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Other Income (Expense), Net (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2014
Aug. 24, 2014
May 25, 2014
Feb. 23, 2014
Nov. 24, 2013
Aug. 25, 2013
May 26, 2013
Feb. 24, 2013
Nov. 30, 2014
Nov. 24, 2013
Nov. 25, 2012
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]                      
Foreign Exchange Management Gains (Losses)                 $ (11,104)lvis_ForeignExchangeManagementGainsLosses [1] $ (539)lvis_ForeignExchangeManagementGainsLosses [1] $ (9,444)lvis_ForeignExchangeManagementGainsLosses [1]
Foreign Currency Transaction Gains (Losses)                 (15,331)lvis_ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainsLosses [2] (21,697)lvis_ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainsLosses [2] 8,512lvis_ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainsLosses [2]
Interest Income (Expense), Nonoperating, Net                 1,930us-gaap_InterestIncomeExpenseNonoperatingNet 1,600us-gaap_InterestIncomeExpenseNonoperatingNet 1,514us-gaap_InterestIncomeExpenseNonoperatingNet
Investment Income, Interest                 562us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeInterestAndDividend 3,019us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeInterestAndDividend 525us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeInterestAndDividend
Other Other Income (Expense)                 1,886lvis_OtherOtherIncomeExpense 4,436lvis_OtherOtherIncomeExpense 3,695lvis_OtherOtherIncomeExpense
Other income (expense), net $ (14,513)us-gaap_OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense [3] $ (5,605)us-gaap_OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense $ (6,122)us-gaap_OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense $ 4,183us-gaap_OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense $ (7,756)us-gaap_OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense $ (10,661)us-gaap_OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense $ (830)us-gaap_OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense $ 6,066us-gaap_OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense $ (22,057)us-gaap_OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense $ (13,181)us-gaap_OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense $ 4,802us-gaap_OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense
[1] Gains and losses on forward foreign exchange contracts primarily result from currency fluctuations relative to negotiated contract rates. Losses in 2014 were primarily due to unfavorable currency fluctuations on embedded foreign currency derivatives in certain of the Company's operating leases in Russia. Losses in 2013 were primarily due to unfavorable currency fluctuations against the U.S. Dollar relative to negotiated contract rates. Losses in 2012 primarily resulted from unfavorable currency fluctuations relative to negotiated contract rates on positions to sell the Mexican Peso.
[2] Foreign currency transaction gains and losses reflect the impact of foreign currency fluctuation on the Company's foreign currency denominated balances. Losses in 2014 and 2013 were primarily due to the weakening of various currencies against the U.S. Dollar. Gains in 2012 were primarily due to a significant increase in Euro denominated intercompany receivables and the appreciation of the U.S. Dollar against the Japanese Yen
[3] Includes certain out-of-period adjustments, which decreased income before income taxes and net income by approximately $4.0 million and $6.0 million, respectively. For additional information see Note 1.