Investing Activities Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations Cash flows from financing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Payment of debt issuance costs Payments of Debt Issuance Costs Proceeds from borrowings Proceeds from Issuance of Debt Repayment of capital lease obligations and borrowings Repayments of Debt and Capital Lease Obligations Dividends paid Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock Purchase of redeemable noncontrolling interest Payments for Repurchase of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Noncontrolling interest capital contribution Proceeds from Noncontrolling Interests Noncontrolling interest capital distribution Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Noncontrolling Interest Issuance of common stock, net of tax withholdings on vesting of stock awards Proceeds from (Repurchase of) Equity Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities Purchase of treasury stock Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Net cash used in financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents, Continuing Operations Net change in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year Supplemental cash flow data: Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Interest paid Interest Paid, Net Income taxes paid Income Taxes Paid, Net Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Fair Value by Measurement Frequency [Axis] Measurement Frequency [Axis] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Level 1 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Level 2 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Level 3 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Fair value hierarchy for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Assets: Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract] Foreign exchange currency contracts, Assets Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure Interest rate swap Interest Rate Derivative Assets, at Fair Value Available-for-sale securities Available-for-sale Securities Total Assets Assets, Fair Value Disclosure Liabilities: Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract] Foreign exchange currency contracts, Liabilities Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure Interest rate swap Interest Rate Derivative Liabilities, at Fair Value Deferred compensation obligations Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent Total Liabilities Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure Transfers of financial instruments between the three levels of fair value hierarchy Fair Value Transfers Between Levels [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Value of transfers between levels Fair Value Transfers Between Levels Represents the value of the transfers between all three levels of the fair value hierarchy for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis. Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Table] Fiscal Year [Table] Information related to the entity's fiscal year. Selling, general and administrative expenses Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member] Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Classification of Certain Costs and Expenses Selling, General and Administrative Expense [Abstract] Distribution costs related primarily to the wholesale business Selling Expense Accrued compensation and benefits Employee-related Liabilities, Current Sales and use taxes, property taxes and other indirect taxes Taxes Payable, Current Store credits, loyalty and gift cards Accrued Liabilities Store Credits Unredeemed Loyalty Points and Gift Cards Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of the liability for store credits, unredeemed loyalty points and outstanding gift cards. Professional and legal fees Accrued Professional Fees, Current Deferred royalties and other revenue Deferred Revenue, Current Advertising Accrued Advertising, Current Accrued rent Accrued Rent, Current Construction costs Construction Payable, Current Retail sales returns allowance Retail Customer Sales Return Reserve Accrued return balance for retail customers. Restructuring charges Restructuring Reserve, Current Other Other Accrued Liabilities, Current Total accrued expenses Accrued Liabilities, Current Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Net earnings attributable to Guess, Inc. Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Less net earnings attributable to nonvested restricted stockholders Participating Securities, Distributed and Undistributed Earnings (Loss), Basic Net earnings attributable to common stockholders Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic Weighted average common shares used in basic computations Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Effect of dilutive securities: Incremental Weighted Average Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect [Abstract] Stock options and restricted stock units (in shares) Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements Weighted average common shares used in diluted computations Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Net earnings per common share attributable to common stockholders: Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract] Basic (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table] Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table] Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Domain] Equity Award [Domain] Performance-based or market-based units Performance and Market Units [Member] Units awarded to employees for meeting certain performance targets or due to the satisfaction of certain market vesting conditions. Performance-based units Performance Shares [Member] Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Antidilutive equity awards excluded from computation of diluted weighted average common shares Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Awards subject to performance or market conditions that were excluded from the computation of diluted weighted average common shares Performance or Market Awards Excluded from the Computation of EPS, Amount Performance or market awards that could potentially dilute basic earnings per share (EPS) in the future that were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because the performance or market contingency was not met as of the respective period end. Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Income Tax Contingency [Table] Income Tax Contingency [Table] Tax Period [Axis] Tax Period [Axis] Tax Period [Domain] Tax Period [Domain] Earliest tax year Earliest Tax Year [Member] Tax year subject to routine income tax audits Income Tax Contingency [Line Items] Open tax year still subject to examination Open Tax Year Changes that occurred in the amount of gross unrecognized tax benefit excluding interest and penalties Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward] Beginning balance Unrecognized Tax Benefits Additions: Additions to Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Tax positions related to the prior year Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions Tax positions related to the current year Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions Reductions: Reduction from Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Tax positions related to the prior year Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions Tax positions related to the current year Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions Settlements Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities Expiration of statutes of limitation Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations Ending balance Amount of unrecognized tax benefit (net of federal benefit on state issues) which, if ultimately recognized, may reduce our future annual effective tax rate Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate Aggregate accruals for uncertain tax positions, including penalties and interest Uncertain Tax Benefits Including Accrued Interest and Penalties Amount of uncertain tax benefits pertaining to uncertain tax positions taken in the tax returns including related accrued interest and penalties. Interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense Accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, by Legal Entity [Table] Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, by Legal Entity [Table] Counterparty Name [Axis] Counterparty Name [Axis] Counterparty Name [Domain] Counterparty Name [Domain] Guess Brazil Guess Brazil [Member] Guess Brazil was established as a majority-owned joint venture Guess CIS Guess CIS [Member] Guess CIS was established as a majority-owned joint venture Guess Sud Guess Sud SAS [Member] Represents Guess Sud SAS, a majority-owned subsidiary of the entity. Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests Statement [Line Items] Redeemable noncontrolling interests put arrangements Temporary Equity, Other Disclosures [Abstract] Total outstanding equity interest in subsidiary covered by put arrangement (as a percent) Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners Total cash contributions in the joint venture made by the Company and the noncontrolling interest holder Payments in Joint Venture The total cash outflow associated with the investment in or advances to an entity in which the reporting entity shares control of the entity with another party or group. This represents the total amount paid by both parties to the entity which control is shared between the respective parties. Payments made by the Company related to its controlling interest in joint venture Payments to Acquire Interest in Joint Venture Initial date put option can be exercised by noncontrolling interest holders Temporary Equity, Initial Date Put Option Can Be Exercised by Noncontrolling Owners Represents the initial date, in CCYY-MM-DD format, that the put arrangement may be exercised by the noncontrolling interest holder by providing written notice to the Company. Redeemable noncontrolling interests Temporary Equity, Carrying Amount, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests Initial period put option can be exercised by noncontrolling interest holder after commencement of agreement, subject to certain time restrictions (by year) Temporary Equity, Initial Period Put Option Can Be Exercised by Noncontrolling Owners Represents the initial period in years after the finalization of the agreement that the put arrangement may be exercised by the noncontrolling interest holder by providing written notice to the Company. Period put arrangement can be exercised by noncontrolling interest holder after initial and subsequent exercise periods, subject to certain time restrictions (by year) Temporary Equity, Period Put Option Can Be Exercised by Noncontrolling Owners Represents the period of time (in years) that the put arrangement may be exercised by the noncontrolling interest holder after initial and subsequent exercise periods subject to certain time restrictions. Controlling interest in joint venture held by the Company Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent Last date put option can be exercised by noncontrolling interest holder Temporary Equity, Last Date Put Option Can Be Exercised by Noncontrolling Owners Represents the last date, in CCYY-MM-DD format, that the put arrangement may be exercised by the noncontrolling interest holder by providing written notice to the Company. Purchase of redeemable noncontrolling interest Remaining interest acquired by the Company from the noncontrolling interest holder (as a percent) Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Redemptions or Purchase of Interests, Percent Decrease in noncontrolling interest (for example, but not limited to, redeeming or purchasing the interests of noncontrolling shareholders, issuance of shares (interests) by the non-wholly owned subsidiary to the parent entity for other than cash, and a buyback of shares (interest) by the non-wholly owned subsidiary from the noncontrolling interests), expressed as a percentage. Redeemable noncontrolling interests reconciliation Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity [Roll Forward] Redeemable noncontrolling interest, carrying value at the beginning of the period Foreign currency translation adjustment Temporary Equity, Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Purchase of redeemable noncontrolling interest Temporary Equity, Elimination as Part of Reorganization Redeemable noncontrolling interest capital contribution Temporary Equity, Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues Redeemable noncontrolling interest redemption value adjustment Temporary Equity, Carrying Amount, Period Increase (Decrease) Redeemable noncontrolling interest, carrying value at the end of the period Equity [Abstract] Share Repurchase Program Treasury Stock [Text Block] Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis] Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain] Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain] SERP Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan [Member] Swiss Pension Plan Foreign Pension Plan [Member] Title of Individual [Axis] Title of Individual [Axis] Relationship to Entity [Domain] Relationship to Entity [Domain] Executive Chairman of the Board of Chief Creative Officer Board of Directors Chairman [Member] Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Other assets Other Noncurrent Assets [Member] Switzerland SWITZERLAND Defined Benefit Plans Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] Number of defined benefit plans maintained by the Company Number Of Defined Benefit Plans Maintained By Entity The number of defined benefit plans, maintained by the entity. Number of employees considered actively participating under the terms of the SERP Defined Benefit Plan, Number of Active Participants Number of active participants in the plan. Cash surrender values of the insurance policies held in a rabbi trust Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance Gains (losses) as a result of changes in value of the insurance policy investments, included in other income and expense Life Insurance, Corporate or Bank Owned, Change in Value Realized gain resulting from payout on insurance policy investments Life Insurance Corporate or Bank Owned Realized Gain Realized gain resulting from payout on insurance policy investments. Discount rate assumed as part of the actuarial valuation performed to calculate the projected benefit obligation and fair value of the plan assets (as a percent) Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate Amount of actuarial losses, included in comprehensive income (loss), that are expected to be recognized as a component of net periodic defined benefit pension cost in the next fiscal year Defined Benefit Plan, Future Amortization of Gain (Loss) Total amount of benefits projected to be paid in fiscal 2018 Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Next Twelve Months Total amount of benefits projected to be paid in fiscal 2019 Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Two Total amount of benefits projected to be paid in fiscal 2020 Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Three Total amount of benefits projected to be paid in fiscal 2021 Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Four Total amount of benefits projected to be paid in fiscal 2022 Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Five Aggregate benefits projected to be paid in the following five fiscal years Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter Minimum investment return (as a percent) Defined Benefit Plan, Percentage Of Minimum Investment Return The minimum investment return of defined benefit plan funds required by a government entity. Expected return on plan assets assumed as a part of the actuarial valuation performed to calculate the projected benefit obligation and plan assets (as a percent) Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets Components of net periodic defined benefit pension cost and other charges to comprehensive income (loss) Defined Benefit Plan Net Periodic Benefit Cost and Amount Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Service cost Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost Interest cost Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost Expected return on plan assets Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets Net amortization of unrecognized prior service credit Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit) Net amortization of actuarial losses Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses) Curtailment gain Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Curtailments Net periodic defined benefit pension cost Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost Unrecognized prior service credit charged to comprehensive income (loss) Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Amortization Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax Unrecognized net actuarial loss charged to comprehensive income (loss) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), before Tax Curtailment gain Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Curtailment, Accelerated Amortization From AOCI for Remaining Prior Service Cost (Credit) Amount before tax of reclassification adjustment from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) resulting from curtailment of defined benefit pension and other postretirement defined benefit plans. Net actuarial gains (losses) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, before Tax Plan amendment Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Prior Service Cost (Credit) Arising During Period, before Tax Foreign currency and other adjustments Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Currency Translation Gain (Loss) On Foreign Defined Benefit Plan, before Tax Amount before tax for currency translation gain (loss) on foreign defined benefit plan. Related tax impact Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax Total periodic defined benefit pension cost and other charges to comprehensive income (loss) Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax Amounts not yet recognized in net periodic defined benefit pension cost, included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), before tax Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax [Abstract] Unrecognized prior service credit Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax Unrecognized net actuarial loss Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Gains (Losses), before Tax Total included in accumulated other comprehensive loss Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax Funded status and the amounts recognized in the Company's consolidated balance sheets Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Abstract] Projected benefit obligation Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation Plan assets at fair value Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets Net liability Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet Reconciliation of the changes in the projected benefit obligation Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward] Balance at the beginning of the period Plan amendment Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Amendments Actuarial (gains) losses Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss) Contributions by plan participants Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Plan Participants Payments Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid Foreign currency and other adjustments Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Gain (Loss) Balance at the end of the period Reconciliation of the changes in plan assets Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward] Balance at beginning of period Actual return on plan assets Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets Contributions by employer Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer Foreign currency and other adjustments Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes, Plan Assets Balance at end of period Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table] Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table] Derivatives designated as hedging instruments Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] Other current assets/Other assets Other Current Assets and Other Long-Term Assets [Member] Primary financial statement captions encompassing other current assets and other long-term assets. Accrued expenses Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Member] Accrued expenses/Other long-term liabilities Accrued Expenses and Other Long-Term Liabilities [Member] Primary financial statement captions encompassing accrued expenses and other long-term liabilities. Hedging Relationship [Axis] Hedging Relationship [Axis] Hedging Relationship [Domain] Hedging Relationship [Domain] Cash flow hedges Cash Flow Hedging [Member] Fair value of derivative instruments Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] ASSETS: Derivative Asset [Abstract] Derivatives, assets Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset LIABILITIES: Derivative Liability [Abstract] Derivatives, liabilities Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability Income Taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Related Party Transactions [Abstract] Related Party Transactions Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of inventories Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block] Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract] Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table] Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Derivative Financial Instruments Designated as Cash Flow Hedges Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member] Marketable Securities Accumulated Net Investment Gain (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Member] Defined Benefit Plans Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member] Actuarial loss amortization Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net Gain (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Member] Prior service credit amortization Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net Prior Service Attributable to Parent [Member] Curtailment Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Curtailment [Member] Accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss related to acceleration of prior service cost (credit) as a result of curtailment attributable to parent. Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Axis] Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis] Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain] Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain] Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to net earnings Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items] Cost of product sales Cost of Goods Sold Other income/expense Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Interest Expense Interest Expense Income tax expense Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Net earnings attributable to Guess, Inc. Reclassifications out of AOCI related to defined benefit plans Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax Income tax expense Reclassification from AOCI, Current Period, Tax Reclassification to net earnings for (gains) losses realized Reclassification from AOCI, Current Period, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract] Summary of the unaudited quarterly financial information Selected Quarterly Financial Information [Abstract] Net revenue Revenues Gross profit Gross Profit Net earnings (loss) Net earnings (loss) attributable to Guess, Inc. Net earnings (loss) per common share attributable to common stockholders: Selected Quarterly Financial Information [Table] Selected Quarterly Financial Information [Table] Disclosure of items included in the interim period that affected period-to-period comparability (excluding restatement adjustments). Selected quarterly financial information Selected Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items] [Line Items] for Disclosure of items included in the interim period that affected period-to-period comparability (excluding restatement adjustments). Number of days in fiscal period Fiscal Period Duration Asset impairment charges Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use Restructuring charges Restructuring Charges Estimated exit tax charge Restructuring Exit Tax Charge Represents exit tax charges incurred resulting from reorganization due to the implementation of a restructuring plan. Net proceeds from sale of the Company's minority interest equity holding in a privately-held boutique apparel company Proceeds from Sale of Equity Method Investments Gain from sale of the Company's minority interest equity holding in a privately-held boutique apparel company Equity Method Investment, Realized Gain (Loss) on Disposal Cumulative valuation reserve Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Cumulative Valuation Allowance, Amount Amount of the difference between reported income tax expense (benefit) and expected income tax expense (benefit) computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to increase (decrease) in the cumulative valuation allowance for deferred tax assets. Cumulative valuation allowance relates to valuation reserves resulting from jurisdictions where there have been cumulative net operating losses, limiting the ability to consider other subjective evidence to continue to recognize the existing deferred tax assets. Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits, by Title of Individual and by Type of Deferred Compensation [Table] Schedule of Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits, by Title of Individual and by Type of Deferred Compensation [Table] Accrued expenses and other long-term liabilities Deferred Bonus and Profit Sharing Arrangements, Individual Contracts, Type of Deferred Compensation [Axis] Deferred Bonus and Profit Sharing Arrangements, Individual Contracts, Type of Deferred Compensation [Axis] Deferred Bonus and Profit Sharing Arrangement, Individual Contract, Type of Deferred Compensation [Domain] Deferred Bonus and Profit Sharing Arrangement, Individual Contract, Type of Deferred Compensation [Domain] DCP Deferred Compensation, Excluding Share-based Payments and Retirement Benefits [Member] Deferred Compensation Plan Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits [Line Items] Deferred compensation liability Deferred compensation, long-term asset Deferred Compensation Plan Assets Deferred compensation plan, gains (losses) related to the change in the value of the insurance policy investments Company's contributions to deferred compensation plan Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Employer Contribution New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract] New Accounting Guidance New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block] Derivative Financial Instruments Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Purchase commitments Purchase Commitment, Remaining Minimum Amount Committed Unfunded commitment to invest in private equity fund Unfunded Commitment Fund Investment Represents the entity's unfunded commitments to invest in private equity funds as of the reporting date. Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table] Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table] Income Tax Authority [Axis] Income Tax Authority [Axis] Income Tax Authority [Domain] Income Tax Authority [Domain] Foreign Foreign Tax Authority [Member] State State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] Latest tax year Latest Tax Year [Member] Operating loss carryforwards Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] Net operating loss carryforwards Operating Loss Carryforwards Operating loss carryforwards that have an unlimited carryforward life Operating Loss Carryforwards With Unlimited Carryforward Life Operating loss carryforwards that have an unlimited carryforward life. Fiscal year when operating loss carryforwards will expire Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Year Expiration year of each operating loss carryforward included in operating loss carryforward, in CCYY format. Valuation allowance Operating Loss Carryforwards, Valuation Allowance Concentration Risk [Table] Concentration Risk [Table] Europe Europe [Member] Concentration Risk by Benchmark [Axis] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain] Net Revenue Sales Revenue, Net [Member] Concentration Risk by Type [Axis] Concentration Risk Type [Axis] Concentration Risk Type [Domain] Concentration Risk Type [Domain] Customer Concentration Risk Customer Concentration Risk [Member] Customer [Axis] Customer [Axis] Customer [Domain] Customer [Domain] Two largest wholesale customers Two Largest Wholesale Customers [Member] Represents the Company's two largest wholesale customers. Concentration risk Concentration Risk [Line Items] Percentage of total accounts receivable that are subject to credit insurance coverage, certain bank guarantees or letters of credit for collection purposes Percentage of Total Accounts Receivable That are Insured or Supported by Bank Guarantees or Letters of Credit Represents the percentage of total accounts receivable that are subject to credit insurance coverage, certain bank guarantees or letters of credit for collection purposes. Number of wholesale customers that represent concentration of risk Number of Wholesale Customers with Concentration Risk The number of wholesale customers reported with a concentration risk. Percentage of consolidated net revenue accounted for by wholesale customers that represent concentration of risk Concentration Risk, Percentage Loss Contingencies [Table] Loss Contingencies [Table] Litigation Status [Axis] Litigation Status [Axis] Litigation Status [Domain] Litigation Status [Domain] Judicial Ruling Judicial Ruling [Member] Pending Litigation Pending Litigation [Member] China CHINA France FRANCE Litigation Case [Axis] Litigation Case [Axis] Litigation Case [Domain] Litigation Case [Domain] Gucci America, Inc. Gucci Case [Member] Information related to litigation with Gucci America, Inc. Isaguirre Isaguirre Case [Member] Information related to litigation with Franchez Isaguirre, a former employee of the Company, and a second former employee. First set of appeals First Set of Appeals [Member] Information related to the first set of appeals on the custom tax assessment notices. Second through seventh set of appeals Second through Seventh set of Appeals [Member] Information related to the second through seventh set of appeals on the custom tax assessment notices. Loss Contingency Nature [Axis] Loss Contingency Nature [Axis] Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain] Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain] Italian customs tax audit and appeals Customs Tax Audit and Appeals [Member] A enacted or proposed action, ruling or regulation related to customs tax matters that is likely to or possibly will have an adverse effect on the entity's financial position or results of operations. Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] Minimum Minimum [Member] Maximum Maximum [Member] Business Segments [Axis] Segments [Axis] Segment [Domain] Segments [Domain] Europe Europe Segment [Member] The Europe segment includes the entity's retail, e-commerce and wholesale operations in Europe and the Middle East. Loss Contingencies [Line Items] Loss Contingencies [Line Items] Litigation Loss Contingency, Information about Litigation Matters [Abstract] Damages sought in litigation case Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value Accounting profits sought by plaintiff as compensation Loss Contingency, Accounting Profits Sought, Value The value of the accounting profits sought by the plaintiff in the legal matter. Monetary damages awarded by court Loss Contingency, Damages Awarded, Value Monetary damages awarded by court to be paid by the Company's licensees Loss Contingency, Damages Awarded Value to Licensees Amount of damages awarded to the plaintiff in the legal matter related to certain of the Company's licensees. Number of Italian trademark registrations to be cancelled by plaintiff Number of Italian Trademark Registrations to be Cancelled by Plaintiff Represents the number of Italian trademark registrations ordered by the court to be cancelled by the plaintiff related to the court's ruling in favor of the Company Number of European Community trademark registrations to be cancelled by plaintiff Number of European Community Trademark Registrations to be Cancelled by Plaintiff Represents the number of European Community trademark registrations ordered by the court to be cancelled by the plaintiff related to the court's ruling in favor of the Company Number of international trademark registrations to be cancelled by plaintiff Number Of International Trademark Registrations To Be Cancelled By Plaintiff Represents the number of international trademark registrations ordered by the court to be cancelled by the plaintiff related to the court's ruling in favor of the Company Number of plaintiffs Loss Contingency, Number of Plaintiffs Settlement amount Litigation Settlement, Amount Number of subsidiaries under audit by the Italian Customs Agency Number of Subsidiaries Under Audit Represents the number of subsidiaries which were under audit by the respective government authority. Period under audit by the Italian Customs Agency Customs Examination, Period under Examination Period being examined in the customs tax audit, in CCYYMMDD format Customs tax assessments including potential penalties and interest Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss Period covering canceled assessments Customs Examination, Period of Canceled Assessments1 Period covering the assessments which were canceled in the customs tax audit, in CCYYMMDD format. Canceled customs tax assessments Customs Examination, Canceled Assessments Amount of canceled customs tax assessments. Summary of accrued expenses Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block] Segment Reporting [Abstract] Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table] Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table] Statement, Geographical [Axis] Segment, Geographical [Domain] Canada CANADA South Korea KOREA, REPUBLIC OF Other foreign countries Other Foreign Countries [Member] Other Foreign Countries [Member] Information related to geographic areas in which the Company operated Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] Long-lived assets Long-Lived Assets Leases Leases [Abstract] Rental expense for all property and equipment under operating leases Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net Rental expense based upon percentage of annual sales volume Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Contingent Rentals Leases, Operating [Abstract] Schedule of Operating Leased Assets [Table] Schedule of Operating Leased Assets [Table] Lease Arrangement, Type [Axis] Lease Arrangement, Type [Axis] Lease Arrangement, Type [Domain] Lease Arrangement, Type [Domain] Non-Related Parties Non Related Parties [Member] The entity or group which are non-related parties. Related Parties Related Parties [Member] The entity or group which are related parties. Operating leases Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] Operating Leases, minimum lease payments Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] Fiscal 2018 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months Fiscal 2019 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years Fiscal 2020 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years Fiscal 2021 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years Fiscal 2022 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years Thereafter Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter Total minimum lease payments Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract] Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table] Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table] Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis] Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis] Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain] Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain] Allowance for accounts receivable Allowance for Trade Receivables [Member] Allowance for royalties receivable Allowance for Franchise Receivables [Member] Allowance for sales returns Allowance for Sales Returns [Member] VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] Reconciliation of valuation and qualifying accounts Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] Balance at Beginning of Period Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance Costs Charged (Credited) to Expenses Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Costs Charged or Credited to Expense Total of allowances and reserves, the valuation and qualifying accounts that are either netted against the cost of an asset (in order to value it at its carrying value) or that reflect a liability established to represent expected future costs, charged to costs and expenses. Deductions and Write-offs Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions Balance at End of Period Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table] Cost of product sales Cost of Sales [Member] Interest expense Interest Expense [Member] Interest income/expense Interest Income (Expense) [Member] Primary financial statement caption encompassing interest income (expense). Gains (losses) before taxes recognized on the derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges in OCI and net earnings Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] Gain recognized in OCI on foreign exchange currency contracts Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivatives, Net, before Tax Gain recognized in OCI on interest rate swap Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedges, Pretax, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into earnings on foreign exchange currency contracts Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings, Net Loss reclassified from accumulated OCI into earnings on interest rate swap Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings, Net Amount of ineffectiveness recognized in net earnings on foreign exchange currency contracts Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness Amount of ineffectiveness recognized in net earnings on interest rate swap Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness Net after-tax derivative activity recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax [Roll Forward] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Beginning balance gain Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax Net gains from changes in cash flow hedges Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax Net gains reclassified to earnings Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax Ending balance gain Schedule of property and equipment Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block] Schedule of impairments to long-lived assets Details of Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held and Used by Asset [Table Text Block] Receivables [Abstract] Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table] Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table] Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable by Receivable Type [Axis] Receivable Type [Axis] Receivable Type [Domain] Receivable [Domain] Trade receivables Trade Accounts Receivable [Member] Royalty receivables Royalty Receivable [Member] Amount due from the entity's licensees related to royalties. Other receivables Other Receivables [Member] Carrying amounts due as of the balance sheet date from parties or arising from transactions not otherwise specified in the taxonomy. Accounts receivable Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] Accounts receivable, gross Accounts Receivable, Gross, Current Less allowances Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Accounts receivable, net Receivables, Net, Current Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract] Summary of restructuring activities related primarily to severance Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block] Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name [Domain] Plan Name [Domain] 2004 Equity Incentive Plan Equity Incentive Plan 2004 [Member] Represents equity incentive plan for officers, key employees and certain consultants of the entity. Employee Stock Purchase Plan Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member] Represents the Company's employee stock purchase plan. An employee stock purchase plan is a tax-efficient means by which employees of a corporation can purchase the corporation's stock. 2006 Non-Employee Directors Stock Grant and Stock Option Plan Non Employee Directors Stock Grant and Stock Option Plan 2006 [Member] Represents non-employee directors stock grant and stock option plan for non-employee directors. Stock option Employee And Non Employee Stock Option [Member] An arrangement whereby an employee or non-employee is entitled to receive in the future, subject to vesting and other restrictions, a number of shares in the entity at a specified price, as defined in the agreement. Although there are variations, normally, after vesting, when an option is exercised, the holder pays the strike value in cash to the issuing employer-entity and receives equity shares. The equity shares can be sold into the market for cash at the current market price without restriction. Options may be used to attract, retain and incentivize individuals, in addition to their regular compensation and benefits. Stock awards or units Nonvested Stock Awards or Units [Member] Represents nonvested stock awards or units used to compensate employees. Performance-based awards/units Performance units Nonvested Performance Shares [Member] Restricted stock units that are subject to the achievement of certain performance-based vesting conditions. Target performance units Target Performance Awards [Member] The target shares or units awarded to employees for meeting certain performance targets. Market-based awards/units Market Based Shares [Member] Shares or units awarded to employees due to the satisfaction of certain market vesting conditions Contingently returnable restricted stock units Contingently Returnable Restricted Stock Units [Member] Represents restricted stock units that have been issued but the holder must return all or part if specified conditions are not met. Vesting [Axis] Vesting [Axis] Vesting [Domain] Vesting [Domain] Vesting, Tranche one Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche One [Member] Vesting, Tranche two Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Two [Member] Vesting, Tranche three Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Three [Member] Vesting, Tranche four Share Based Compensation Award Tranche Four [Member] Fourth portion of share-based compensation award differentiated by a particular vesting feature, including, but not limited to, performance measure or service period. Vesting, annual vesting periods after initial vesting period Vesting, Traches After Initial Vesting Period [Member] Portion of share-based compensation award differentiated by annual vesting periods after the initial vesting period during the first fiscal year, including, but not limited to, performance measure or service period. CEO Chief Executive Officer [Member] Disclosure of share-based compensation information under stock plans Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Number of share-based compensation plans Share-based Compensation, Arrangement by Share-based Payment, Award, Number of Plans The number of share-based compensation plans of the reporting entity. Extended expiration period for share-based compensation plan (in years) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Extended Expiration Period For Plan Extended expiration period for share-based compensation plan in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. The share-based compensation plan is an arrangement under which employees and directors receive: (a) awards of equity shares, equity share options, or other equity instruments; or (b) the entity incurs liabilities to them: (1) in amounts based, at least in part, on the price of the entity's shares or other equity instruments; or (2) that require or may require settlement by issuance of the entity's shares. Such an arrangement is usually provided to employees and directors to compensate them, provide performance incentives to them, and to attract or retain their services. Authorized number of shares Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized Extended expiration for the ability to grant certain performance-based awards under the share-based compensation plan (by calendar year) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Extended Expiration Year For Performance Awards Under Plan Extended expiration period by calendar year for the grant of certain performance-based awards under the share-based compensation plan. Shares available for grant under the plan Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant Term of award Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period Vesting rights (as a percentage) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage Vesting period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period Purchase price of the Company's common stock determined as the lower of the closing price at the beginning or end of the quarterly stock purchase period (expressed as a percentage) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Purchase Price of Common Stock, Percent Expiration date for share-based compensation plan Share based Compensation Arrangement by Share based Payment Award, Expiration Date For Plan Expiration date for share-based compensation plan. The share-based compensation plan is an arrangement under which employees and directors receive: (a) awards of equity shares, equity share options, or other equity instruments; or (b) the entity incurs liabilities to them: (1) in amounts based, at least in part, on the price of the entity's shares or other equity instruments; or (2) that require or may require settlement by issuance of the entity's shares. Such an arrangement is usually provided to employees and directors to compensate them, provide performance incentives to them, and to attract or retain their services. Vesting rights based on the satisfaction of certain performance or market-based criteria (as a percentage) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights Based on Performance or Market Criteria, Percentage Percentage of vesting of share-based compensation awards based on the satisfaction of certain performance-based or market-based vesting conditions. Stock awards or units granted (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period Period which award is subject to a performance condition Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Performance Period Period which award is subject to a performance contingency as a vesting condition. In 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Period which award is subject to a market condition (in years) Share-based Compensation Agreement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Market Condition Period Period which award is subject to a market contingency as a vesting condition. In 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Implied service period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Requisite Service Period Share-based compensation expense Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense Minimum holding period for shares purchased after April 1, 2009 under the ESPP (in months) Minimum Holding Period after Purchase under ESPP Represents the minimum period that participants must hold shares after purchase for purchases made subsequent to April 1, 2009 under the ESPP. Period before the end of each fiscal quarter prohibited for trading, as per Company's securities trading policy (in days) Securities Trading Policy, Prohibition on Trading, Number of Period before Each Fiscal Quarter Represents the period before the end of each fiscal quarter during which there is a prohibition on purchase or sale of the entity's securities as per the securities trading policy. Period after public announcement of earnings prohibited for trading, as per Company's securities trading policy (in days) Securities Trading Policy, Prohibition on Trading, Number of Period after Public Announcement of Earnings Represents the period after public announcement of earnings up to which there is a prohibition on purchase or sale of entity's securities as per the securities trading policy. Earnings Per Share Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Class of Treasury Stock [Table] Class of Treasury Stock [Table] Share Repurchase Program [Axis] Share Repurchase Program [Axis] Share Repurchase Program [Domain] Share Repurchase Program [Domain] Share Repurchase Program Share Repurchase Program [Member] Represents activity related to the repurchase of the entity's common stock as authorized under the Share Repurchase Program. Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] Value of common stock authorized to be repurchased Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount Number of common stock repurchased (in shares) Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired Shares repurchased, aggregate cost Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method Value of common stock remaining to be repurchased Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount Schedule of future minimum property and equipment lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block] Schedule of reconciliation of the total carrying amount of redeemable noncontrolling interests Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Table Text Block] Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table] Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table] Equity Components [Axis] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain] Available-for-sale securities Equity Securities [Member] Available-for-sale securities Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] Other-than-temporary-impairment Marketable Securities, Realized Loss, Other than Temporary Impairments, Amount Accumulated unrealized gains (losses), net of taxes, included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) related to available-for-sale securities Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale securities Proceeds from Sale of Available-for-sale Securities Gains recognized on sale of available-for-sale securities Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gains Accounts Receivable Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block] Building and building improvements including properties under capital lease Land improvements Land Improvements [Member] Purchased intangibles Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Purchased intangibles Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Purchased intangibles Other Intangible Assets [Member] Property and equipment, useful life Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life Purchased intangibles, useful life Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life Summary of net revenue, earnings (loss) from operations, capital expenditures and total assets by segment Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Summary of net revenue and long-lived assets by country Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block] Schedule of net periodic defined benefit pension cost and other charges to comprehensive income (loss) Schedule of Net Benefit Costs and Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of the components of net benefit costs and amounts recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) for pension plans and/or other employee benefit plans. Schedule of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), before tax, that have not yet been recognized in net periodic defined benefit pension cost Schedule of Net Periodic Benefit Cost Not yet Recognized [Table Text Block] Schedule of the funded status of the Company's defined benefit plans and the amounts recognized in the Company's consolidated balance sheets Schedule of Net Funded Status [Table Text Block] Schedule of reconciliation of the changes in the projected benefit obligation Schedule of Changes in Projected Benefit Obligations [Table Text Block] Schedule of reconciliation of the changes in plan assets for the Swiss Pension Plan Schedule of Changes in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block] Property and Equipment Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block] Foreign exchange currency contracts designated as cash flow hedges U.S. dollar forward contracts purchased, total notional amount Notional Amount of Derivative Purchased The total notional amount of derivative instrument purchased during the period. Expressed as an absolute value. Net unrealized gain (loss) in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) related to cash flow hedges Foreign exchange currency cash flow hedge unrealized gain to be recognized in cost of product sales or other income over the following 12 months Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months Derivative maturity date Derivative, Maturity Date Fixed rate of interest rate swap designated as a cash flow hedge (as a percent) Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate Interest rate swap cash flow hedge unrealized loss to be recognized in interest expense after the following 12 months Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Gain Loss to be Reclassified After Next 12 Months Net The estimated net amount of unrealized gains or losses on interest rate cash flow hedges as of the balance sheet date expected to be reclassified to earnings after the next twelve months. Schedule of share-based compensation expense recognized under all of the Company's stock plans Schedule of Compensation Cost for Share-based Payment Arrangements, Allocation of Share-based Compensation Costs by Plan [Table Text Block] Schedule of stock option activity under all of the Company's stock plans Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block] Schedule of weighted average assumptions used for stock option grants Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block] Schedule of nonvested stock awards/units activity under all of the Company's stock plans Schedule of Nonvested Share Activity [Table Text Block] Schedule of activity for nonvested performance-based units and nonvested market-based units Schedule of Nonvested Performance-based Units and Nonvested Market-based Units Activity [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of the changes in outstanding nonvested performance-based and market-based units. Schedule of assumptions used for market-based nonvested stock units Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Market-based Performance Shares, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of the significant assumptions used during the year to estimate the fair value of market-based performance shares, including, but not limited to: (a) expected term, (b) expected volatility of the entity's shares, (c) expected dividends, (d) risk-free rate(s), and (e) discount for post-vesting restrictions. Schedule of weighted average assumptions used for ESPP Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block] Number of Shares/Units Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward] Nonvested at the beginning of the period (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number Granted (in shares) Vested (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period Forfeited (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period Nonvested at the end of the period (in shares) Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract] Nonvested at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Granted (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Vested (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Forfeited (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Nonvested at the end of the period (in dollars per share) Additional disclosures, awards other than options Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract] Total fair value at grant date of previously nonvested stock awards/units that were vested during the period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value Total intrinsic value of nonvested stock awards/units that vested during the period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Vested Total intrinsic value of nonvested stock awards/units outstanding Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Nonvested Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation included in cash flows from financing activities Excess tax shortfall included in cash flows from operating activities Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities Income tax benefit on recognized compensation cost Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense Unrecognized compensation cost, adjusted for estimated forfeitures, related to nonvested stock awards/units Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Share-based Awards Other than Options Weighted average period for recognition of unrecognized compensation cost (in years/months/days) Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Property leases Land and Building [Member] Retail store leases Retail Store [Member] Stores where products are offered for sale to customers. Retail concession leases Retail Concession [Member] Concessions where products are offered for sale to consumers. Equipment operating leases Equipment [Member] Average Weighted Average [Member] Operating lease expiration Percentage of annual sales volume used for incremental rent on certain retail location leases Percentage of Annual Sales Volume Offer for Retail Location Lease Rent Represents the percentage of annual sales volume used for calculating incremental rent on certain retail location leases. Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Common Stock Common Stock [Member] Paid-in Capital Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Retained Earnings Retained Earnings [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member] Treasury Stock Treasury Stock [Member] Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interests Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Statement Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Balance Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Stock (in shares) Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Foreign currency translation adjustment Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Gain (loss) on derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax Other-than-temporary-impairment and realized and unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available for sale Securities, Adjustment Including Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Net of Tax Amount after tax and reclassification adjustments, of appreciation (loss) in value of unsold available-for-sale securities. Includes other than temporary impairment (OTTI) loss on investments which was reclassified from comprehensive income and recognized in net earnings. Actuarial valuation gain (loss) and related amortization, plan amendment, curtailment, prior service credit amortization and foreign currency and other adjustments on defined benefit plans Issuance of common stock under stock compensation plans (in shares) Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share Based Compensation Excluding ESPP Number of shares issued during the period as a result of any share-based compensation plan other than an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Issuance of common stock under stock compensation plans including tax effect Stock Activity During Period, Value, Share Based Compensation, Net of Tax Effect Value of stock activity including, but not limited to, issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options or repurchases of common stock related to tax withholding upon vesting of restricted awards/units. Activity is resulting from awards granted under any share-based compensation plan other than an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) or an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), including tax effect. Issuance of stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan (in shares) Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans Issuance of stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan Stock Issued During Period, Value, Employee Stock Purchase Plan Share-based compensation Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition Dividends Dividends, Common Stock, Cash Share repurchases (in shares) Share repurchases Purchase of redeemable noncontrolling interest Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Redemptions or Purchase of Interests Noncontrolling interest capital distribution Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders Redeemable noncontrolling interest redemption value adjustment Noncontrolling Interest, Change in Redemption Value Balance Stock (in shares) Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] Goodwill and Intangible Assets Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Fiscal Year Fiscal Period, Policy [Policy Text Block] Reclassifications Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block] Principles of Consolidation Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block] Use of Estimates Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] Business Segment Reporting Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block] Revenue Recognition - General Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block] Net Royalty Revenue Revenue Recognition, Services, Royalty Fees [Policy Text Block] Gift Cards Revenue Recognition, Gift Cards [Policy Text Block] Loyalty Programs Revenue Recognition, Loyalty Programs [Policy Text Block] Classification of Certain Costs and Expenses Classification of Certain Costs and Expenses [Policy Table Text Block] Disclosure of accounting policy for classification of certain costs and expenses in the statement of operations. Advertising and Marketing Costs Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block] Share-Based Compensation Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block] Foreign Currency - Translation and Transaction Gains and Losses Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block] Derivatives Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block] Income Taxes Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block] Earnings Per Share Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block] Comprehensive Income (Loss) Comprehensive Income, Policy [Policy Text Block] Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] Investment Securities Marketable Securities, Policy [Policy Text Block] Concentration of Credit and Liquidity Risk Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block] Inventories Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block] Depreciation and Amortization Property, Plant and Equipment, and Finite Intangibles Policy [Policy Text Block] Disclosure of accounting policy for long-lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale and acquired intangibles. Includes, but is not limited to, basis of assets, depreciation, amortization and depletion methods used, including composite deprecation, estimated useful lives, capitalization policy, accounting treatment for costs incurred for repairs and maintenance, capitalized interest and the method it is calculated, disposals and impairments. Long-Lived Assets Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Including Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block] Goodwill Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Policy [Policy Text Block] Other Assets Other Assets [Policy Text Block] Disclosure of accounting policy for other long-term assets not including property, plants and equipment or goodwill and other intangibles. Defined Benefit Plans Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Policy [Policy Text Block] Deferred Rent and Lease Incentives Lease, Policy [Policy Text Block] Litigation Reserves Loss Contingency Reserve Estimate, Policy [Policy Text Block] Disclosure of accounting policy for evaluating loss contingency matters and estimating the potential impact on the financial statements and ongoing operations. 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Debt issuance costs Debt Issuance Costs, Net Fixed rate of interest rate swap derivative (as a percent) Interest rate swap maturity date Fair value of cash flow hedge interest rate swap asset Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value Maximum borrowing capacity Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Current borrowing capacity Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity Percentage of borrowings exceeding borrowing base that require the Company to comply with a fixed charge coverage ratio on a trailing four-quarter basis Line of Credit Facility, Percentage of Borrowings Exceeding Borrowing Base Percentage of borrowings that exceed the borrowing base that would require the Company to comply with a fixed charge coverage ratio on a trailing four-quarter basis. Debt maturity date Debt Instrument, Maturity Date Credit Facility, outstanding amount Long-term Line of Credit Priority level for Credit Facility Line of Credit Facility, Priority Interest rate margin (as a percent) Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate Interest rate margin added to respective base rate Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Base Rate Percentage points added to the reference rate to compute the respective base rate on the debt instrument. Letters of credit outstanding Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount Interest rate (as a percent) Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Number of credit facilities subject to minimum net equity requirement Number of Credit Facilities Subject to Equity Requirement Covenant Represents the number of credit facilities which are subject to a minimum net equity requirement. Maximum borrowing capacity of the credit facility which is subject to a minimum net equity requirement Line of Credit Facility Maximum Borrowing Capacity Subject to Equity Requirement Covenant Maximum borrowing capacity of the credit facility which is subject to a minimum net equity requirement. Schedule of accounts receivable Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block] Defined Contribution Plan [Table] Defined Contribution Plan [Table] Defined Contribution Plan Name [Axis] Defined Contribution Plan Name [Axis] Defined Contribution Plan Name [Domain] Defined Contribution Plan Name [Domain] Savings Plan Savings Plan [Member] Company's Savings Plan under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. Savings Plan Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items] Employee contribution limit per calendar year (as a percent of compensation) Defined Contribution Plan, Maximum Annual Contributions Per Employee, Percent Employer contribution limit (as a percent of compensation) Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Employees' Gross Pay Company's contributions to the savings plan Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Discretionary Contribution Amount Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Summary of goodwill activity by business segment Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block] Share-Based Compensation Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] Switzerland and Korea Switzerland And Korea [Member] Represents Switzerland and Korea. Range of jurisdictional effective tax rates that are lower than the U.S. rates Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Domestic and Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Percent Percentage differential between the domestic federal statutory income tax rates and the foreign federal statutory income tax rates. Income tax expense (benefit) Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract] Federal: Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract] Current Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit) State: State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract] Current Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Foreign: Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract] Current Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Total Accumulated undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries Differences between actual income tax expense and expected income tax expense Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Amount [Abstract] Computed “expected” tax expense Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Amount State taxes, net of federal benefit Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Amount Non-U.S. tax expense less than federal statutory tax rate Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Amount Valuation reserve Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Non-Cumulative Valuation Allowance, Amount Amount of the difference between reported income tax expense (benefit) and expected income tax expense (benefit) computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to increase (decrease) in the non-cumulative valuation allowance for deferred tax assets. Non-cumulative valuation allowance relates to valuation reserves on non-cumulative net operating losses or other deferred tax assets arising during the respective period. Unrecognized tax benefit Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Contingency, Amount Net tax settlements Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Settlement, Amount Sale of minority interest investment Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Disposition of Asset, Amount Estimated exit tax charge Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Restructuring Exit Tax Charge, Amount Amount of the difference between reported income tax expense (benefit) and expected income tax expense (benefit) computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to an exit tax charge incurred resulting from reorganization due to the implementation of a restructuring plan. Prior year tax adjustments Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Prior Year Income Taxes, Amount Non-deductible permanent difference Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense or Tax Exempt Credits, Amount Amount of the difference between reported income tax expense (benefit) and expected income tax expense (benefit) computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to nondeductible expenses or tax exempt credits. Other Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Amount Allocation of total income tax expense (benefit) Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Intraperiod Tax Allocation [Abstract] Operations Stockholders’ equity Income Tax Effects Allocated Directly to Equity Total income tax expense Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Intraperiod Tax Allocation Tax effects of the components of other comprehensive income (loss) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax [Abstract] Derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax Marketable securities Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities, Tax Defined benefit plans Total income tax expense (benefit) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax Total earnings before income tax expense and noncontrolling interests Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Domestic operations Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic Foreign operations Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign Earnings before income tax expense Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest Tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract] Deferred tax assets: Components of Deferred Tax Assets [Abstract] Defined benefit plans Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Pensions Rent expense Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Deferred Rent Net operating losses Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards Deferred compensation Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Compensation Excess of book over tax depreciation/amortization Deferred Tax Assets, Property, Plant and Equipment Deferred income Deferred Tax Assets, Deferred Income Lease incentives Deferred Tax Assets, Lease Incentives Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from lease incentives. Bad debt reserve Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Uniform capitalization Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Uniform Capitalization Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from uniform capitalization. Other Deferred Tax Assets, Other Total deferred tax assets Deferred Tax Assets, Gross Deferred tax liabilities: Components of Deferred Tax Liabilities [Abstract] Goodwill amortization Deferred Tax Liabilities, Goodwill Excess of tax over book depreciation/amortization Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment Other Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other Valuation allowance Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance Net deferred tax assets Deferred Tax Assets, Net Net deferred tax liabilities Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net Increase in valuation allowance Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount Schedule of fair value hierarchy for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block] Schedule of Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Table] Schedule of Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Table] Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used by Type [Axis] Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used by Type [Axis] Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used, Asset Name [Domain] Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used, Asset Name [Domain] Retail locations Retail Site [Member] Impairment to long-lived assets Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items] Aggregate carrying value of all long-lived assets impaired Net book value of long-lived assets impaired This represents the aggregate carrying value of impaired long-lived assets prior to the impairment charge. Less impairment charges Aggregate remaining fair value of all long-lived assets impaired Remaining fair value of long-lived assets impaired This represents the aggregate remaining fair value of all long-lived assets impaired Number of retail locations tested for impairment Number Of Retail Locations Tested For Impairment The number of retail locations evaluated for impairment during the year in accordance with the Company's policy for testing long-lived assets for impairment Number of retail locations impaired Number Of Retail Locations Impaired The number of retail locations that were tested for impairment and impairment was recognized as the carrying amount of the assets exceeded their estimated fair value, which is based on their estimated discounted cash flows. Schedule of changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of related income taxes Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to net earnings Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block] Summary of fair value of derivative instruments in the consolidated balance sheets Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block] Summary of gains (losses) before taxes recognized on the derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges in OCI and net earnings Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block] Summary of net after-tax derivative activity recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Schedule of Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Summary of gains before taxes recognized on the derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments in other income Schedule of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block] Summary of borrowings and capital lease obligations Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block] Summary of maturities of debt Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Americas Retail Americas Retail [Member] The Americas Retail segment includes the entity's retail and e-commerce operations in North and Central America and its retail operations in South America. Asia Asia Segment [Member] The Asia segment includes the entity's retail, e-commerce and wholesale operations in Asia. Americas Wholesale Americas Wholesale [Member] The Americas Wholesale segment includes the entity's wholesale operations in the Americas. Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Acquisition of retail location from the Company's licensees Acquisition of Retail Location [Member] Represents the acquisition of retail locations from one of the Company's licensees which resulted in the recognition of goodwill. Goodwill Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill Goodwill [Roll Forward] Goodwill at the beginning of the period Goodwill Adjustments: Goodwill, Activity, Translation and Purchase Accounting Adjustments [Abstract] Adjustments to goodwill including activity relating to purchase accounting, disposals and translation. Acquisition Goodwill, Acquired During Period Translation adjustments Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss) Goodwill at the end of the period Accumulated impairment related to goodwill Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss Number of retail locations acquired Number of Stores Number of licensees that sold retail locations to the Company Number of Licensees Related to Store Acquisitions Number of licensees from which the Company purchased retail locations which resulted in the recognition of goodwill. Other intangible assets Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract] Gross intangible assets Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross Accumulated amortization of intangible assets with finite useful lives Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Amortization expense over the next five years Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] Fiscal 2018 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months Fiscal 2019 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two Fiscal 2020 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three Fiscal 2021 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four Fiscal 2022 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five Income Statement [Abstract] Product sales Sales Revenue, Goods, Net Net royalties Royalty Revenue Net revenue Gross profit Selling, general and administrative expenses Selling, General and Administrative Expense Earnings from operations Operating Income (Loss) Other income (expense): Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract] Interest expense Interest income Investment Income, Interest Other income, net Total other income Nonoperating Income (Expense) Net earnings Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net earnings attributable to Guess, Inc. Net earnings per common share attributable to common stockholders (Note 18): Weighted average common shares outstanding attributable to common stockholders (Note 18): Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Basic (in shares) Diluted (in shares) Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share) Accumulated foreign currency translation adjustment Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Foreign Currency Foreign Currency [Abstract] Accumulated foreign currency translation loss Net foreign currency transaction gains Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax Restructuring Charges Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Subsequent Events Subsequent Events [Text Block] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table] Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member] Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward] Beginning balance Gains (losses) arising during the period OCI, before Reclassifications, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Net other comprehensive income (loss) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Ending balance Schedule of income tax expense (benefit) Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block] Schedule of differences between actual income tax expense and expected income tax expense Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block] Schedule of allocation of total income tax expense (benefit) Schedule of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Intra-period Tax Allocation [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of income tax expense or benefit for the period that has been allocated among continuing operations, discontinued operations, extraordinary items, other comprehensive income, and items charged or credited directly to shareholders' equity. Schedule of tax effects of the components of other comprehensive income (loss) Schedule of Tax Effects of Components of Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of the components of tax effect of other comprehensive income. Schedule of total earnings before income tax expense and noncontrolling interests Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block] Schedule of tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block] Schedule of changes that occurred in the amount of gross unrecognized tax benefit excluding interest and penalties Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block] Borrowings and Capital Lease Obligations Debt and Capital Leases Disclosures [Text Block] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Americas Retail Americas Wholesale Licensing Licensing [Member] The licensing segment includes the worldwide licensing operations of the entity. Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Domain] Consolidation Items [Domain] Restructuring Charges Segment Reconciling Items [Member] Corporate Overhead Corporate, Non-Segment [Member] Segment information of net revenue, earnings (loss) from operations, capital expenditures and total assets Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Licensing Restructuring charges Earnings (loss) from operations Capital expenditures Total assets Assets Revenue Recognition [Abstract] Revenue Recognition [Abstract] Revenue Recognition [Table] Revenue Recognition [Table] Information pertinent to revenue recognition of the entity. Deferred Revenue Arrangement Type [Axis] Deferred Revenue Arrangement Type [Axis] Deferred Revenue [Domain] Deferred Revenue [Domain] Deferred royalties Royalty Arrangement [Member] Other long-term liabilities Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member] U.S. retail business Canadian retail business Revenue recognition Revenue Recognition [Line Items] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Net Royalty Revenue Royalty Revenue [Abstract] Deferred royalties, current Deferred royalties, noncurrent Deferred Revenue, Noncurrent Gift Cards Gift Card [Abstract] Gift Card [Abstract] Number of subsidiaries that issue gift cards Number of Subsidiaries That Issue Gift Cards Represents the number of the Company's subsidiaries that issue gift cards Gift card breakage rate (as a percent) Revenue Recognition Gift Cards Breakage Percentage Represents gift card breakage rate of the entity. Gift card breakage revenue Revenue Recognition, Gift Cards, Breakage Loyalty Programs Loyalty Programs [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Expiration period of unredeemed points (in months) Expiration Period of Unredeemed Points Represents the expiration period of unredeemed points without additional purchase activity related to customer loyalty program. Expiration period of unredeemed awards (in months) Expiration Period of Unredeemed Awards Represents the expiration period of unredeemed awards related to customer loyalty program. Aggregate dollar value of the loyalty program accruals included in accrued expenses Customer Loyalty Program Liability, Current Quarterly Information (Unaudited) Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block] Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Restructuring Type [Axis] Restructuring Type [Axis] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Severance Employee Severance [Member] Restructuring activity Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Restructuring reserve included in accrued expenses Restructuring reserve activity Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] Beginning balance Restructuring Reserve Charges to operations Cash payments Payments for Restructuring Foreign currency and other adjustments Restructuring Reserve, Translation and Other Adjustment Ending balance Schedule of useful lives of property and equipment and purchased intangibles Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment and Finite-lived Intangible Assets Useful Life [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of the useful life of long-lived, physical assets, that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and are not intended for resale, and intangible assets acquired in business acquisition. Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table] Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table] Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Domain] Related Party [Domain] Marciano Trusts Marciano Trusts [Member] Represents activity with the Marciano Trusts, for the benefit of executives, former executives of the entity and their family members. MPM Financial LLC MPM Financial LLC [Member] Represents activity with MPM Financial, LLC, an entity affiliated with the Marciano Trusts. Marciano Consulting Agreement Director [Member] Harmony Collection LLC Harmony Collection LLC [Member] Represents the information pertaining to Harmony Collection, LLC. Sale Leaseback Transaction, Description [Axis] Sale Leaseback Transaction, Description [Axis] Sale Leaseback Transaction, Name [Domain] Sale Leaseback Transaction, Name [Domain] Parking lot adjacent to corporate headquarters Parking lot at corporate headquarters [Member] Represents sales leaseback transaction involving a parking lot adjacent to the Company's headquarters Related Party Transaction [Axis] Related Party Transaction [Axis] Related Party Transaction [Domain] Related Party Transaction [Domain] Related party leases Related Party Leases [Member] Represents the entity's related party leases. Payments for aircraft charter Aircraft Charter Payment [Member] Represents payments made for aircraft charter. Consulting agreement Consulting Agreement [Member] Represents the consulting agreement entered into by the entity. Georges Marciano settlement Georges Marciano Settlement [Member] Represents the settlement with Georges Marciano. Armand Marciano settlement Armand Marciano Settlement [Member] Represents the settlement with Armand Marciano. Payments for apparel production Apparel Production Payment [Member] Represents payments made for apparel production. Settled litigation Settled Litigation [Member] Related Party Transactions Related Party Transaction [Line Items] Number of leases under lease agreement Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease, Number of Units Lease expiration date (by year) Lease expiration date by year Year which lease or group of leases is set to expire, in CCYY format. Area of leased property (in square feet) Area of Real Estate Property Sales price of sales-leaseback transaction Sale Leaseback Transaction, Sales Price Sales price to be paid to a seller-lessee for property in a sales-leaseback transaction. Gross cash proceeds received from sales-leaseback transaction Sale Leaseback Transaction, Gross Proceeds, Investing Activities Net gains recognized in other income for sales-leaseback transaction Sale Leaseback Transaction, Current Period Gain Recognized Expenses under related party arrangement Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party Payments under related party agreement Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction Service term (in years) Service Term Represents the number of years of service to the Company. Consulting agreement term (in years) Consulting Agreement Term Represents the number of years of the consulting agreement entered into by the entity at inception of the contract. Consulting agreement, number of years during the extension period Consulting Agreement Extended Term Represents the number of years during the extension period for the consulting agreement entered into by the entity beyond the original consulting agreement term. Annual consulting fee Related Party Transaction, Annual Consulting Fee Annual consulting fee resulting from transactions (excluding transactions that are eliminated in consolidated or combined financial statements) with related party. Expiration date of consulting agreement Related Party Transaction, Date Computation of basic and diluted net earnings per common share attributable to common stockholders Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Fiscal Year Fiscal Year [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Scenario [Axis] Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Forecast Scenario, Forecast [Member] Fiscal Year Business Segment Reporting Segment Reporting, Disclosure of Entity's Reportable Segments [Abstract] Number of reportable segments Number of Reportable Segments Advertising and Marketing Costs Marketing and Advertising Expense [Abstract] Advertising and marketing expenses Marketing and Advertising Expense Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract] Marketable securities maximum original maturity period to be considered cash equivalent (in months) Marketable Securities Maturity Period Maximum Represents the maximum original maturity period of marketable securities considered as cash equivalents. Long-Lived Assets Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract] Period of time new regular retail locations in penetrated markets would need to be opened to be considered for impairment Period Considered for Testing of Impairment on New Retail Locations Represents the amount of time a new regular retail location in penetrated markets would need to be opened to be considered in impairment testing in accordance with the Company's policies. Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Other comprehensive income (loss) (“OCI”): Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Foreign currency translation adjustment Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract] Losses arising during the period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax Derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax [Abstract] Gains arising during the period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax Less income tax effect Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax Reclassification to net earnings for (gains) losses realized Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, before Tax Less income tax effect Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Tax Marketable securities Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract] Losses arising during the period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, before Tax Less income tax effect Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Tax Reclassification to net earnings for (gains) losses realized Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale or Write down of Securities, before Tax Amount before tax of reclassification adjustment from accumulated other comprehensive income for unrealized gain (loss) realized upon the sale or write-down of available-for-sale securities. Less income tax effect Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale or Write down of Securities, Tax Amount of tax expense (benefit) of reclassification adjustment from accumulated other comprehensive income for unrealized gain (loss) realized upon the sale or write-down of available-for-sale securities. Defined benefit plans Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract] Net actuarial gains (losses) Plan amendment Less income tax effect Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, before Reclassification Adjustments, Tax Net actuarial loss amortization Prior service credit amortization Curtailment Less income tax effect Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax Total comprehensive income (loss) Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Less comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests: Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Net earnings Foreign currency translation adjustment Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Guess, Inc. Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent SCHEDULE II VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block] ASSETS Assets [Abstract] Current assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable, net Inventories Other current assets Other Assets, Current Total current assets Assets, Current Property and equipment, net Goodwill Other intangible assets, net Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Deferred tax assets Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net Other assets Other Assets, Noncurrent Total assets LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Current liabilities: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Current portion of borrowings and capital lease obligations Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Current Accrued expenses Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Deferred rent and lease incentives Deferred Rent Credit, Noncurrent Other long-term liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Total liabilities Liabilities Commitments and contingencies (Note 14) Commitments and Contingencies Stockholders’ equity: Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Preferred stock, $.01 par value. Authorized 10,000,000 shares; no shares issued and outstanding Preferred Stock, Value, Issued Common stock, $.01 par value. Authorized 150,000,000 shares; issued 140,509,974 and 140,028,937 shares, outstanding 84,069,492 and 83,833,937 shares, as of January 28, 2017 and January 30, 2016, respectively Common Stock, Value, Issued Paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital Retained earnings Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Accumulated other comprehensive loss Treasury stock, 56,440,482 and 56,195,000 shares as of January 28, 2017 and January 30, 2016, respectively Treasury Stock, Value Guess, Inc. stockholders’ equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Nonredeemable noncontrolling interests Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total stockholders’ equity Total liabilities and stockholders' equity Liabilities and Equity Segment Information Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Defined Benefit Plans Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block] Description of the Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Practices Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block] Summary of the unaudited quarterly financial information Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block] Sale of Minority Interest Equity Holding Equity Method Investment, Realized Gain (Loss) on Disposal [Abstract] Number of Shares Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward] Options outstanding at the beginning of the period (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number Granted (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross Exercised (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period Forfeited (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period Expired (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period Options outstanding at the end of the period (in shares) Exercisable at the end of the period (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number Options exercisable and expected to vest at the end of the period (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Number Weighted Average Exercise Price Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract] Options outstanding at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price Granted (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Exercised (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Forfeited (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Expired (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Options outstanding at the end of the period (in dollars per share) Exercisable at the end of the period (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price Options exercisable and expected to vest at the end of the period (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years) Share-based Compensation, Arrangement by Share-based Payment, Award Options, Weighted Average, Remaining Contractual Term [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Options outstanding at the end of the period (in years/months/days) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Exercisable at the end of the period (in years/months/days) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Options exercisable and expected to vest at the end of the period (in years/months/days) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Aggregate Intrinsic Value Share-based Compensation, Arrangement by Share-based Payment, Award, Options Intrinsic Value [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Options outstanding at the end of the period (in dollars) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value Exercisable at the end of the period (in dollars) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value Options exercisable and expected to vest at the end of the period (in dollars) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value Valuation Assumptions Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract] Risk-free interest rate Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate Expected stock price volatility Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate Expected dividend yield Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate Expected life (in years/months) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term Additional disclosures Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Additional General Disclosures [Abstract] Weighted average fair values of stock options granted during the period (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Total intrinsic value of options exercised (in dollars) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value Cash received from option exercises Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Cash Received from Exercise of Stock Options Unrecognized compensation cost, adjusted for estimated forfeitures, related to nonvested stock options Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Stock Options Common stock issued during the period (in shares) Average price per share (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Per Share Weighted Average Price of Issued Shares The weighted average of per share prices for shares issued under the employee stock purchase plan. 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