ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended			0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended						3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Jan. 01, 2011	Oct. 11, 2011 License agreement with affiliate of Donna Karan International, Inc. ("DKI")	Dec. 29, 2012 License agreement with affiliate of Donna Karan International, Inc. ("DKI")	Jan. 01, 2011 Agreement with DKI	Dec. 31, 2011 Trademark rights for LIZ CLAIBORNE family brands and MONET brand	Nov. 02, 2011 Trademark rights for LIZ CLAIBORNE family brands and MONET brand	Dec. 31, 2011 DANA BUCHMAN and KENSIE, KENSIE GIRL and MAC & JAC trademarks	Oct. 11, 2011 DANA BUCHMAN and KENSIE, KENSIE GIRL and MAC & JAC trademarks	Oct. 01, 2011 Trademarks for former Curve brand and selected other smaller fragrance brands	Dec. 31, 2011 Trademarks for former Curve brand and selected other smaller fragrance brands	Aug. 11, 2011 Trademarks for former Curve brand and selected other smaller fragrance brands
Licensing-Related Transactions
Aggregate consideration of sale of intangible assets under disposal or sale transactions							$ 267.5	$ 267.5	$ 39.8	$ 39.8			$ 58.4
Pretax gain on sale of intangible assets under disposal or sale transactions						(9.9)					15.6	15.6
Early termination fee paid				8.5
Termination fees paid in connection with previously terminated license agreement				3.7
Period by which termination agreement is terminated ahead of scheduled maturity					1 year
Other (Expense) Income, Net
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses)	$ 1.2	$ (1.4)	$ 25.4