Related Parties Related Parties (Details) (Levi Strauss Foundation [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Aug. 26, 2012	Aug. 28, 2011	Aug. 26, 2012	Aug. 28, 2011
Levi Strauss Foundation [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Donations	$ 0.5	$ 0.3	$ 2.4	$ 1.0