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DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND DISPOSALS - Other (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 04, 2015	Jul. 04, 2015	Apr. 04, 2015	Jul. 04, 2015
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND DISPOSALS
Net proceeds from settlement of note receivable				$ 75,128
Loss on settlement of Lucky Brand Note				9,873
Kate Spade Saturday operations and Jack Spade retail stores \| Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operations
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation
Pretax losses from closures		$ 1,800		$ 17,600
Lucky Brand, LLC
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND DISPOSALS
Term of note	3 years
Note receivable	$ 85,000
Proceeds from settlement of notes prior to maturity	81,000
Aggregate amount of principal and interest collected	$ 89,000
Loss on settlement of Lucky Brand Note			$ 9,900