| Cover | Apr. 02, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Apr. 2, 2020 |
| Entity File Number | 1-16497 |
| Entity Registrant Name | MOVADO GROUP, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000072573 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 13-2595932 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | NY |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 650 FROM ROAD |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | SUITE 375 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | PARAMUS |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NJ |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 07652-3556 |
| City Area Code | (201) |
| Local Phone Number | 267-8000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock, par value $0.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | MOV |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
