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) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic 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 Depreciation Amortization of intangible assets Amortization of Intangible Assets Change in fair value of contingent consideration Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability Amortization of deferred financing costs and bond discount Amortization of Financing Costs and Discounts Loss on repurchase of senior notes Gain (Loss) on Repurchase of Debt Instrument Stock compensation expense Share-based Compensation Deferred income taxes Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Changes in working capital, net of acquisitions and dispositions: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Receivables Increase (Decrease) in Receivables Inventories Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Prepaid expenses Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense Current liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Operating Liabilities Other non-current assets Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Assets Other non-current liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Liabilities Excess tax benefits related to stock-based compensation Excess Tax Benefit (Tax Deficiency) from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities 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] Acquisitions, net of cash acquired Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Purchases of property and equipment Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment 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] Repayment of revolving credit arrangements Repayments of Lines of Credit Proceeds from revolving credit arrangements Proceeds from Lines of Credit Repurchase of senior notes Repayments of Long-term Debt Deferred financing costs paid Payments of Financing Costs Payment of contingent consideration amounts earned Business Acquisition Contingent Consideration Cash Paid During the Period Represents the amount of cash paid for contingent consideration arrangement during the period. Proceeds from issuance of common stock, including excess tax benefits Proceeds and Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation Repurchase of restricted stock for employee tax withholding liabilities Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock for Employee Tax Withholding Obligations Dividends on common stock Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock Net cash used in financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations Net change in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Effect of foreign currency translation on cash and cash equivalents Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of year Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Cash paid for interest, net Interest Paid, Net Cash paid for income taxes Income Taxes Paid, Net Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Business Combinations [Abstract] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Tommy Bahama business in Canada Tommy Bahama Business in Canada [Member] Represents information pertaining to Tommy Bahama business in Canada. Business Acquisition [Line Items] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Number of retail stores acquired Business Acquisition Number of Retail Stores Acquired Represents the number of retail stores acquired. Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Effective tax rate (as a percent) Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] Inventories: Inventory Disclosure [Text Block] Business Combination: Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] Finished goods Inventory, Finished Goods, Gross Work in process Inventory, Work in Process, Gross Fabric, trim and supplies Inventory, Raw Materials and Supplies, Gross LIFO reserve Inventory, LIFO Reserve Total Inventory, Net Charge (credit) for LIFO accounting adjustments Inventory LIFO Accounting Charge (Credit) The charge or credit related to LIFO accounting adjustments, which is considered to include changes in LIFO reserve as well as the impact of changes in inventory reserves related to lower of cost or market adjustments that do not exceed the LIFO reserve. Segment Reporting [Abstract] Number of operating groups Number of Operating Segments Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Business Segments [Axis] Business Segments [Axis] Segment [Domain] Segment [Domain] Tommy Bahama Tommy Bahama [Member] Represents information pertaining to Tommy Bahama. Lilly Pulitzer Lilly Pulitzer [Member] Represents the operating group of the entity, Lilly Pulitzer. Lanier Clothes Lanier Clothes [Member] Represents information pertaining to Lanier Clothes. Ben Sherman Ben Sherman [Member] Represents information pertaining to Ben Sherman. Corporate and Other Corporate and Other [Member] Operating group information Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Net sales Revenue, Net Depreciation and amortization Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Operating income (loss) Operating Income (Loss) Interest expense, net Interest Expense Loss on repurchase of senior notes Net earnings before income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Schedule of information pertaining to the operating groups Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Income Taxes: Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table] Disclosure of information about components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Foreign currency translation gain (loss) Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member] Net unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member] Changes in the entity's accumulated other comprehensive loss by component, net of related income taxes Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Changes in the entity's accumulated other comprehensive loss by component, net of related income taxes Increase (Decrease) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Net of Tax [Roll Forward] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Beginning balance Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) before Reclassifications Net of Tax Amount after tax, before reclassification adjustments of other comprehensive income (loss). Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for gain/loss realized Reclassification from Accumulated other Comprehensive Income Current Period Net of Tax Amount after tax of reclassification adjustments of other comprehensive income (loss). Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxes Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Ending balance Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] Basis of Presentation: Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] Operating Group Information: Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Foreign currency translation (loss) gain Other Comprehensive Income Foreign Currency Transaction And Translation Gain Loss Arising During Period After Reclassification Net Of Tax Amount after tax, after reclassification adjustments, resulting from the process of expressing in the reporting currency of the reporting entity those amounts that are denominated or measured in a different currency, and from transactions whose terms are denominated in a currency other than the entity's functional currency. Net unrealized (loss) gain on cash flow hedges Other Comprehensive Income Unrealized Gain Loss On Derivatives Arising During Period After Reclassification Net Of Tax Net of tax amount, after reclassification adjustments, of the change in accumulated gain (loss) from derivative instruments designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges. Also includes an entity's share of an equity investee's increase (decrease) in deferred hedging gain (loss). Comprehensive income Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent ASSETS Assets [Abstract] Current Assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Receivables, net Receivables, Net, Current Inventories, net Prepaid expenses, net Prepaid Expense, Current Deferred tax assets Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current Total current assets Assets, Current Property and equipment, net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Intangible assets, net Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Goodwill Goodwill Other non-current assets, net Other Assets, Noncurrent Total Assets Assets LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Current Liabilities: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Accounts payable and other accrued expenses Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current Accrued compensation Employee-related Liabilities, Current Contingent consideration current liability Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, at Fair Value at Balance Sheet Date, Current Current portion of the fair value as of the balance sheet date of potential payments under the contingent consideration arrangement, including cash and shares as applicable. Short-term debt Debt, Current Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Long-term debt Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Non-current contingent consideration Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, at Fair Value at Balance Sheet Date, Noncurrent Noncurrent portion of the fair value as of the balance sheet date of potential payments under the contingent consideration arrangement, including cash and shares as applicable. Other non-current liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Non-current deferred income taxes Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent Commitments and contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Shareholders' Equity: Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Common stock, $1.00 par value per common share Common Stock, Value, Issued Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Retained earnings Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Accumulated other comprehensive loss Total shareholders’ equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity Liabilities and Equity Income Statement [Abstract] Net sales Cost of goods sold Cost of Goods Sold Gross profit Gross Profit SG&A Selling, General and Administrative Expense Royalties and other operating income Royalties and Other Operating Income The total amount of income earned during the period from leasing or otherwise lending to a third party, the entity's rights or title to a certain intellectual property and other operating income, the components of which are not separately disclosed on the income statement, from items that are associated with the entity's normal revenue producing operation. Operating income Interest expense, net Net earnings before income taxes Income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Net earnings Net earnings per share: Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Basic (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Weighted average common shares outstanding: Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Basic (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Diluted (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared Summary of components of inventories Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block] Document and Entity Information -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Document Type Document Type Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Current Reporting Status Schedule of changes in the entity's accumulated other comprehensive loss by component, net of related income taxes Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss: Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Disclosure [Text Block] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Disclosure [Text Block]