Deckers Outdoor (DECK) 10-Q 9 Feb 15 2015 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Jan. 30, 2015
Document and Entity Information
Entity Registrant Name	DECKERS OUTDOOR CORP
Entity Central Index Key	910521
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-14
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-28
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		34,568,408
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$369,442	$245,088
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowances ($23,443 at December 31, 2014 and $15,569 at March 31, 2014)	189,548	106,199
Inventories	293,905	211,519
Prepaid expenses	14,934	12,067
Other current assets	54,366	27,118
Deferred tax assets	20,967	21,871
Total current assets	943,162	623,862
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation ($123,299 at December 31, 2014 and $103,090 at March 31, 2014)	216,055	184,570
Goodwill	127,934	127,934
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization ($35,561 at December 31, 2014 and $26,026 at March 31, 2014)	92,033	91,411
Deferred tax assets	16,556	17,062
Other assets	21,101	19,365
Total assets	1,416,841	1,064,204
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings	5,367	6,702
Trade accounts payable	171,167	76,139
Accrued payroll	27,197	22,927
Other accrued expenses	32,438	11,624
Income taxes payable	46,419	2,908
Value added tax (VAT) payable	12,643	1,915
Total current liabilities	295,231	122,215
Mortgage payable	33,282	0
Other long-term liabilities	55,100	53,140
Commitments and contingencies (note 5)
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 125,000 shares authorized; shares issued and outstanding of 34,567 at December 31, 2014 and 34,624 at March 31, 2014	346	346
Additional paid-in capital	154,429	146,731
Retained earnings	890,884	743,815
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-12,431	-2,043
Total stockholders’ equity	1,033,228	888,849
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$1,416,841	$1,064,204

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Trade accounts receivable, allowances (in dollars)	$23,443	$15,569
Property and equipment, accumulated deprecation	123,299	103,090
Other intangible assets, accumulated amortization	$35,561	$26,026
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, authorized shares	125,000	125,000
Common stock, issued shares	34,567	34,624
Common stock, outstanding shares	34,567	34,624

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$784,678	$736,048	$1,476,420	$1,292,858
Cost of sales	369,539	359,848	750,636	679,934
Gross profit	415,139	376,200	725,784	612,924
Selling, general and administrative expenses	200,558	174,701	502,102	407,679
Income from operations	214,581	201,499	223,682	205,245
Other expense (income), net:
Interest income	-38	-18	-122	-34
Interest expense	1,308	1,293	3,746	2,740
Other, net	-5	-173	-130	-508
Total other expense (income), net	1,265	1,102	3,494	2,198
Income before income taxes	213,316	200,397	220,188	203,047
Income tax expense	56,610	59,500	59,814	58,365
Net income	156,706	140,897	160,374	144,682
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Unrealized (loss) gain on foreign currency hedging	-682	-34	759	-2,016
Foreign currency translation adjustment	-6,647	-1,892	-11,147	-83
Total other comprehensive loss	-7,329	-1,926	-10,388	-2,099
Comprehensive income	$149,377	$138,971	$149,986	$142,583
Net income per share:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$4.54	$4.08	$4.64	$4.19
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$4.50	$4.04	$4.59	$4.15
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	34,537	34,541	34,598	34,496
Diluted (in shares)	34,853	34,893	34,912	34,855

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$160,374,000	$144,682,000
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation, amortization and accretion	37,808,000	32,469,000
Change in fair value of contingent consideration	-1,559,000	836,000
Provision for doubtful accounts, net	987,000	439,000
Provision for deferred income taxes	1,342,000	-3,925,000
Stock compensation	9,450,000	10,732,000
Other	2,835,000	1,250,000
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Trade accounts receivable	-83,207,000	-74,133,000
Inventories	-81,742,000	-2,496,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	-29,843,000	-51,141,000
Income tax receivable	2,303,000	4,799,000
Other assets	-1,374,000	-4,334,000
Trade accounts payable	94,365,000	93,546,000
Contingent consideration	-364,000	0
Accrued expenses	33,508,000	42,725,000
Income taxes payable	44,444,000	46,121,000
Long-term liabilities	3,400,000	4,788,000
Net cash provided by operating activities	192,727,000	246,358,000
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	-66,663,000	-67,725,000
Purchases of intangibles and other assets, net	-9,489,000	-5,368,000
Net cash used in investing activities	-76,152,000	-73,093,000
Cash flows from financing activities:
Cash paid for shares withheld for taxes	-3,956,000	-4,932,000
Excess tax benefits from stock compensation	1,614,000	1,801,000
Cash paid for repurchases of common stock	13,306,000
Contingent consideration paid	-115,000	0
Proceeds from issuance of short-term borrowing	199,784,000	310,728,000
Cash paid for repayment of short-term borrowings	-201,706,000	-311,000,000
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised	0	52,000
Proceeds from mortgage loan	33,931,000	0
Mortgage loan origination costs	-338,000	0
Repayment of mortgage principal	-157,000	0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	15,751,000	-3,351,000
Effect of exchange rates on cash	-7,972,000	2,620,000
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	124,354,000	172,534,000
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	245,088,000	64,591,000
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	369,442,000
Cash paid during the period for:
Income taxes	4,363,000	11,237,000
Interest	2,660,000	2,518,000
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Accruals for purchases of property and equipment	2,593,000	2,283,000
Accruals for asset retirement obligations	297,000	1,936,000
Accruals for shares withheld for taxes	1,713,000	3,702,000
Write-off for shares exercised with a tax deficit	$0	$1,752

General

General	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
General	General
	(a)        Basis of Presentation
	The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as the annual audited consolidated financial statements and, in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation for each of the periods presented.  The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be achieved for full fiscal years or other interim periods.  Deckers Outdoor Corporation (also referred to as Deckers or the Company) is a global leader in designing, marketing and distributing innovative footwear, apparel, and accessories developed for both everyday casual lifestyle use and high performance activities.  The Company’s business is seasonal, with the highest percentage of UGG® brand net sales occurring in the quarters ending September 30 and December 31 and the highest percentage of Teva® and Sanuk® brand net sales occurring in the quarters ending March 31 and June 30 of each year.  The other brands do not have a significant seasonal impact on the Company.
	In February 2014, our Board of Directors approved a change in the Company's fiscal year (FY) end from December 31 to March 31. The change is intended to better align our planning, financial and reporting functions with the seasonality of our business.
	In July 2014, the Company acquired its UGG brand distributor that sold to retailers in Germany and now operates a wholesale business in Germany through the newly acquired subsidiary. The acquisition included certain intangible and tangible assets and the assumption of liabilities. The purchase price of the acquisition was not material to the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.
	We sell our brands through quality domestic retailers and international distributors and retailers, as well as directly to end-user consumers through our E-Commerce business and our retail stores.  Independent third parties manufacture all of our products.
	As contemplated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X, the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements and related footnotes have been condensed and do not contain certain information that will be included in the Company’s annual consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto.  For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and related footnotes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, filed with the SEC on March 3, 2014 (Annual Report).
	(b)        Use of Estimates
	The preparation of the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in these condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes.  Management bases these estimates and assumptions upon historical experience, existing and known circumstances, authoritative accounting pronouncements and other factors that management believes to be reasonable.  Significant areas requiring the use of management estimates relate to inventory write-downs, accounts receivable reserves, returns liabilities, stock compensation, performance based compensation, impairment assessments, depreciation and amortization, income tax liabilities and uncertain tax positions, fair value of financial instruments, and fair values of acquired intangibles, assets and liabilities, including estimated contingent consideration payments.  Actual results could differ materially from these estimates.
	(c) Recent Accounting Pronouncement
	On May 28, 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. The ASU will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in US GAAP when it becomes effective. The new standard is effective for the Company on April 1, 2017. Early application is not permitted. The standard permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. The Company is evaluating the effect that ASU 2014-09 will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. The Company has not yet selected a transition method nor has it determined the effect of the standard on its ongoing financial reporting.

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
	The Company’s goodwill and other intangible assets are summarized as follows:
		Goodwill, Net		Other
				Intangible
				Assets, Net
	Balance at March 31, 2014	$	127,934	$	91,411
	Purchase of intangible assets	—		12,472
	Amortization expense	—		(9,300		)
	Changes in foreign currency exchange rates	—		(2,550		)
	Balance at December 31, 2014	$	127,934	$	92,033
	The Company’s goodwill by segment is as follows:
		December 31,		March 31,
		2014		2014
	UGG brand	$	6,101	$	6,101
	Sanuk brand	113,944		113,944
	Other brands	7,889		7,889
	Total	$	127,934	$	127,934

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	Fair Value Measurements
	The fair values of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, other current assets, short-term borrowings, trade accounts payable, accrued payroll, other accrued expenses, income taxes payable and VAT payable approximate the carrying values due to the relatively short maturities of these instruments.  The fair values of the Company’s long-term liabilities, other than contingent consideration, recalculated using current interest rates, would not significantly differ from the recorded amounts.  The fair value of the contingent consideration related to acquisitions and of the Company's derivatives are measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis.  Changes in fair value resulting from either accretion or changes in discount rates or in the expectations of achieving the performance targets are recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses (SG&A). The Company records the fair value of assets or liabilities associated with derivative instruments and hedging activities in other current assets or other accrued expenses, respectively, in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
	In 2010, the Company established a nonqualified deferred compensation program that permits a select group of management employees to defer earnings to a future date on a nonqualified basis.  For each plan year, on behalf of the Company, the Company’s Board of Directors (the Board) may, but is not required to, contribute any amount it desires to any participant under this program.  The Company’s contribution will be determined by the Board annually, most likely in the quarter ending March 31.  The value of the deferred compensation is recognized based on the fair value of the participants’ accounts.  The Company has established a rabbi trust for the purpose of supporting the benefits payable under this program.  The assets of the trust are reported in other assets on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets.  All amounts deferred are presented in long-term liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
	The inputs used in measuring fair value are prioritized into the following hierarchy:
	•	Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
	•	Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are either directly or indirectly observable.
	•	Level 3: Unobservable inputs in which little or no market activity exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.
	The table below summarizes the Company’s financial assets and liabilities that are measured on a recurring basis at fair value:
		Fair value at December 31,			Fair Value Measurement Using
		2014			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3
	Assets (liabilities) at fair value
	Nonqualified deferred compensation asset	$	5,321		$	5,321		$	—		$	—
	Nonqualified deferred compensation liability	$	(5,321	)	$	(5,321	)	$	—		$	—
	Contingent consideration for acquisition of business	$	(27,700	)	$	—		$	—		$	(27,700	)
		Fair value at March 31,			Fair Value Measurement Using
		2014			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3
	Assets (liabilities) at fair value
	Nonqualified deferred compensation asset	$	4,534		$	4,534		$	—		$	—
	Nonqualified deferred compensation liability	$	(4,534	)	$	(4,534	)	$	—		$	—
	Designated derivatives liability	$	(832	)	$	—		$	(832	)	$	—
	Contingent consideration for acquisition of business	$	(30,000	)	$	—		$	—		$	(30,000	)
	The Level 2 inputs consist of forward spot rates at the end of the reporting period (see note 7).
	The fair value of the contingent consideration is based on subjective assumptions.  It is reasonably possible the estimated fair value of the contingent consideration could change in the near-term and the effect of the change could be material.
	Sanuk®
	The estimated fair value of the contingent consideration attributable to our Sanuk® (Sanuk) brand acquisition is based on the Sanuk brand's estimated future gross profit in calendar year 2015, using a probability weighted average sales forecast to determine a best estimate of gross profit.  The estimated sales forecast includes a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.9% from calendar year 2013 through calendar year 2015.  The gross profit forecast for calendar year 2015 is approximately $71,000, which is then used to apply the contingent consideration percentage in accordance with the applicable agreement.  The total estimated contingent consideration is then discounted to the present value with a discount rate of 7.0%.  The Company’s use of different estimates and assumptions could produce different estimates of the value of the contingent consideration.  For example, a 5.0% change in the estimated CAGR would change the total liability balance at December 31, 2014 by approximately $2,000.
	Hoka One One®
	In connection with the Company’s acquisition of the Hoka One One® (Hoka) brand, the purchase price includes contingent consideration with maximum payments of $2,000, which is based on the Hoka brand’s net sales for calendar years 2013 through 2017. The Company estimates future net sales using a probability weighted average sales forecast to determine a best estimate.  The Company’s use of different estimates and assumptions is not expected to have a material impact to the value of the contingent consideration.
	Refer to note 5 for further information on the contingent consideration arrangements.
	The following table presents a reconciliation of the Level 3 measurement:
	Balance at March 31, 2014	$	30,000
	Payments	(500		)
	Change in fair value	(1,800		)
	Balance at December 31, 2014	$	27,700

Notes_Payable_and_Long_Term_De

Notes Payable and Long Term Debt	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Notes Payable and Long Term Debt	Notes Payable and Long Term Debt
	In August 2011, the Company entered into a Credit Agreement (Credit Agreement) with JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association (JPMorgan) as the administrative agent, Comerica Bank (Comerica) and HSBC Bank USA, National Association (HSBC) as syndication agents, and the lenders party thereto. In August 2012, the Company amended and restated in its entirety the Credit Agreement (Amended and Restated Credit Agreement). In November 2014, the Company amended and restated in its entirety the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement). The Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement is a five-year, $400,000 secured revolving credit facility that contains a $75,000 sublimit for the issuance of letters of credit and a $5,000 sublimit for swingline loans and matures on November 13, 2019. Subject to customary conditions and the approval of any lender whose commitment would be increased, the Company has the option to increase the maximum principal amount available under the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement by up to an additional $200,000, resulting in a maximum available principal amount of $600,000. None of the lenders under the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement has committed at this time or is obligated to provide any such increase in the commitments. In addition to allowing borrowings in US dollars, the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement provides a $150,000 sublimit for borrowings in Euros, British pounds and any other currency that is subsequently approved by JPMorgan, each lender and the issuing bank. At the Company’s option, revolving loans issued under the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement will initially bear interest at either the adjusted London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) for 30 days (0.17% at December 31, 2014) plus 1.25% per annum, in the case of LIBOR borrowings, or at the alternate base rate plus 0.25% per annum, and thereafter the interest rate will fluctuate between adjusted LIBOR plus 1.25% per annum and adjusted LIBOR plus 2.00% per annum (or between the alternate base rate plus 0.25% per annum and the alternate base rate plus 1.00% per annum), based upon the Company’s total adjusted leverage ratio at such time. In addition, the Company will initially be required to pay fees of 0.175% per annum on the daily amount of the revolving credit facility, and thereafter the fee rate will fluctuate between 0.175% and 0.30% per annum, based upon the Company’s total adjusted leverage ratio.
	The Company’s obligations under the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement are guaranteed by the Company’s existing and future wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries (other than certain immaterial subsidiaries, foreign subsidiaries, foreign subsidiary holding companies and specified excluded subsidiaries) (the Guarantors), and is secured by a first-priority security interest in substantially all of the assets of the Company and the Guarantors, including all or a portion of the equity interests of certain of the Company’s domestic and first-tier foreign subsidiaries.
	The Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement contains financial covenants which include: the total adjusted leverage ratio must not be greater than 3.25 to 1.00; the sum of the consolidated annual earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) and annual rental expense, divided by the sum of the annual interest expense and the annual rental expense must be greater than 2.25 to 1.00; and other customary limitations. The Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement contains certain other covenants which include: the maximum amount paid for capital expenditures may not exceed $110,000 per year if the total adjusted leverage ratio is equal to or exceeds 2.75 to 1.00; the maximum additional unsecured debt may not exceed $200,000; the Company may not have aggregate ERISA events that are considered materially adverse; the Company may not have a change of control (as defined in the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement); and no restrictions on dividends, share repurchases or acquisitions if the total adjusted leverage ratio does not exceed 2.75 to 1.00.
	At December 31, 2014, the Company had no outstanding borrowings under the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement and outstanding letters of credit of approximately $100.  As a result, the unused balance and the amount available to borrow after applying the total adjusted leverage ratio under the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement was approximately $399,900 at December 31, 2014.  In August 2012, the Company incurred approximately $1,700 of deferred financing costs which were included in prepaid expenses and amortized over the term of the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement using the straight-line method. In November 2014, the Company incurred approximately $800 of additional deferred financing costs which were combined with the remaining unamortized balance from the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement included in prepaid expenses. The combined amount is being amortized over the term of the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement using the straight-line method.
	In October 2014, the China Credit Facility was amended (Amended China Credit Facility) to include, among other things, an extension of the aggregate period of borrowing from 12 months to 18 months. At December 31, 2014, the Company had approximately $4,900 of outstanding borrowings under the Amended China Credit Facility. Interest is based on the People’s Bank of China rate, which was 5.6% at December 31, 2014.
	In July 2014, the Company obtained a mortgage secured by its corporate headquarters property for approximately $33,900.  At December 31, 2014 the outstanding balance under the mortgage was approximately $33,800, which includes approximately $500 in short-term borrowings and approximately $33,300 in mortgage payable in the condensed consolidated balance sheet. The mortgage has a fixed interest rate of 4.928%.  Payments include interest and principal in an amount that will amortize the principal balance over a 30 year period.  Minimum principal payments over the next 5 years are approximately $2,700. The loan will mature and have a balloon payment due in 15 years of approximately $23,400.  In December 2014, the mortgage financial covenants were amended to be consistent with the financial covenants of the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement as discussed above.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies
	The Company is currently involved in various legal claims arising in the ordinary course of business.  Management does not believe that the disposition of these matters, whether individually or in the aggregate, will have a material effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.
	Contingent Consideration.  In July 2011, the Company acquired the Sanuk brand, and the total purchase price included contingent consideration payments.  As of December 31, 2014, the remaining contingent consideration payment, which has no maximum, is 40.0% of the Sanuk brand gross profit in calendar year 2015 and is to be paid within 60 days following the end of the performance period.
	As of December 31, 2014 and March 31, 2014, contingent consideration for the acquisition of the Sanuk brand of approximately $26,200 and $28,000, respectively, is included within long-term liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.  Refer to note 3 for further information on the contingent consideration amounts.
	In September 2012, the Company acquired Hoka, and the total purchase price included contingent consideration payments with a maximum of $2,000.  As of December 31, 2014 and March 31, 2014, contingent consideration for the acquisition of the Hoka brand of approximately $1,500 and $1,800, respectively, is included within other accrued expenses and long-term liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.  Refer to note 3 for further information on the contingent consideration amounts.
	Future Capital Commitments. As of December 31, 2014, the Company had approximately $7,000 of material commitments for future capital expenditures primarily related to equipment costs of its new distribution center and tenant improvements for retail store space in Japan and China.
	Income Taxes.  The Company files income tax returns in the US federal jurisdiction and various state, local, and foreign jurisdictions.  When tax returns are filed, some positions taken are subject to uncertainty about the merits of the position taken or the amount that would be ultimately sustained. The benefit of a tax position is recognized in the financial statements in the period during which the Company believes it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination. Tax positions that meet the more likely than not recognition threshold are measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that is more than 50% likely of being realized upon settlement. The portion of the benefits that exceeds the amount measured as described above is reflected as a liability for unrecognized tax benefits in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets along with any associated interest and penalties that would be payable to the taxing authorities upon examination.  With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to US federal, state, local, or non-US income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2008.
	Although the Company believes its tax estimates are reasonable and prepares its tax filings in accordance with all applicable tax laws, the final determination with respect to any tax audits, and any related litigation, could be materially different from the Company’s estimates or from its historical income tax provisions and accruals.  The results of an audit or litigation could have a material effect on operating results or cash flows in the periods for which that determination is made.  In addition, future period earnings may be adversely impacted by litigation costs, settlements, penalties, or interest assessments.
	The Company has ongoing income tax examinations in various state and foreign tax jurisdictions.  During the three and nine months ended December 31, 2014, the Company recorded an accrual for uncertain tax positions of approximately $200 and $2,200. In addition, accruals for interest and potential penalties of approximately $1,100 were recorded during the nine months ended December 31, 2014. The accrual relates to tax positions taken in prior years that are subject to examination.  The Company records accruals relating to interest and potential penalties related to income tax matters within interest expense. It is reasonably possible that approximately $300 of uncertain tax positions will be settled within the next 12 months.
	Indemnification.   The Company has agreed to indemnify certain of its licensees, distributors, and promotional partners in connection with claims related to the use of the Company’s intellectual property.  The terms of such agreements range up to five years initially and generally do not provide for a limitation on the maximum potential future payments.  From time to time, the Company also agrees to indemnify its licensees, distributors and promotional partners in connection with claims that the Company’s products infringe the intellectual property rights of third parties.  These agreements may or may not be made pursuant to a written contract. In addition, from time to time, the Company also agrees to standard indemnfication provisions in commercial agreements in the ordinary course of business.
	Management believes the likelihood of any payments under any of these arrangements is remote and would be immaterial.  This determination was made based on a prior history of insignificant claims and related payments.  There are no currently pending claims relating to indemnification matters involving the Company’s intellectual property.

Stockholders_Equity

Stockholders' Equity	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity	Stockholders’ Equity
	In May 2006, the Company adopted the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan (2006 Plan), which was amended by Amendment No. 1 dated May 9, 2007.  The primary purpose of the 2006 Plan is to encourage ownership in the Company by key personnel, whose long-term service is considered essential to the Company’s continued success.  The 2006 Plan reserves 6,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock for issuance to employees, directors, or consultants.  The maximum aggregate number of shares that may be issued under the 2006 Plan through the exercise of incentive stock options (Options) is 4,500,000.  Pursuant to the Deferred Stock Unit Compensation Plan, a sub plan under the 2006 Plan, a participant may elect to defer settlement of their outstanding unvested awards until such time as elected by the participant.
	The Company has elected to grant nonvested stock units (NSUs) annually to key personnel.  The NSUs granted entitle the employee recipients to receive shares of common stock in the Company upon vesting of the NSUs.  The vesting of most NSUs is subject to achievement of certain performance targets.  During the three months ended December 31, 2014, the Company granted approximately 10,000 time-based equity award units at a weighted-average grant date fair value of $89.43 per share under the 2006 Plan. During the nine months ended December 31, 2014, the Company granted approximately 143,000 NSUs at a weighted-average grant date fair value of $83.99 per share, as well as approximately 33,000 time-based equity award units at a weighted-average grant date fair value of $82.64 per share under the 2006 Plan. The NSUs will vest in equal one-third installments at the end of each of the three years after the performance goal has been achieved, and the time-based equity award units have no Company performance targets and will vest in equal annual installments over a three year period. The vesting schedule for these awards was established to encourage officers and key employees to remain with the Company for the long-term. As of December 31, 2014, future unrecognized compensation cost for these NSUs and time-based equity award units, excluding estimated forfeitures, was approximately $9,200. As of December 31, 2014, the Company believed that the achievement of at least the threshold performance objective of the NSU awards was probable, and therefore recognized compensation expense accordingly for these awards.
	On a quarterly basis, the Company grants fully-vested shares of its common stock to each of its outside directors.  The fair value of such shares is expensed on the date of issuance.
	In September 2014, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a long-term incentive award (2015 LTIP Awards) under its 2006 Equity Incentive Plan. The shares under these awards will be available for issuance to current and future members of the Company's leadership team, including the Company's named executive officers. Each recipient will receive a specified maximum number of restricted stock units (RSUs), each of which will represent the right to receive one share of the Company's common stock. These awards vest subject to certain long-term performance objectives and certain long-term service conditions. The awards will vest on March 31, 2017 only if the Company meets certain revenue targets ranging between approximately $2,155,000 and approximately $2,447,000 and certain EBITDA targets ranging between approximately $336,000 and approximately $394,000 for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017. No vesting of any 2015 LTIP Awards will occur if either of the threshold performance criteria is not met for the year ending March 31, 2017. To the extent financial performance is achieved above the threshold levels, the number of RSUs that will vest will increase up to the maximum number of units granted under the award. Under this new program, the Company granted awards that contain a maximum amount of approximately 160,000 RSUs during the nine months ended December 31, 2014. The average grant date fair value of these RSUs was $98.29 per share. As of December 31, 2014, future unrecognized compensation cost for the 2015 LTIP Awards, excluding estimated forfeitures, was approximately $6,800. As of December 31, 2014, based on the Company's current long-range forecast, the Company believed that the achievement of at least the threshold performance objectives of these awards was probable, and therefore the Company recognized compensation expense accordingly.
	In June 2012, the Company approved a stock repurchase program to repurchase up to $200,000 of the Company’s common stock in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, subject to market conditions, applicable legal requirements, and other factors.  The program does not obligate the Company to acquire any particular amount of common stock and the program may be suspended at any time at the Company’s discretion.  Under this program, during the three and nine months ended December 31, 2014 the Company repurchased approximately 157,000 shares, for approximately $13,300, or an average price of $84.69. Through December 31, 2014, the Company had repurchased approximately 2,922,000 shares under this program, for approximately $134,000, or an average price of $45.87 per share, leaving the remaining approved amount at approximately 66,000. Between January 1, 2015 and February 6, 2015, the Company repurchased approximately 468,000 shares under the stock repurchase program approved in June 2012 for approximately $34,000, or an average price of $72.55 per share, leaving the remaining approved amount at approximately $32,000.
	Subsequent to December 31, 2014, the Company approved a new stock repurchase program to repurchase up to $200,000 of the Company’s common stock in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, subject to market conditions, applicable legal requirements, and other factors. The program does not obligate the Company to acquire any particular amount of common stock and the program may be suspended at any time at the Company’s discretion.
	Subsequent to December 31, 2014, the Company granted approximately 13,000 time-based equity award units at a weighted-average grant date fair value of $68.96 per share. Future unrecognized compensation cost for these awards, excluding estimated forfeitures, is approximately $900.
	The following is a reconciliation of the Company’s retained earnings:
		Retained Earnings
	Balance at March 31, 2014	$	743,815
	Net income	160,374
	Repurchase of common stock	(13,305		)
	Balance at December 31, 2014	$	890,884

Foreign_Currency_Exchange_Cont

Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts and Hedging	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts and Hedging	Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts and Hedging
	As of December 31, 2014, the Company had no foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash-flow hedges and had no non-designated derivative contracts. At March 31, 2014, the Company had foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash-flow hedges with notional amounts totaling approximately $64,000, held by four counterparties.
	The following table summarizes the effect of foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedging relationships on the condensed consolidated financial statements:
	For the Nine Months Ended	Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI/L on Derivative (Effective Portion)				Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI/L into Income (Effective Portion)	Reclassified from AOCI/L into Income (Effective Portion)		Location of Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing	Gain (Loss) from Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing
	December 31,
	2014	$	2,053			Net sales	$	1,226	SG&A	$	(79	)
	2013	$	(3,253	)		Net sales	$	17	SG&A	$	22
	The following table summarizes the effect of foreign exchange contracts not designated as hedging instruments on the condensed consolidated financial statements:
	For the Nine Months Ended	Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income (Loss) on Derivatives		Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income (Loss) on Derivatives
	December 31,
	2014	SG&A		$	5,909
	2013	SG&A		$	727
	Subsequent to December 31, 2014, the Company entered into non-designated derivative contracts with notional amounts totaling approximately $54,000, held by five counterparties.

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Equity [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
	Accumulated balances of the components within accumulated other comprehensive loss were as follows:
		December 31,			March 31,
		2014			2014
	Unrealized loss on foreign currency hedging, net of tax	$	—		$	(759	)
	Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax	(12,431		)	(1,284		)
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(12,431	)	$	(2,043	)

Net_Income_per_Share

Net Income per Share	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net Income per Share	Net Income per Share
	Basic net income per share represents net income divided by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period.  Diluted net income per share represents net income divided by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding, including the dilutive impact of potential issuances of common stock.  The reconciliations of basic to diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding were as follows:
		Three Months Ended		Nine Months Ended
		December 31,		December 31,
		2014	2013	2014	2013
	Weighted-average shares used in basic computation	34,537,000	34,541,000	34,598,000	34,496,000
	Dilutive effect of stock-based awards*	316,000	352,000	314,000	359,000
	Weighted-average shares used for diluted computation	34,853,000	34,893,000	34,912,000	34,855,000
	*Excluded NSUs	140,000	—	140,000	—
	*Excluded RSUs	642,000	795,000	642,000	795,000
	*Excluded stock appreciation rights (SARs)	525,000	525,000	525,000	525,000
	* The share-based awards that were excluded from the dilutive effect were excluded because necessary conditions had not been satisfied for the shares to be issuable based on the Company’s performance through the three and nine months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The excluded awards include the maximum amounts achievable for these awards.

Business_Segments_Concentratio

Business Segments, Concentration of Business, and Credit Risk and Significant Customers	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Business Segments, Concentration of Business, and Credit Risk and Significant Customers	Business Segments, Concentration of Business, and Credit Risk and Significant Customers
	The Company’s accounting policies of the segments below are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies in the Annual Report, except that the Company does not allocate corporate overhead costs or non-operating income and expenses to segments.  The Company evaluates segment performance primarily based on net sales and income (loss) from operations.  The Company’s reportable segments include the strategic business units for the worldwide wholesale operations of the UGG brand, Teva brand, Sanuk brand, and other brands, its E-Commerce business and its retail store business.  The wholesale operations of each brand are managed separately because each requires different marketing, research and development, design, sourcing, and sales strategies.  The E-Commerce and retail store segments are managed separately because they are Direct-to-Consumer sales, while the brand segments are wholesale sales.  The income (loss) from operations for each of the segments includes only those costs that are specifically related to each segment, which consist primarily of cost of sales, costs for research and development, design, selling and marketing, depreciation, amortization, and the costs of employees and their respective expenses that are directly related to each segment.  The unallocated corporate overhead costs include: costs of the distribution centers, certain executive and stock compensation, accounting and finance, legal, information technology, human resources, and facilities costs, among others. During the nine months ended December 31, 2014, the Company converted seven of its retail stores in China to partner retail stores, whereby, upon conversion, the stores became wholly-owned and operated by local, third party companies within China.  These conversions included the assignment of the lease and the sale of both the Company's on-hand inventory and store leasehold improvements to the operator.  As of the date of conversion, partner retail stores sales are included in the UGG brand wholesale segment and not included in the retail stores segment. During the three months ended September 30, 2014, certain operating expenses were classified as unallocated expenses and are now classified as segment expenses, as well as certain segment expenses that were classified in one segment are now classified in a different segment. This change in segment reporting only changed the presentation within the below table and did not impact the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements for any period. The segment information for the nine months ended December 31, 2014 has been adjusted retrospectively to conform to the current period presentation.
	The Company’s other brands include Ahnu®, Hoka One One® (Hoka), MOZO® and TSUBO®.  The wholesale operations of the Company’s other brands are included as one reportable segment, other wholesale, presented in the figures below.  Business segment information is summarized as follows:
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		December 31,						December 31,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Net sales to external customers:
	UGG wholesale	$	401,702		$	399,628		$	815,694		$	735,671
	Teva wholesale	12,373			14,189			65,641			58,830
	Sanuk wholesale	17,763			19,974			66,047			64,409
	Other wholesale	13,211			6,936			47,153			27,907
	E-Commerce	146,871			117,300			183,902			142,920
	Retail stores	192,758			178,021			297,983			263,121
		$	784,678		$	736,048		$	1,476,420		$	1,292,858
	Income (loss) from operations:
	UGG wholesale	$	135,893		$	128,909		$	261,614		$	210,655
	Teva wholesale	(660		)	(1,258		)	3,812			(475		)
	Sanuk wholesale	(282		)	1,085			9,307			11,231
	Other wholesale	(4,522		)	(4,549		)	(9,104		)	(7,227		)
	E-Commerce	67,006			53,536			75,256			57,883
	Retail stores	74,302			67,328			51,979			55,250
	Unallocated overhead costs	(57,156		)	(43,552		)	(169,182		)	(122,072		)
		$	214,581		$	201,499		$	223,682		$	205,245
	Inter-segment sales from the Company’s wholesale segments to the Company’s E-Commerce and retail stores segments are at the Company’s cost, and there is no inter-segment profit on these inter-segment sales.  Income (loss) from operations of the wholesale segments does not include any inter-segment gross profit from sales to the E-Commerce and retail stores segments.
	Business segment asset information is summarized as follows:
		December 31,			March 31,
		2014			2014
	Total assets for reportable segments:
	UGG wholesale	$	334,860		$	153,341
	Teva wholesale	45,661			81,766
	Sanuk wholesale	208,277			214,627
	Other wholesale	53,625			41,281
	E-Commerce	10,697			3,129
	Retail stores	173,253			160,535
		$	826,373		$	654,679
	The assets allocable to each segment include accounts receivable, inventory, fixed assets, goodwill, other intangible assets, and certain other assets that are specifically identifiable with one of the Company’s segments.  Unallocated assets are the assets not specifically related to the segments and include cash and cash equivalents, deferred tax assets, and various other assets shared by the Company’s segments.  Reconciliations of total assets from reportable segments to the condensed consolidated balance sheets are as follows:
		December 31,			March 31,
		2014			2014
	Total assets for reportable segments	$	826,373		$	654,679
	Unallocated cash and cash equivalents	369,442			245,088
	Unallocated deferred tax assets	37,523			38,933
	Other unallocated corporate assets	183,503			125,504
	Consolidated total assets	$	1,416,841		$	1,064,204
	The Company does not consider international operations a separate segment, as management reviews such operations in the aggregate with the aforementioned segments. Long-lived assets, which consist of property and equipment, in the US and all other countries combined were as follows:
		December 31,			March 31,
		2014			2014
	US	$	180,484		$	148,178
	All other countries*	35,571			36,392
	Total	$	216,055		$	184,570
	*  No other country’s long-lived assets comprised more than 10% of total long-lived assets as of December 31, 2014 and March 31, 2014.
	The Company sells its products to customers throughout the US and to foreign customers located in Europe, Asia, Canada, Australia, and Latin America, among other regions.  International sales were 32.9% and 30.6% of the Company’s total net sales for the three months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.  International sales were 35.8% and 33.5% of the Company’s total net sales for the nine months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.  For the nine months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, no single foreign country comprised more than 10% of total net sales.
	Management performs regular evaluations concerning the ability of its customers to satisfy their obligations and records a provision for doubtful accounts based upon these evaluations.  No single customer accounted for more than 10% of net sales for either the nine months ended December 31, 2014 or 2013.  As of December 31, 2014, the Company had one customer representing 20.3% of net trade accounts receivable. As of March 31, 2014, the Company had one customer representing 11.8% of net trade accounts receivable, and a second customer representing 11.4% of net trade accounts receivable.
	The Company’s production is concentrated at a limited number of independent contractor factories in Asia.  Sheepskin is the principal raw material for certain UGG products and the majority of sheepskin is purchased from two tanneries in China, which is sourced primarily from Australia and the United Kingdom (UK). The other materials used by the Company in production are sourced primarily in Asia. The Company’s operations are subject to the customary risks of doing business abroad, including, but not limited to, currency fluctuations, customs duties and related fees, various import controls and other nontariff barriers, restrictions on the transfer of funds, labor unrest and strikes and, in certain parts of the world, political instability.  The supply of sheepskin can be adversely impacted by weather conditions, disease, and harvesting decisions that are completely outside the Company’s control.  Further, the price of sheepskin is impacted by demand, industry, and competitors.
	A portion of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents are held as cash in operating accounts that are with third party financial institutions.  These balances, at times, exceed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance limits.  While the Company regularly monitors the cash balances in its operating accounts and adjusts the balances as appropriate, these cash balances could be impacted if the underlying financial institutions fail or are subject to other adverse conditions in the financial markets.
	The remainder of the Company’s cash equivalents is invested in interest bearing funds managed by third party investment management institutions.  These investments can include US treasury bonds and securities, money market funds, and municipal bonds, among other investments. Certain of these investments are subject to general credit, liquidity, market, and interest rate risks.  Investment risk has been and may further be exacerbated by US mortgage defaults, credit and liquidity issues, and sovereign debt concerns in Europe, which have affected various sectors of the financial markets.  As of December 31, 2014, the Company had experienced no loss or lack of access to cash in its operating accounts, invested cash, and cash equivalents.  The Company’s cash and cash equivalents are as follows:
		December 31,			March 31,
		2014			2014
	Money market fund accounts	$	203,339		$	143,816
	Cash	166,103			101,272
	Total Cash and Cash Equivalents	$	369,442		$	245,088

General_Policies

General (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	(a)        Basis of Presentation
	The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as the annual audited consolidated financial statements and, in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation for each of the periods presented.  The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be achieved for full fiscal years or other interim periods.  Deckers Outdoor Corporation (also referred to as Deckers or the Company) is a global leader in designing, marketing and distributing innovative footwear, apparel, and accessories developed for both everyday casual lifestyle use and high performance activities.  The Company’s business is seasonal, with the highest percentage of UGG® brand net sales occurring in the quarters ending September 30 and December 31 and the highest percentage of Teva® and Sanuk® brand net sales occurring in the quarters ending March 31 and June 30 of each year.  The other brands do not have a significant seasonal impact on the Company.
	In February 2014, our Board of Directors approved a change in the Company's fiscal year (FY) end from December 31 to March 31. The change is intended to better align our planning, financial and reporting functions with the seasonality of our business.
	In July 2014, the Company acquired its UGG brand distributor that sold to retailers in Germany and now operates a wholesale business in Germany through the newly acquired subsidiary. The acquisition included certain intangible and tangible assets and the assumption of liabilities. The purchase price of the acquisition was not material to the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.
	We sell our brands through quality domestic retailers and international distributors and retailers, as well as directly to end-user consumers through our E-Commerce business and our retail stores.  Independent third parties manufacture all of our products.
	As contemplated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X, the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements and related footnotes have been condensed and do not contain certain information that will be included in the Company’s annual consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto.  For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and related footnotes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, filed with the SEC on March 3, 2014 (Annual Report).
Use of Estimates	(b)        Use of Estimates
	The preparation of the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in these condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes.  Management bases these estimates and assumptions upon historical experience, existing and known circumstances, authoritative accounting pronouncements and other factors that management believes to be reasonable.  Significant areas requiring the use of management estimates relate to inventory write-downs, accounts receivable reserves, returns liabilities, stock compensation, performance based compensation, impairment assessments, depreciation and amortization, income tax liabilities and uncertain tax positions, fair value of financial instruments, and fair values of acquired intangibles, assets and liabilities, including estimated contingent consideration payments.  Actual results could differ materially from these estimates.
Recent Accounting Pronouncement	(c) Recent Accounting Pronouncement
	On May 28, 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. The ASU will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in US GAAP when it becomes effective. The new standard is effective for the Company on April 1, 2017. Early application is not permitted. The standard permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. The Company is evaluating the effect that ASU 2014-09 will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. The Company has not yet selected a transition method nor has it determined the effect of the standard on its ongoing financial reporting.

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_1

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of goodwill and other intangible assets	The Company’s goodwill and other intangible assets are summarized as follows:
		Goodwill, Net		Other
				Intangible
				Assets, Net
	Balance at March 31, 2014	$	127,934	$	91,411
	Purchase of intangible assets	—		12,472
	Amortization expense	—		(9,300		)
	Changes in foreign currency exchange rates	—		(2,550		)
	Balance at December 31, 2014	$	127,934	$	92,033
Schedule of total goodwill by segment	The Company’s goodwill by segment is as follows:
		December 31,		March 31,
		2014		2014
	UGG brand	$	6,101	$	6,101
	Sanuk brand	113,944		113,944
	Other brands	7,889		7,889
	Total	$	127,934	$	127,934

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of Company's financial assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis at fair value	The table below summarizes the Company’s financial assets and liabilities that are measured on a recurring basis at fair value:
		Fair value at December 31,			Fair Value Measurement Using
		2014			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3
	Assets (liabilities) at fair value
	Nonqualified deferred compensation asset	$	5,321		$	5,321		$	—		$	—
	Nonqualified deferred compensation liability	$	(5,321	)	$	(5,321	)	$	—		$	—
	Contingent consideration for acquisition of business	$	(27,700	)	$	—		$	—		$	(27,700	)
		Fair value at March 31,			Fair Value Measurement Using
		2014			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3
	Assets (liabilities) at fair value
	Nonqualified deferred compensation asset	$	4,534		$	4,534		$	—		$	—
	Nonqualified deferred compensation liability	$	(4,534	)	$	(4,534	)	$	—		$	—
	Designated derivatives liability	$	(832	)	$	—		$	(832	)	$	—
	Contingent consideration for acquisition of business	$	(30,000	)	$	—		$	—		$	(30,000	)
Schedule of reconciliation of beginning and ending amounts related to the fair value for contingent consideration for acquisition of business, categorized as Level 3	The following table presents a reconciliation of the Level 3 measurement:
	Balance at March 31, 2014	$	30,000
	Payments	(500		)
	Change in fair value	(1,800		)
	Balance at December 31, 2014	$	27,700

Stockholders_Equity_Tables

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Schedule of Retained Earnings Adjustments	The following is a reconciliation of the Company’s retained earnings:
		Retained Earnings
	Balance at March 31, 2014	$	743,815
	Net income	160,374
	Repurchase of common stock	(13,305		)
	Balance at December 31, 2014	$	890,884

Foreign_Currency_Exchange_Cont1

Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts and Hedging (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of gains and losses related to derivatives designated as hedging instruments	The following table summarizes the effect of foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedging relationships on the condensed consolidated financial statements:
	For the Nine Months Ended	Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI/L on Derivative (Effective Portion)				Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI/L into Income (Effective Portion)	Reclassified from AOCI/L into Income (Effective Portion)		Location of Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing	Gain (Loss) from Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing
	December 31,
	2014	$	2,053			Net sales	$	1,226	SG&A	$	(79	)
	2013	$	(3,253	)		Net sales	$	17	SG&A	$	22
	The following table summarizes the effect of foreign exchange contracts not designated as hedging instruments on the condensed consolidated financial statements:
	For the Nine Months Ended	Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income (Loss) on Derivatives		Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income (Loss) on Derivatives
	December 31,
	2014	SG&A		$	5,909
	2013	SG&A		$	727

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (AOCL) (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Equity [Abstract]
Components of accumulated other comprehensive loss	Accumulated balances of the components within accumulated other comprehensive loss were as follows:
		December 31,			March 31,
		2014			2014
	Unrealized loss on foreign currency hedging, net of tax	$	—		$	(759	)
	Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax	(12,431		)	(1,284		)
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(12,431	)	$	(2,043	)

Net_Income_per_Share_Net_Incom

Net Income per Share Net Income per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of reconciliations of basic to diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding	The reconciliations of basic to diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding were as follows:
		Three Months Ended		Nine Months Ended
		December 31,		December 31,
		2014	2013	2014	2013
	Weighted-average shares used in basic computation	34,537,000	34,541,000	34,598,000	34,496,000
	Dilutive effect of stock-based awards*	316,000	352,000	314,000	359,000
	Weighted-average shares used for diluted computation	34,853,000	34,893,000	34,912,000	34,855,000
	*Excluded NSUs	140,000	—	140,000	—
	*Excluded RSUs	642,000	795,000	642,000	795,000
	*Excluded stock appreciation rights (SARs)	525,000	525,000	525,000	525,000
	* The share-based awards that were excluded from the dilutive effect were excluded because necessary conditions had not been satisfied for the shares to be issuable based on the Company’s performance through the three and nine months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The excluded awards include the maximum amounts achievable for these awards.

Business_Segments_Concentratio1

Business Segments, Concentration of Business, and Credit Risk and Significant Customers (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of business segments information	Business segment asset information is summarized as follows:
		December 31,			March 31,
		2014			2014
	Total assets for reportable segments:
	UGG wholesale	$	334,860		$	153,341
	Teva wholesale	45,661			81,766
	Sanuk wholesale	208,277			214,627
	Other wholesale	53,625			41,281
	E-Commerce	10,697			3,129
	Retail stores	173,253			160,535
		$	826,373		$	654,679
	The wholesale operations of the Company’s other brands are included as one reportable segment, other wholesale, presented in the figures below.  Business segment information is summarized as follows:
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		December 31,						December 31,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Net sales to external customers:
	UGG wholesale	$	401,702		$	399,628		$	815,694		$	735,671
	Teva wholesale	12,373			14,189			65,641			58,830
	Sanuk wholesale	17,763			19,974			66,047			64,409
	Other wholesale	13,211			6,936			47,153			27,907
	E-Commerce	146,871			117,300			183,902			142,920
	Retail stores	192,758			178,021			297,983			263,121
		$	784,678		$	736,048		$	1,476,420		$	1,292,858
	Income (loss) from operations:
	UGG wholesale	$	135,893		$	128,909		$	261,614		$	210,655
	Teva wholesale	(660		)	(1,258		)	3,812			(475		)
	Sanuk wholesale	(282		)	1,085			9,307			11,231
	Other wholesale	(4,522		)	(4,549		)	(9,104		)	(7,227		)
	E-Commerce	67,006			53,536			75,256			57,883
	Retail stores	74,302			67,328			51,979			55,250
	Unallocated overhead costs	(57,156		)	(43,552		)	(169,182		)	(122,072		)
		$	214,581		$	201,499		$	223,682		$	205,245
Schedule of reconciliations of total assets from reportable segments to the condensed consolidated balance sheets	Reconciliations of total assets from reportable segments to the condensed consolidated balance sheets are as follows:
		December 31,			March 31,
		2014			2014
	Total assets for reportable segments	$	826,373		$	654,679
	Unallocated cash and cash equivalents	369,442			245,088
	Unallocated deferred tax assets	37,523			38,933
	Other unallocated corporate assets	183,503			125,504
	Consolidated total assets	$	1,416,841		$	1,064,204
Schedule of long-lived assets, which consist of property and equipment, by major country	Long-lived assets, which consist of property and equipment, in the US and all other countries combined were as follows:
		December 31,			March 31,
		2014			2014
	US	$	180,484		$	148,178
	All other countries*	35,571			36,392
	Total	$	216,055		$	184,570
	*  No other country’s long-lived assets comprised more than 10% of total long-lived assets as of December 31, 2014 and March 31, 2014.
Schedule of the Company's cash and cash equivalents	The Company’s cash and cash equivalents are as follows:
		December 31,			March 31,
		2014			2014
	Money market fund accounts	$	203,339		$	143,816
	Cash	166,103			101,272
	Total Cash and Cash Equivalents	$	369,442		$	245,088

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_2

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Change in Balance) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Changes in goodwill
Goodwill, net, balance at the beginning of the period	$127,934
Goodwill, net, balance at the end of the period	127,934
Other intangible assets, net:
Other intangible assets, net, balance at beginning of the period	91,411
Purchase of intangible assets	12,472
Amortization expense	-9,300
Changes in foreign currency exchange rates	-2,550
Other intangible assets, net, balance at end of the period	$92,033

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_3

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Segment Information) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Goodwill
Goodwill	$127,934	$127,934
UGG brand
Goodwill
Goodwill	6,101	6,101
Sanuk brand
Goodwill
Goodwill	113,944	113,944
Other brands
Goodwill
Goodwill	$7,889	$7,889

Fair_Value_Measurements_Narrat

Fair Value Measurements (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2012
Contingent Consideration Arrangement
Reconciliation of beginning and ending amounts related to the fair value for contingent consideration for acquisition of business, categorized as Level 3
Balance at the beginning of the period	$30,000,000
Payments	-500,000
Change in fair value	-1,800,000
Balance at the end of the period	27,700,000
Sanuk | Contingent Consideration Arrangement
Contingent consideration
Compound annual growth rate (CAGR) (as a percent)	14.90%
Gross profit range	71,000,000
Discount rate (as percent)	7.00%
Percentage point change to compound annual growth rate	5.00%
Effect of a five-percentage-point change to total liability	2,000,000
Hoka
Contingent consideration
Maximum contingent consideration payments		2,000,000
Hoka | Contingent Consideration Arrangement
Contingent consideration
Maximum contingent consideration payments		$2,000,000

Fair_Value_Measurements_Levels

Fair Value Measurements (Levels 1-3) (Details) (Recurring basis, USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value
Assets (Liabilities) at fair value
Nonqualified deferred compensation asset	$5,321	$4,534
Nonqualified deferred compensation liability	-5,321	-4,534
Designated derivatives liability		-832
Contingent consideration for acquisition of business	-27,700	-30,000
Level 1
Assets (Liabilities) at fair value
Nonqualified deferred compensation asset	5,321	4,534
Nonqualified deferred compensation liability	-5,321	-4,534
Designated derivatives liability		0
Contingent consideration for acquisition of business	0	0
Level 2
Assets (Liabilities) at fair value
Nonqualified deferred compensation asset	0	0
Nonqualified deferred compensation liability	0	0
Designated derivatives liability		-832
Contingent consideration for acquisition of business	0	0
Level 3
Assets (Liabilities) at fair value
Nonqualified deferred compensation asset	0	0
Nonqualified deferred compensation liability	0	0
Designated derivatives liability		0
Contingent consideration for acquisition of business	($27,700)	($30,000)

Credit_Agreement_Narrative_Det

Credit Agreement (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended	1 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Nov. 30, 2014	Oct. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014	Nov. 13, 2014	Aug. 31, 2013
Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt
Short-term borrowings	$5,367			$6,702
Mortgage payable	33,282			0
Mortgage
Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt
Debt Instrument, Term for Minimum Payments	5 years
Effective interest rate on debt	4.93%
Debt Instrument, Face Amount					33,900
Gross amount of mortgage	33,800
Loan amortization period	30 years
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment	2,700
Term of mortgage loan	15 years
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment Terms, Balloon Payment to be Paid	23,400
Short-term borrowings	500
Mortgage payable	33,282
Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt
Line of Credit Facility Term		5 years
Current borrowing capacity						400,000
Line of Credit Facility, Capacity Available for Letters of Credit, Maximum						75,000
Line of Credit Facility Capacity Available for Swing Loans, Maximum						5,000
Line of Credit Facility Borrowing Capacity Increase Available						200,000
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity						600,000
Line of Credit Facility Capacity Available for Foreign Currency, Maximum						150,000
Debt Instrument Period of Initial Variable Rate	30 days
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	1.00%
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage	0.18%
Debt Instrument Covenant Total Adjusted Leverage Ratio, Numerator	2.75
Outstanding borrowings	0
Deferred Finance Costs, Gross		800
Credit Agreement
Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt
Deferred Finance Costs, Gross							1,700
Revolving Credit Facility | Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement | Line of Credit
Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt
Outstanding letters of credit	100
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity	399,900
Revolving Credit Facility | Amended China Credit Agreement | Line of Credit
Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt
Outstanding borrowings	4,900
Effective interest rate on debt	5.60%
Minimum | Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage	0.18%
Debt covenant ratio for earnings, EBITDA, and annual rental expense	2.25
Minimum | Amended China Credit Agreement
Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt
Term of mortgage loan			12 months
Maximum | Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage	0.30%
Debt Instrument, Covenant Total Adjusted Leverage Ratio, Numerator for Credit Agreement	3.25
Debt Instrument, Covenant Capital Expenditures Allowed	110,000
Debt Instrument, Covenant Additional Unsecured Debt Allowed	$200,000
Maximum | Amended China Credit Agreement
Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt
Term of mortgage loan			18 months
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt
Adjusted LIBOR Interest Rate at Period End	0.17%
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Debt Instrument Variable Interest Rate First 30 Days | Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	1.25%
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Debt Instrument Variable Interest Rate Thereafter Days | Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis	LIBOR
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Debt Instrument Variable Interest Rate Thereafter Days | Minimum | Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	1.25%
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Debt Instrument Variable Interest Rate Thereafter Days | Maximum | Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	2.00%
Debt Instrument Alternate Variable Rate Base | Debt Instrument Variable Interest Rate First 30 Days | Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	0.25%
Debt Instrument Alternate Variable Rate Base | Debt Instrument Variable Interest Rate Thereafter Days | Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	0.25%

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2012
Commitments and Contingencies
Business Acquisition Purchase Price, Additional Participation Payment Year Three, Terms		60 days
Liability for Uncertain Tax Positions, Current	$200,000	$2,200,000
Income Tax Examination, Penalties and Interest Accrued		1,100,000
Income Tax Examination, Estimate of Possible Loss		300,000
Maximum indemnity period of claims for intellectual property		5 years
Indemnification
Commitments and Contingencies
Number of pending claims	0	0
Future capital expenditures
Commitments and Contingencies
Material commitments	7,000,000	7,000,000
Sanuk
Commitments and Contingencies
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability	26,200,000	26,200,000	28,000,000
Hoka
Commitments and Contingencies
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability	1,500,000	1,500,000	1,800,000
Maximum contingent consideration payments				$2,000,000
Gross profit performance criteria | Sanuk
Commitments and Contingencies
Contingent consideration performance percentage applied to gross profit		40.00%

Stockholders_Equity_Narrative_

Stockholders' Equity (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	30 Months Ended	1 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Feb. 09, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Stockholders' equity
Weighted average grant date fair value			$98.29
Compensation cost not yet recognized		$9,200,000	$9,200,000	$9,200,000
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Share-based Awards Other than Options		6,800,000	6,800,000	6,800,000
Maximum stock repurchase amount approved by Board of Directors	200,000,000
Number of shares repurchased		157,000		2,922,000
Repurchase of common stock, payments		13,300		134,000,000
Average stock price of shares repurchased (in dollars per share)		$84.69		$45.87
Remaining stock repurchase amount approved by Board of Directors				66,000,000
Subsequent Event
Stockholders' equity
Maximum stock repurchase amount approved by Board of Directors					200,000
Number of shares repurchased					468,000
Repurchase of common stock, payments					34,000,000
Average stock price of shares repurchased (in dollars per share)					$72.55
Remaining stock repurchase amount approved by Board of Directors					32,000,000
Minimum
Stockholders' equity
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options Revenue Targets Range						2,155,000,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization, Target Range						336,000,000
Maximum
Stockholders' equity
Number of shares granted			160,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options Revenue Targets Range						2,447,000,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization, Target Range						394,000,000
2006 Equity Incentive Plan (2006 Plan)
Stockholders' equity
Common stock reserved for issuance (in shares)		6,000,000	6,000,000	6,000,000
Maximum number of shares that may be issued through the exercise of incentive stock options		4,500,000	4,500,000	4,500,000
2006 Equity Incentive Plan (2006 Plan) | Nonvested stock units issued (NSUs)
Stockholders' equity
Number of shares granted			143,000
Weighted average grant date fair value			$83.99
NSUs granted that will vest at the end of each of the three years after the performance goals are achieved (as a percent)			33.33%
Award vesting period of the grants			3 years
2006 Equity Incentive Plan (2006 Plan) | Time-based equity award
Stockholders' equity
Number of shares granted		10,000	33,000
Weighted average grant date fair value		$89.43	$82.64
2006 Equity Incentive Plan (2006 Plan) | Time-based equity award | Subsequent Event
Stockholders' equity
Number of shares granted					13,000
Weighted average grant date fair value					$68.96
Compensation cost not yet recognized					$900,000

Stockholders_Equity_Stockholde

Stockholders' Equity Stockholders' Equity (Change in Retained Earnings) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period			$743,815
Net income	156,706	140,897	160,374	144,682
Repurchase of common stock			-13,305
Balance, end of period	$890,884		$890,884

Foreign_Currency_Exchange_Cont2

Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts and Hedging (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Feb. 09, 2015
			counterparty	counterparty
Foreign currency exchange contracts and hedging
Number of counterparties in derivative contracts			4
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges | Foreign currency exchange contracts
Summary of the effect of derivative instruments on the consolidated statements of income
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivative (Effective Portion)	$2,053	($3,253)
Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion)	1,226	17
Gain (Loss) from Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing	-79	22
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign currency exchange contracts
Foreign currency exchange contracts and hedging
Derivative notional amount			64,000
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges | Foreign currency exchange contracts
Foreign currency exchange contracts and hedging
Derivative, number of instruments held	0
Non-designated derivatives | Foreign currency exchange contracts
Foreign currency exchange contracts and hedging
Derivative, number of instruments held	0
Summary of the effect of derivative instruments on the consolidated statements of income
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivative (Effective Portion)	5,909	727
Subsequent Event | Non-designated derivatives | Foreign currency exchange contracts
Foreign currency exchange contracts and hedging
Derivative notional amount				$54,000
Number of counterparties in derivative contracts				5

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (AOCL) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Unrealized loss on foreign currency hedging, net of tax	$0	($759)
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax	-12,431	-1,284
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	($12,431)	($2,043)

Net_Income_per_Share_Net_Incom1

Net Income per Share Net Income per Share (Additional Information) (Details)	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Reconciliations of basic to diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding
Weighted-average shares used in basic computation	34,537,000		34,541,000		34,598,000		34,496,000
Dilutive effect of stock-based awards	316,000	[1]	352,000	[1]	314,000	[1]	359,000	[1]
Weighted-average shares used for diluted computation	34,853,000		34,893,000		34,912,000		34,855,000
Excluded NSUs
Options excluded in the computation of diluted income per share
Options excluded in the computation of diluted income per share (in shares)	140,000	[1]	0	[1]
Excluded restricted stock units (RSUs)
Options excluded in the computation of diluted income per share
Options excluded in the computation of diluted income per share (in shares)	642,000	[1]	795,000	[1]
Excluded stock appreciation rights (SARs)
Options excluded in the computation of diluted income per share
Options excluded in the computation of diluted income per share (in shares)	525,000	[1]	525,000	[1]
[1]	The share-based awards that were excluded from the dilutive effect were excluded because necessary conditions had not been satisfied for the shares to be issuable based on the Company’s performance through the three and nine months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The excluded awards include the maximum amounts achievable for these awards.

Business_Segments_Concentratio2

Business Segments, Concentration of Business, and Credit Risk and Significant Customers (Wholesale Operations) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014
Business segment information
Net sales to external customers	$784,678	$736,048	$1,476,420	$1,292,858
Income (loss) from operations	214,581	201,499	223,682	205,245
Total assets for reportable segments	1,416,841		1,416,841		1,064,204
Reportable segments
Business segment information
Total assets for reportable segments	826,373		826,373		654,679
UGG wholesale
Business segment information
Net sales to external customers	401,702	399,628	815,694	735,671
Income (loss) from operations	135,893	128,909	261,614	210,655
Total assets for reportable segments	334,860		334,860		153,341
Teva wholesale
Business segment information
Net sales to external customers	12,373	14,189	65,641	58,830
Income (loss) from operations	-660	-1,258	3,812	-475
Total assets for reportable segments	45,661		45,661		81,766
Sanuk wholesale
Business segment information
Net sales to external customers	17,763	19,974	66,047	64,409
Income (loss) from operations	-282	1,085	9,307	11,231
Total assets for reportable segments	208,277		208,277		214,627
Other wholesale
Business segment information
Net sales to external customers	13,211	6,936	47,153	27,907
Income (loss) from operations	-4,522	-4,549	-9,104	-7,227
Total assets for reportable segments	53,625		53,625		41,281
eCommerce
Business segment information
Net sales to external customers	146,871	117,300	183,902	142,920
Income (loss) from operations	67,006	53,536	75,256	57,883
Total assets for reportable segments	10,697		10,697		3,129
Retail stores
Business segment information
Net sales to external customers	192,758	178,021	297,983	263,121
Income (loss) from operations	74,302	67,328	51,979	55,250
Total assets for reportable segments	173,253		173,253		160,535
Unallocated to Segments
Business segment information
Income (loss) from operations	($57,156)	($43,552)	($169,182)	($122,072)

Business_Segments_Concentratio3

Business Segments, Concentration of Business, and Credit Risk and Significant Customers (Assets) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Reconciliations of total assets from reportable segments to the condensed consolidated balance sheets
Total assets for reportable segments	$1,416,841	$1,064,204
Unallocated cash and cash equivalents	369,442	245,088	237,125	64,591
Consolidated total assets	1,416,841	1,064,204
Reportable segments
Reconciliations of total assets from reportable segments to the condensed consolidated balance sheets
Total assets for reportable segments	826,373	654,679
Consolidated total assets	826,373	654,679
Unallocated to Segments
Reconciliations of total assets from reportable segments to the condensed consolidated balance sheets
Unallocated cash and cash equivalents	369,442	245,088
Unallocated deferred tax assets	37,523	38,933
Other unallocated corporate assets	$183,503	$125,504

Business_Segments_Concentratio4

Business Segments, Concentration of Business, and Credit Risk and Significant Customers (Long-lived Assets) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended		3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013
Business segment information
Number of Stores	7		7
Property and equipment, by major country	216,055		216,055				184,570
Number of Customers Considered Concentration Risk	1		1				1
Number of Tanneries	2		2
Cash and cash equivalents
Money market fund accounts	203,339		203,339				143,816
Cash	166,103		166,103				101,272
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents	369,442		369,442				245,088		237,125	64,591
Long-lived Assets
Business segment information
Concentration risk (as a percent)	10.00%
International Net Sales
Business segment information
Concentration risk (as a percent)	35.80%		32.90%		30.60%	33.50%
Concentration risk benchmark (as a percent)	10.00%
Net Trade Accounts Receivable
Business segment information
Concentration risk benchmark (as a percent)			10.00%
Net Trade Accounts Receivable | Customer One
Business segment information
Concentration risk (as a percent)	20.30%						11.80%
Net Trade Accounts Receivable | Customer Two
Business segment information
Concentration risk (as a percent)							11.40%
US
Business segment information
Property and equipment, by major country	180,484		180,484				148,178
All other countries
Business segment information
Property and equipment, by major country	35,571	[1]	35,571	[1]			36,392	[1]
[1]	No other country’s long-lived assets comprised more than 10% of total long-lived assets as of December 31, 2014 and March 31, 2014.

Uncategorized_Items

Uncategorized Items	1/1/2013 - 3/31/2013
	USD ($)
[us-gaap_PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock]	0