Levi Strauss & Co. (LEVI) 10-Q 8 Jul 14 2014 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	25-May-14	Jul. 03, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'LEVI STRAUSS & CO	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000094845	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Document Period End Date	25-May-14	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q2	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--11-30	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'No	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'
Entity Filer Category	'Non-accelerated Filer	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	37,401,518

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	25-May-14	Nov. 24, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current Assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$386,074	$489,258
Trade receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $18,228 and $18,264	341,544	446,671
Inventories:	'	'
Raw materials	3,817	3,361
Work-in-process	6,541	6,597
Finished goods	676,610	593,909
Total inventories	686,968	603,867
Deferred tax assets, net	201,771	187,836
Other current assets	122,910	112,082
Total current assets	1,739,267	1,839,714
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $805,923 and $775,933	410,204	439,861
Goodwill	241,784	241,228
Other intangible assets, net	47,684	49,149
Non-current deferred tax assets, net	445,226	448,839
Other non-current assets	102,103	108,627
Total assets	2,986,268	3,127,418
Current Liabilities:	'	'
Short-term debt	137,927	41,861
Accounts payable	239,087	254,516
Accrued salaries, wages and employee benefits	157,417	209,966
Restructuring Reserve	49,749	0
Accrued interest payable	5,054	5,346
Accrued income taxes	18,752	11,301
Other accrued liabilities	211,201	262,488
Total current liabilities	819,187	785,478
Long-term debt	1,303,412	1,504,016
Long-term capital leases	10,533	10,243
Postretirement medical benefits	119,036	122,248
Pension liability	330,550	326,767
Long-term employee related benefits	72,149	73,386
Long-term income tax liabilities	24,985	30,683
Other long-term liabilities	59,820	61,097
Total liabilities	2,739,672	2,913,918
Commitments and contingencies	'	'
Temporary equity	44,056	38,524
Levi Strauss & Co. stockholders’ equity	'	'
Common stock — $.01 par value; 270,000,000 shares authorized; 37,401,518 shares and 37,446,087 shares issued and outstanding	374	374
Additional paid-in capital	6,777	7,361
Retained earnings	503,424	475,960
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-310,505	-312,029
Total Levi Strauss & Co. stockholders’ equity	200,070	171,666
Noncontrolling interest	2,470	3,310
Total stockholders’ equity	202,540	174,976
Total liabilities, temporary equity and stockholders’ equity	$2,986,268	$3,127,418

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	25-May-14	Nov. 24, 2013
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
ASSETS	'	'
Net of accumulated depreciation	$805,923	$775,933
Current Assets:	'	'
Net of allowance for doubtful accounts	$18,228	$18,264
Levi Strauss & Co. stockholders’ equity	'	'
Common stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	270,000,000	270,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	37,401,518	37,446,087
Common stock, shares outstanding	37,401,518	37,446,087

Consolidated_Statements_of_Inc

Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	25-May-14	26-May-13	25-May-14	26-May-13
Income Statement [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net revenues	$1,081,847	$1,098,898	$2,211,837	$2,245,576
Cost of goods sold	551,542	550,187	1,105,179	1,104,987
Gross profit	530,305	548,711	1,106,658	1,140,589
Selling, general and administrative expenses	446,072	449,074	870,834	859,497
Restructuring Charges	19,105	0	77,040	0
Operating income	65,128	99,637	158,784	281,092
Interest expense	-31,310	-32,883	-63,139	-65,040
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	-11,151	-575	-11,151	-689
Other income (expense), net	-6,122	-830	-1,939	5,236
Income before income taxes	16,545	65,349	82,555	220,599
Income tax expense	5,556	17,140	21,943	65,515
Net income	10,989	48,209	60,612	155,084
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interest	469	-60	817	85
Net income attributable to Levi Strauss & Co.	$11,458	$48,149	$61,429	$155,169

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	25-May-14	26-May-13	25-May-14	26-May-13
Net income	$10,989	$48,209	$60,612	$155,084
Pension and postretirement benefits	2,216	3,199	4,518	7,108
Net investment hedge gains (losses)	658	6,039	-3,570	2,401
Foreign currency translation gains (losses)	4,175	-5,076	61	-8,173
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities	453	592	492	-370
Total other comprehensive income	7,502	4,754	1,501	966
Comprehensive income	18,491	52,963	62,113	156,050
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	451	387	840	1,193
Comprehensive income attributable to Levi Strauss & Co.	$18,942	$53,350	$62,953	$157,243

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	25-May-14		26-May-13
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:	'		'
Net income	$60,612		$155,084
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:	'		'
Depreciation and amortization	53,399		57,263
Asset impairments	620		1,091
Gain on disposal of assets	47		144
Unrealized foreign exchange losses (gains)	3,866		-11,048
Realized (gain) loss on settlement of forward foreign exchange contracts not designated for hedge accounting	-6,769		6,197
Employee benefit plans’ amortization from accumulated other comprehensive loss	7,438		11,717
Employee benefit plans’ curtailment gain, net	0		-510
Noncash Restructuring Charges	5,176	[1]	0	[1]
Noncash loss on extinguishment of debt	3,170		689
Amortization of deferred debt issuance costs	2,092		2,143
Stock-based compensation	5,301		3,246
Allowance for doubtful accounts	927		2,367
Change in operating assets and liabilities:	'		'
Trade receivables	103,394		156,324
Inventories	-82,387		-20,949
Other current assets	-11,415		7,767
Other non-current assets	-4,389		-289
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities	-56,529		-84,347
Restructuring Liabilities	50,599		0
Income tax liabilities	-1,732		30,196
Accrued salaries, wages and employee benefits and long-term employee related benefits	-59,574		-72,422
Other long-term liabilities	-588		10,004
Other, net	-741		-180
Net cash provided by operating activities	72,423		254,199
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:	'		'
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	-35,320		-41,891
Proceeds from sale of assets	1,402		147
Proceeds (payments) on settlement of forward foreign exchange contracts not designated for hedge accounting	6,769		-6,197
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired	-75		0
Net cash used for investing activities	-27,224		-47,941
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:	'		'
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	0		140,000
Repayments of long-term debt and capital leases	-207,074		-325,820
Proceeds from senior revolving credit facility	100,000		0
Proceeds from Lines of Credit	8,386		36,760
Repayments of Lines of Credit	-6,417		-37,227
Short-term borrowings, net	-8,535		-4,307
Debt issuance costs	2,684		2,412
Restricted cash	596		-65
Repurchase of common stock	4,676		365
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	359		0
Dividend to stockholders	-30,003		-25,076
Net cash used for financing activities	-150,048		-218,512
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	1,665		-4,095
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	-103,184		-16,349
Beginning cash and cash equivalents	489,258		406,134
Ending cash and cash equivalents	386,074		389,785
Cash paid (received) during the period for:	'		'
Interest	59,759		58,520
Income Taxes Paid, Net	$30,639		$13,948
[1]	Non-cash pension and postretirement curtailment losses resulting from the global productivity initiative are included in restructuring charges, with the associated liabilities included in "Pension liability" and "Postretirement medical benefit" in the Company's consolidated balance sheets.

Significant_Accounting_Policie

Significant Accounting Policies	6 Months Ended
	25-May-14
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	'
	SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
	Nature of Operations
	Levi Strauss & Co. (the “Company”) is one of the world’s leading branded apparel companies. The Company designs and markets jeans, casual and dress pants, tops, shorts, skirts, jackets, footwear and related accessories for men, women and children around the world under the Levi’s®, Dockers®, Signature by Levi Strauss & Co.™ and Denizen® brands. The Company operates its business through three geographic regions: Americas, Europe and Asia.
	Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation
	The unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Company and its wholly-owned and majority-owned foreign and domestic subsidiaries are prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the financial position and the results of operations for the periods presented have been included. These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements of the Company for the year ended November 24, 2013, included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on February 11, 2014.
	The unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated. Management believes the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented herein not misleading. The results of operations for the three and six months ended May 25, 2014, may not be indicative of the results to be expected for any other interim period or the year ending November 30, 2014.
	The Company’s fiscal year ends on the last Sunday of November in each year, although the fiscal years of certain foreign subsidiaries end on November 30. Each quarter of both fiscal years 2014 and 2013 consists of 13 weeks, with the exception of the fourth quarter of 2014, which will consist of 14 weeks. All references to years relate to fiscal years rather than calendar years.
	Subsequent events have been evaluated through the issuance date of these financial statements.
	The financing section of the Company's consolidated statements of cash flows has been corrected to present the proceeds and repayments of short-term credit facility borrowings with terms greater than three months on a gross basis. Amounts were previously presented on a net basis. There was no change to the total financing cash flows, and the change was immaterial to the financial statements taken as a whole.
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and the related notes to the consolidated financial statements. Estimates are based upon historical factors, current circumstances and the experience and judgment of the Company’s management. Management evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis and may employ outside experts to assist in its evaluations. Changes in such estimates, based on more accurate future information, or different assumptions or conditions, may affect amounts reported in future periods.
	Restructuring Liabilities
	Upon approval of a restructuring plan, the Company records restructuring liabilities for employee severance and related termination benefits when they become probable and estimable for recurring arrangements. The Company records other costs associated with exit activities as they are incurred. The long-term portion of restructuring liabilities is included in “Other long-term liabilities” in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.
	Recently Issued Accounting Standards
	There have been no developments to recently issued accounting standards, including the expected dates of adoption and estimated effects on the Company’s consolidated financial statements, from those disclosed in the Company’s 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K, except for the following, which have been grouped by their effective dates for the Company:
	First Quarter of 2017
	•	In June 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Stands Update No. 2014-12, "Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide that a Performance Target Could be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period," ("ASU 2014-12"). ASU 2014-12 requires that a performance target that affects vesting, and that could be achieved after the requisite service period, be treated as a performance condition. As such, the performance target should not be reflected in estimating the grant date fair value of the award. This update further clarifies that compensation cost should be recognized in the period in which it becomes probable that the performance target will be achieved and should represent the compensation cost attributable to the period(s) for which the requisite service has already been rendered. The Company does not anticipate that the adoption of this standard will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
	First Quarter of 2018
	•	In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Stands Update No. 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)," ("ASU 2014-09"). ASU 2014-09 outlines a new, single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. This new revenue recognition model provides a five-step analysis in determining when and how revenue is recognized. The new model will require revenue recognition to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration a company expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. The Company is currently assessing the impact that adopting this new accounting guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements and footnote disclosures.

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru

Fair Value of Financial Instruments	6 Months Ended
	25-May-14
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS	'
	FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
	The following table presents the Company’s financial instruments that are carried at fair value:
		May 25, 2014						November 24, 2013
				Fair Value Estimated						Fair Value Estimated
				Using						Using
		Fair Value		Level 1 Inputs(1)		Level 2 Inputs(2)		Fair Value		Level 1 Inputs(1)		Level 2 Inputs(2)
		(Dollars in thousands)
	Financial assets carried at fair value
	Rabbi trust assets	$	24,861	$	24,861	$	—	$	23,752	$	23,752	$	—
	Forward foreign exchange contracts, net(3)	4,324		—		4,324		7,145		—		7,145
	Total	$	29,185	$	24,861	$	4,324	$	30,897	$	23,752	$	7,145
	Financial liabilities carried at fair value
	Forward foreign exchange contracts, net(3)	$	12,003	$	—	$	12,003	$	2,335	$	—	$	2,335
	_____________
	-1	Fair values estimated using Level 1 inputs are inputs which consist of quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date. Rabbi trust assets consist of a diversified portfolio of equity, fixed income and other securities.
	-2	Fair values estimated using Level 2 inputs are inputs, other than quoted prices, that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly and include among other things, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active or inactive as well as inputs other than quoted prices that are observable. For forward foreign exchange contracts, inputs include foreign currency exchange and interest rates and, where applicable, credit default swap prices.
	-3	The Company’s over-the-counter forward foreign exchange contracts are subject to International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. master agreements. These agreements permit the net-settlement of these contracts on a per-institution basis.
	The following table presents the carrying value – including related accrued interest – and estimated fair value of the Company’s financial instruments that are carried at adjusted historical cost:
		May 25, 2014				November 24, 2013
		Carrying		Estimated Fair Value(1)		Carrying		Estimated Fair Value(1)
		Value				Value
		(Dollars in thousands)
	Financial liabilities carried at adjusted historical cost
	Senior revolving credit facility	$	100,078	$	99,578	$	—	$	—
	4.25% Yen-denominated Eurobonds due 2016	39,435		41,352		39,659		38,523
	7.75% Euro senior notes due 2018	205,315		213,252		405,304		432,098
	7.625% senior notes due 2020	526,223		571,504		526,112		577,956
	6.875% senior notes due 2022	536,773		594,207		537,447		588,275
	Short-term borrowings	38,140		38,140		41,976		41,976
	Total	$	1,445,964	$	1,558,033	$	1,550,498	$	1,678,828
	_____________
	-1	Fair value estimate incorporates mid-market price quotes.

Derivative_Instruments_and_Hed

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities	6 Months Ended
	25-May-14
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES	'
	DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
	As of May 25, 2014, the Company had forward foreign exchange contracts to buy $570.7 million and to sell $450.1 million against various foreign currencies. These contracts are at various exchange rates and expire at various dates through November 2015.
	The table below provides data about the carrying values of derivative instruments and non-derivative instruments:
		May 25, 2014									November 24, 2013
		Assets			(Liabilities)			Derivative Net Carrying Value			Assets			(Liabilities)			Derivative Net Carrying Value
		Carrying			Carrying						Carrying			Carrying
		Value			Value						Value			Value
		(Dollars in thousands)
	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
	Forward foreign exchange contracts	$	4,380		$	(56	)	$	4,324		$	11,145		$	(4,000	)	$	7,145
	Forward foreign exchange contracts	3,659			(15,662		)	(12,003		)	880			(3,215		)	(2,335		)
	Total	$	8,039		$	(15,718	)				$	12,025		$	(7,215	)
	Non-derivatives designated as hedging instruments
	4.25% Yen-denominated Eurobonds due 2016	$	—		$	(18,087	)				$	—		$	(20,564	)
	7.75% Euro senior notes due 2018	—			(204,825		)				—			(404,430		)
	Total	$	—		$	(222,912	)				$	—		$	(424,994	)
	The Company's over-the-counter forward foreign exchange contracts are subject to International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. master agreements. These agreements permit the net settlement of these contracts on a per-institution basis. The table below presents, by type of financial instrument, the gross amounts of the Company's derivative instruments, amounts offset due to master netting arrangements with the Company's various counterparties, and the net amounts recognized on the Company's consolidated balance sheets:
		May 25, 2014									November 24, 2013
		Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets / (Liabilities)			Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position			Net Amounts of Assets / (Liabilities) Presented in the Statement of Financial Position			Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets / (Liabilities)			Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position			Net Amounts of Assets / (Liabilities) Presented in the Statement of Financial Position
		(Dollars in thousands)
	Over-the-counter forward foreign exchange contracts
	Financial assets	$	4,049		$	(3,715	)	$	334		$	8,600		$	(4,880	)	$	3,720
	Financial liabilities	(13,017		)	3,715			(9,302		)	(5,855		)	4,880			(975		)
	Total							$	(8,968	)							$	2,745
	Embedded derivative contracts
	Financial assets	$	3,990		$	—		$	3,990		$	3,425		$	—		$	3,425
	Financial liabilities	(2,701		)	—			(2,701		)	(1,360		)	—			(1,360		)
	Total							$	1,289								$	2,065
	The table below provides data about the amount of gains and losses related to derivative instruments and non-derivative instruments designated as net investment hedges included in “Accumulated other comprehensive loss” (“AOCI”) on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets, and in “Other income (expense), net” in the Company’s consolidated statements of income:
		Gain or (Loss)						Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Other
		Recognized in AOCI						Income (Expense), net (Ineffective
		(Effective Portion)						Portion and Amount Excluded from
								Effectiveness Testing)
		As of			As of			Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		May 25,			November 24,			May 25,			May 26,			May 25,			May 26,
		2014			2013			2014			2013			2014			2013
		(Dollars in thousands)
	Forward foreign exchange contracts	$	4,637		$	4,637
	4.25% Yen-denominated Eurobonds due 2016	(21,040		)	(21,161		)	$	(112	)	$	1,576		$	104		$	3,904
	7.75% Euro senior notes due 2018	(33,301		)	(27,361		)	—			—			—			—
	Cumulative income taxes	19,435			17,186
	Total	$	(30,269	)	$	(26,699	)
	The table below provides data about the amount of gains and losses related to derivatives not designated as hedging instruments included in “Other income (expense), net” in the Company’s consolidated statements of income:
		Gain or (Loss)
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		May 25,			May 26,			May 25,			May 26,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
		(Dollars in thousands)
	Forward foreign exchange contracts:
	Realized	$	854		$	(3,487	)	$	6,769		$	(6,197	)
	Unrealized	(10,864		)	6,277			(12,343		)	6,169
	Total	$	(10,010	)	$	2,790		$	(5,574	)	$	(28	)

Debt

Debt	6 Months Ended
	25-May-14
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
DEBT	'
	DEBT
			May 25,		November 24,
			2014		2013
			(Dollars in thousands)
		Long-term debt
		Unsecured:
		4.25% Yen-denominated Eurobonds due 2016	$	39,320	$	39,545
		7.75% Euro senior notes due 2018	204,825		404,430
		7.625% senior notes due 2020	525,000		525,000
		6.875% senior notes due 2022	534,267		535,041
		Total unsecured	1,303,412		1,504,016
		Total long-term debt	$	1,303,412	$	1,504,016
		Short-term debt
		Secured:
		Senior revolving credit facility	$	100,000	$	—
		Unsecured:
		Short-term borrowings	37,927		41,861
		Total short-term debt	$	137,927	$	41,861
		Total long-term and short-term debt	$	1,441,339	$	1,545,877
	Senior Revolving Credit Facility
	On March 21, 2014, the Company amended and restated its senior secured revolving credit facility to extend the term through March 2019, subject to shortening if obligations under the Company's 7.75% Euro senior notes due 2018 (the "2018 Euro Notes") are outstanding on February 13, 2018. The terms of the amended and restated credit facility are similar to the terms under the original credit facility, except that of the maximum availability of $850.0 million, $350.0 million is secured by the U.S. Levi's® trademarks, an increase from the $250.0 million in the original credit facility. The interest rate for borrowings under the credit facility was reduced from LIBOR plus 150 – 275 basis points to LIBOR plus 125 – 200 basis points, depending on borrowing base availability, and the range of the rate for undrawn availability was reduced from 37.5 – 50 basis points to 25 – 30 basis points (depending on the Company's credit ratings). All other terms of the original credit agreement, including, without limitation, guarantees and security, covenants, events of default, have not been materially changed as a result of the amended and restated credit agreement and remain in full force and effect. During the three months ended May 25, 2014, the Company recorded a loss of $1.0 million on early extinguishment of debt related to the write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs.
	The Company’s unused availability under its senior secured revolving credit facility was $625.3 million at May 25, 2014, as the Company’s total availability of $693.4 million was reduced by $68.1 million of letters of credit and other credit usage allocated under the credit facility.
	Redemption of Euro Senior Notes due 2018
	On May 15, 2014, the Company redeemed €150.0 million in aggregate principal amount of its 2018 Euro Notes at a redemption price specified in the indenture governing the 2018 Euro Notes of 103.875% of the principal amount redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption. The Company used borrowings of $100.0 million from its senior secured revolving credit facility and cash on hand to fund the redemption. During the three months ended May 25, 2014, the Company recorded a loss of $10.2 million on early extinguishment of debt, which was comprised of redemption premiums of $8.0 million and the write-off of $2.2 million of unamortized debt issuance costs.
	Interest Rates on Borrowings
	The Company’s weighted-average interest rate on average borrowings outstanding during the three and six months ended May 25, 2014, was 7.93% and 7.89%, respectively, as compared to 7.70% and 7.29%, respectively, in the same periods of 2013.

Employee_Benefit_Plans

Employee Benefit Plans	6 Months Ended
	25-May-14
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS	'
	EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
	The following table summarizes the components of net periodic benefit cost and the changes recognized in “Accumulated other comprehensive loss” for the Company’s defined benefit pension plans and postretirement benefit plans:
		Pension Benefits						Postretirement Benefits
		Three Months Ended						Three Months Ended
		May 25,			May 26,			May 25,			May 26,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
		(Dollars in thousands)
	Net periodic benefit cost:
	Service cost	$	2,166		$	2,215		$	61		$	94
	Interest cost	13,776			12,994			1,277			1,240
	Expected return on plan assets	(14,036		)	(13,946		)	—			—
	Amortization of prior service benefit	(19		)	(17		)	(2		)	(122		)
	Amortization of actuarial loss	2,709			4,213			1,087			1,692
	Curtailment loss (gain)	4,211			(510		)	33			—
	Net settlement (gain) loss	(133		)	584			—			—
	Net periodic benefit cost	8,674			5,533			2,456			2,904
	Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss:
	Amortization of prior service benefit	19			17			2			122
	Amortization of actuarial loss	(2,709		)	(4,213		)	(1,087		)	(1,692		)
	Curtailment gain	115			949			—			—
	Net settlement gain (loss)	29			(184		)	—			—
	Total recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss	(2,546		)	(3,431		)	(1,085		)	(1,570		)
	Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	6,128		$	2,102		$	1,371		$	1,334
		Pension Benefits						Postretirement Benefits
		Six Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		May 25,			May 26,			May 25,			May 26,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
		(Dollars in thousands)
	Net periodic benefit cost:
	Service cost	$	4,325		$	4,496		$	129		$	188
	Interest cost	27,537			26,060			2,615			2,479
	Expected return on plan assets	(27,879		)	(27,960		)	—			—
	Amortization of prior service benefit	(36		)	(37		)	(3		)	(244		)
	Amortization of actuarial loss	5,405			8,431			2,076			3,383
	Curtailment loss (gain)	4,443			(510		)	733			—
	Net settlement (gain) loss	(73		)	629			—			—
	Net periodic benefit cost	13,722			11,109			5,550			5,806
	Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss:
	Amortization of prior service benefit	36			37			3			244
	Amortization of actuarial loss	(5,405		)	(8,431		)	(2,076		)	(3,383		)
	Curtailment gain	115			509			—			—
	Net settlement gain (loss)	4			(184		)	—			—
	Total recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss	(5,250		)	(8,069		)	(2,073		)	(3,139		)
	Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	8,472		$	3,040		$	3,477		$	2,667

Restructuring_Restructuring

Restructuring Restructuring	6 Months Ended
	25-May-14
Restructuring Liabilities Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Restructuring	'
	RESTRUCTURING
	On February 5, 2014, the Company's Board of Directors (the “Board”) endorsed a global productivity initiative designed to streamline operations and fuel long-term profitable growth. On March 26, 2014, the Company announced and began to implement the global productivity initiative, which will continue to be implemented in phases over the next nine to 15 months.
	The first phase of the global productivity initiative includes the elimination of approximately 800 positions within the Company’s global non-retail and non-manufacturing employee population, as well as initiating centrally-led cost-savings and productivity projects. The role eliminations reflect a reduction of management layers, an increase in spans of control, the removal of duplicative roles, a regrouping of country clusters and other structural changes. The elimination of positions within the United States and Asia was completed during the second quarter of 2014. Implementation of the global productivity initiative continued in the second quarter of 2014 with a focus on redesigning business processes and identifying opportunities to reduce costs, increase efficiencies and further streamline processes in supporting functions and supply chain.
	For the three and six months ended May 25, 2014, the Company recognized restructuring charges of $19.1 million and $77.0 million, respectively, which were recorded in "Restructuring" in the Company's consolidated statements of income. Related charges of $9.4 million and $15.8 million for the three and six months ended May 25, 2014, respectively, consist primarily of consulting fees for the Company's centrally-led cost-savings and productivity projects. These related charges represent costs incurred associated with ongoing operations to benefit future periods and were recorded in "Selling, general and administrative expenses" in the Company's consolidated statements of income.
	The table below summarizes the components of charges included in “Restructuring” in the Company’s consolidated statements of income:
		Three Months Ended					Six Months Ended
		May 25,			May 26,		May 25,			May 26,
		2014			2013		2014			2013
		(Dollars in thousands)
	Restructuring:
	Severance and employee-related benefits(1)	$	13,427		$	—	$	64,748		$	—
	Adjustments to severance and employee-related benefits	(3,045		)	—		(3,045		)	—
	Lease and other contract termination costs	—			—		—			—
	Other(2)	4,504			—		10,161			—
	Non-cash pension and postretirement curtailment losses(3)	4,219			—		5,176			—
	Total	$	19,105		$	—	$	77,040		$	—
	_____________
	-1	Severance and employee-related benefits relate to items such as severance, based on separation benefits provided by Company policy or statutory benefit plans, out-placement services and career counseling for employees affected by the global productivity initiative.
	-2	Other restructuring costs are expensed as incurred and primarily relate to consulting fees and legal expenses associated with exit activities.
	-3	Non-cash pension and postretirement curtailment losses resulting from the global productivity initiative are included in restructuring charges, with the associated liabilities included in "Pension liability" and "Postretirement medical benefit" in the Company's consolidated balance sheets.
	The Company anticipates that it will incur future additional restructuring charges related to the actions taken in the first half of 2014 for the global productivity initiative. Final estimates for headcount, timing and charges in certain areas of the international business are subject to completion of applicable local works council and other consultative processes. Additionally, the Company is unable at this time to make a good faith determination of cost estimates, or ranges of cost estimates, associated with future phases of the global productivity initiative. Cash payments for charges recognized to date are expected to be made in 2014 through the first half of 2015.
	The following table summarizes the activities associated with restructuring liabilities for the three and six months ended May 25, 2014, all of which are included in "Current liabilities" in the Company's consolidated balance sheets. In the table below, "Charges" represents the initial charge related to the restructuring activity. "Adjustments" includes revisions of estimates related to severance, employee-related benefits, lease and other contract termination costs, and other restructuring costs. "Payments" consists of cash payments for severance, employee-related benefits, lease and other contract termination costs, and other restructuring costs.
		Three Months Ended May 25, 2014
		Liabilities					Adjustments						Foreign Currency Fluctuation			Liabilities
		23-Feb-14			Charges					Payments						May 25, 2014
		(Dollars in thousands)
	Severance and employee-related benefits	$	51,321		$	13,427	$	(3,045	)	$	(13,477	)	$	(850	)	$	47,376
	Lease and other contract termination costs	—			—		—			—			—			—
	Other	5,657			4,504		—			(7,788		)	—			2,373
	Total	$	56,978		$	17,931	$	(3,045	)	$	(21,265	)	$	(850	)	$	49,749
		Six Months Ended May 25, 2014
		Liabilities					Adjustments						Foreign Currency Fluctuation			Liabilities
		November 24, 2013			Charges					Payments						May 25, 2014
		(Dollars in thousands)
	Severance and employee-related benefits	$	—		$	64,748	$	(3,045	)	$	(13,477	)	$	(850	)	$	47,376
	Lease and other contract termination costs	—			—		—			—			—			—
	Other	—			10,161		—			(7,788		)	—			2,373
	Total	$	—		$	74,909	$	(3,045	)	$	(21,265	)	$	(850	)	$	49,749

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	25-May-14
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	'
	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
	Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts
	The Company uses over-the-counter derivative instruments to manage its exposure to foreign currencies. The Company is exposed to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the counterparties to the forward foreign exchange contracts. However, the Company believes that its exposures are appropriately diversified across counterparties and that these counterparties are creditworthy financial institutions. Please see Note 3 for additional information.
	Other Contingencies
	Litigation.  There have been no material developments with respect to the information previously reported in the Company’s 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K related to legal proceedings.
	In the ordinary course of business, the Company has various pending cases involving contractual matters, facility and employee-related matters, distribution matters, product liability claims, trademark infringement and other matters. The Company does not believe any of these pending legal proceedings will have a material impact on its financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Dividend

Dividend	6 Months Ended
	25-May-14
Dividends [Abstract]	'
DIVIDEND	'
	DIVIDEND
	The Company paid a cash dividend of $30.0 million in the second quarter of 2014. The Company does not have an established annual dividend policy. The Company will continue to review its ability to pay cash dividends at least annually, and dividends may be declared at the discretion of the Board depending upon, among other factors, the income tax impact to the dividend recipients, the Company's financial condition and compliance with the terms of the Company's debt agreements.

Comprehensive_Income_Loss

Comprehensive Income (Loss)	6 Months Ended
	25-May-14
Equity [Abstract]	'
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	'
	ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
	The following is a summary of the components of “Accumulated other comprehensive loss,” net of related income taxes:
			May 25,			November 24,
			2014			2013
			(Dollars in thousands)
		Pension and postretirement benefits	$	(222,254	)	$	(226,772	)
		Net investment hedge losses	(30,269		)	(26,699		)
		Foreign currency translation losses	(50,397		)	(50,458		)
		Unrealized gain on marketable securities	1,758			1,266
		Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(301,162		)	(302,663		)
		Accumulated other comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	9,343			9,366
		Accumulated other comprehensive loss attributable to Levi Strauss & Co.	$	(310,505	)	$	(312,029	)
	No amounts were reclassified out of "Accumulated other comprehensive loss" into net income other than those that pertain to the Company's pension and postretirement benefit plans. Please see Note 5 for additional information. These amounts are included in "Selling, general and administrative expenses" in the consolidated statements of income.

Other_Income_Expense_Net

Other Income (Expense), Net	6 Months Ended
	25-May-14
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]	'
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET	'
	OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET
	The following table summarizes significant components of “Other income (expense), net”:
			Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
			May 25,			May 26,			May 25,			May 26,
			2014			2013			2014			2013
			(Dollars in thousands)
		Foreign exchange management (losses) gains(1)	$	(10,010	)	$	2,790		$	(5,574	)	$	(28	)
		Foreign currency transaction gains (losses)	3,163			(4,915		)	925			(518		)
		Interest income	401			390			1,028			781
		Investment income	—			—			307			2,805
		Other	324			905			1,375			2,196
		Total other income (expense), net	$	(6,122	)	$	(830	)	$	(1,939	)	$	5,236
	_____________
	-1	Gains and losses on forward foreign exchange contracts primarily result from currency fluctuations relative to negotiated contract rates. Losses in 2014 were primarily due to unfavorable currency fluctuations relative to negotiated contract rates of various currencies against the U.S. Dollar.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	25-May-14
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
INCOME TAXES	'
	INCOME TAXES
	The effective income tax rate was 26.6% for the six months ended May 25, 2014, compared to 29.7% for the same period ended May 26, 2013. The decrease in the effective tax rate in 2014 was primarily due to a $3.7 million tax benefit that the Company recorded during the six months ended May 25, 2014, as a result of reversing a deferred tax liability associated with undistributed foreign earnings.
	The Company historically planned to repatriate to the United States the undistributed earnings of its foreign subsidiaries, and accordingly, provided for a deferred tax liability totaling $3.7 million as of November 24, 2013. For the six months ended May 25, 2014, management made an assertion that $75.0 million of undistributed foreign earnings in certain foreign subsidiaries are indefinitely reinvested. As such, the Company recorded a $3.7 million tax benefit resulting from a reversal of the previously recorded deferred tax liability on undistributed foreign earnings.

Related_Parties

Related Parties	6 Months Ended
	25-May-14
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
RELATED PARTIES	'
	RELATED PARTIES
	Robert D. Haas, Chairman Emeritus of the Company and Peter E. Haas Jr., a director of the Company, are board members of the Levi Strauss Foundation, and Seth R. Jaffe, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, is Vice President of the Levi Strauss Foundation, which is not a consolidated entity of the Company. During the three- and six-month periods ended May 25, 2014, the Company donated $0.1 million and $5.3 million, respectively, to the Levi Strauss Foundation as compared to $0.4 million and $3.5 million, respectively, for the same prior-year periods.
	Peter E. Haas Jr. and Lisa Collier, Executive Vice President and President of Global Dockers® Brand, are President and board member, respectively, of the Red Tab Foundation, which is not a consolidated entity of the Company. During the three- and six-month periods ended May 25, 2014, the Company donated $0.5 million to the Red Tab Foundation.

Business_Segment_Information

Business Segment Information	6 Months Ended
	25-May-14
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION	'
	BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION
	The Company manages its business according to three regional segments: the Americas, Europe and Asia. The Company considers its chief executive officer to be the Company’s chief operating decision maker. The Company’s management, including the chief operating decision maker, manages business operations, evaluates performance and allocates resources based on the regional segments’ net revenues and operating income.
	Effective as of the beginning of 2014, the Company's reporting segments were revised to combine its Middle East and North Africa markets, previously managed by the Company's Europe region, with the Company's Asia Pacific region, which was renamed to Asia as a result of the change. Financial information attributable to these markets are not significant to any of the Company's regional segments individually in any of the periods presented herein, and accordingly, business segment information for the prior year has not been revised.
	Business segment information for the Company is as follows:
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		May 25,			May 26,			May 25,			May 26,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
		(Dollars in thousands)
	Net revenues:
	Americas	$	644,727		$	665,914		$	1,271,563		$	1,313,041
	Europe	260,994			253,117			561,420			549,704
	Asia	176,126			179,867			378,854			382,831
	Total net revenues	$	1,081,847		$	1,098,898		$	2,211,837		$	2,245,576
	Operating income:
	Americas	$	109,425		$	118,907		$	220,477		$	251,370
	Europe	38,188			36,709			109,594			99,635
	Asia	24,282			32,602			71,184			81,567
	Regional operating income	171,895			188,218			401,255			432,572
	Corporate:
	Restructuring	19,105			—			77,040			—
	Other corporate staff costs and expenses	87,662			88,581			165,431			151,480
	Corporate expenses	106,767			88,581			242,471			151,480
	Total operating income	65,128			99,637			158,784			281,092
	Interest expense	(31,310		)	(32,883		)	(63,139		)	(65,040		)
	Loss on early extinguishment of debt	(11,151		)	(575		)	(11,151		)	(689		)
	Other income (expense), net	(6,122		)	(830		)	(1,939		)	5,236
	Income before income taxes	$	16,545		$	65,349		$	82,555		$	220,599

Significant_Accounting_Policie1

Significant Accounting Policies Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	25-May-14
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Basis of accounting	'
	The unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Company and its wholly-owned and majority-owned foreign and domestic subsidiaries are prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information.
Consolidated entities policy	'
	The unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated.
Fiscal period	'
	The Company’s fiscal year ends on the last Sunday of November in each year, although the fiscal years of certain foreign subsidiaries end on November 30. Each quarter of both fiscal years 2014 and 2013 consists of 13 weeks, with the exception of the fourth quarter of 2014, which will consist of 14 weeks. All references to years relate to fiscal years rather than calendar years.
Subsequent events	'
	Subsequent events have been evaluated through the issuance date of these financial statements.
Use of estimates	'
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and the related notes to the consolidated financial statements. Estimates are based upon historical factors, current circumstances and the experience and judgment of the Company’s management. Management evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis and may employ outside experts to assist in its evaluations. Changes in such estimates, based on more accurate future information, or different assumptions or conditions, may affect amounts reported in future periods.
Restructuring Liabilities	'
	Upon approval of a restructuring plan, the Company records restructuring liabilities for employee severance and related termination benefits when they become probable and estimable for recurring arrangements. The Company records other costs associated with exit activities as they are incurred. The long-term portion of restructuring liabilities is included in “Other long-term liabilities” in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.
New accounting pronouncements	'
	There have been no developments to recently issued accounting standards, including the expected dates of adoption and estimated effects on the Company’s consolidated financial statements, from those disclosed in the Company’s 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K, except for the following, which have been grouped by their effective dates for the Company:
	First Quarter of 2017
	•	In June 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Stands Update No. 2014-12, "Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide that a Performance Target Could be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period," ("ASU 2014-12"). ASU 2014-12 requires that a performance target that affects vesting, and that could be achieved after the requisite service period, be treated as a performance condition. As such, the performance target should not be reflected in estimating the grant date fair value of the award. This update further clarifies that compensation cost should be recognized in the period in which it becomes probable that the performance target will be achieved and should represent the compensation cost attributable to the period(s) for which the requisite service has already been rendered. The Company does not anticipate that the adoption of this standard will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
	First Quarter of 2018
	•	In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Stands Update No. 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)," ("ASU 2014-09"). ASU 2014-09 outlines a new, single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. This new revenue recognition model provides a five-step analysis in determining when and how revenue is recognized. The new model will require revenue recognition to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration a company expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. The Company is currently assessing the impact that adopting this new accounting guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements and footnote disclosures.

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru1

Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	25-May-14
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value	'
	The following table presents the Company’s financial instruments that are carried at fair value:
		May 25, 2014						November 24, 2013
				Fair Value Estimated						Fair Value Estimated
				Using						Using
		Fair Value		Level 1 Inputs(1)		Level 2 Inputs(2)		Fair Value		Level 1 Inputs(1)		Level 2 Inputs(2)
		(Dollars in thousands)
	Financial assets carried at fair value
	Rabbi trust assets	$	24,861	$	24,861	$	—	$	23,752	$	23,752	$	—
	Forward foreign exchange contracts, net(3)	4,324		—		4,324		7,145		—		7,145
	Total	$	29,185	$	24,861	$	4,324	$	30,897	$	23,752	$	7,145
	Financial liabilities carried at fair value
	Forward foreign exchange contracts, net(3)	$	12,003	$	—	$	12,003	$	2,335	$	—	$	2,335
	_____________
	-1	Fair values estimated using Level 1 inputs are inputs which consist of quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date. Rabbi trust assets consist of a diversified portfolio of equity, fixed income and other securities.
	-2	Fair values estimated using Level 2 inputs are inputs, other than quoted prices, that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly and include among other things, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active or inactive as well as inputs other than quoted prices that are observable. For forward foreign exchange contracts, inputs include foreign currency exchange and interest rates and, where applicable, credit default swap prices.
	-3	The Company’s over-the-counter forward foreign exchange contracts are subject to International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. master agreements. These agreements permit the net-settlement of these contracts on a per-institution basis.
Financial liabilities carried at adjusted historical cost	'
	The following table presents the carrying value – including related accrued interest – and estimated fair value of the Company’s financial instruments that are carried at adjusted historical cost:
		May 25, 2014				November 24, 2013
		Carrying		Estimated Fair Value(1)		Carrying		Estimated Fair Value(1)
		Value				Value
		(Dollars in thousands)
	Financial liabilities carried at adjusted historical cost
	Senior revolving credit facility	$	100,078	$	99,578	$	—	$	—
	4.25% Yen-denominated Eurobonds due 2016	39,435		41,352		39,659		38,523
	7.75% Euro senior notes due 2018	205,315		213,252		405,304		432,098
	7.625% senior notes due 2020	526,223		571,504		526,112		577,956
	6.875% senior notes due 2022	536,773		594,207		537,447		588,275
	Short-term borrowings	38,140		38,140		41,976		41,976
	Total	$	1,445,964	$	1,558,033	$	1,550,498	$	1,678,828
	_____________
	-1	Fair value estimate incorporates mid-market price quotes

Derivative_Instruments_and_Hed1

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	25-May-14
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Carrying values of derivative instruments and non-derivative instruments	'
	The table below provides data about the carrying values of derivative instruments and non-derivative instruments:
		May 25, 2014									November 24, 2013
		Assets			(Liabilities)			Derivative Net Carrying Value			Assets			(Liabilities)			Derivative Net Carrying Value
		Carrying			Carrying						Carrying			Carrying
		Value			Value						Value			Value
		(Dollars in thousands)
	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
	Forward foreign exchange contracts	$	4,380		$	(56	)	$	4,324		$	11,145		$	(4,000	)	$	7,145
	Forward foreign exchange contracts	3,659			(15,662		)	(12,003		)	880			(3,215		)	(2,335		)
	Total	$	8,039		$	(15,718	)				$	12,025		$	(7,215	)
	Non-derivatives designated as hedging instruments
	4.25% Yen-denominated Eurobonds due 2016	$	—		$	(18,087	)				$	—		$	(20,564	)
	7.75% Euro senior notes due 2018	—			(204,825		)				—			(404,430		)
	Total	$	—		$	(222,912	)				$	—		$	(424,994	)
Offsetting assets and liabilities	'
	The Company's over-the-counter forward foreign exchange contracts are subject to International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. master agreements. These agreements permit the net settlement of these contracts on a per-institution basis. The table below presents, by type of financial instrument, the gross amounts of the Company's derivative instruments, amounts offset due to master netting arrangements with the Company's various counterparties, and the net amounts recognized on the Company's consolidated balance sheets:
		May 25, 2014									November 24, 2013
		Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets / (Liabilities)			Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position			Net Amounts of Assets / (Liabilities) Presented in the Statement of Financial Position			Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets / (Liabilities)			Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position			Net Amounts of Assets / (Liabilities) Presented in the Statement of Financial Position
		(Dollars in thousands)
	Over-the-counter forward foreign exchange contracts
	Financial assets	$	4,049		$	(3,715	)	$	334		$	8,600		$	(4,880	)	$	3,720
	Financial liabilities	(13,017		)	3,715			(9,302		)	(5,855		)	4,880			(975		)
	Total							$	(8,968	)							$	2,745
	Embedded derivative contracts
	Financial assets	$	3,990		$	—		$	3,990		$	3,425		$	—		$	3,425
	Financial liabilities	(2,701		)	—			(2,701		)	(1,360		)	—			(1,360		)
	Total							$	1,289								$	2,065
Gains and losses included in AOCI	'
	The table below provides data about the amount of gains and losses related to derivative instruments and non-derivative instruments designated as net investment hedges included in “Accumulated other comprehensive loss” (“AOCI”) on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets, and in “Other income (expense), net” in the Company’s consolidated statements of income:
		Gain or (Loss)						Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Other
		Recognized in AOCI						Income (Expense), net (Ineffective
		(Effective Portion)						Portion and Amount Excluded from
								Effectiveness Testing)
		As of			As of			Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		May 25,			November 24,			May 25,			May 26,			May 25,			May 26,
		2014			2013			2014			2013			2014			2013
		(Dollars in thousands)
	Forward foreign exchange contracts	$	4,637		$	4,637
	4.25% Yen-denominated Eurobonds due 2016	(21,040		)	(21,161		)	$	(112	)	$	1,576		$	104		$	3,904
	7.75% Euro senior notes due 2018	(33,301		)	(27,361		)	—			—			—			—
	Cumulative income taxes	19,435			17,186
	Total	$	(30,269	)	$	(26,699	)
Gains and losses included in statements of income	'
	The table below provides data about the amount of gains and losses related to derivatives not designated as hedging instruments included in “Other income (expense), net” in the Company’s consolidated statements of income:
		Gain or (Loss)
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		May 25,			May 26,			May 25,			May 26,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
		(Dollars in thousands)
	Forward foreign exchange contracts:
	Realized	$	854		$	(3,487	)	$	6,769		$	(6,197	)
	Unrealized	(10,864		)	6,277			(12,343		)	6,169
	Total	$	(10,010	)	$	2,790		$	(5,574	)	$	(28	)

Debt_Tables

Debt (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	25-May-14
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of long-term and short-term debt instruments	'
			May 25,		November 24,
			2014		2013
			(Dollars in thousands)
		Long-term debt
		Unsecured:
		4.25% Yen-denominated Eurobonds due 2016	$	39,320	$	39,545
		7.75% Euro senior notes due 2018	204,825		404,430
		7.625% senior notes due 2020	525,000		525,000
		6.875% senior notes due 2022	534,267		535,041
		Total unsecured	1,303,412		1,504,016
		Total long-term debt	$	1,303,412	$	1,504,016
		Short-term debt
		Secured:
		Senior revolving credit facility	$	100,000	$	—
		Unsecured:
		Short-term borrowings	37,927		41,861
		Total short-term debt	$	137,927	$	41,861
		Total long-term and short-term debt	$	1,441,339	$	1,545,877

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Tables

Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	25-May-14
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of defined benefit plans disclosures	'
	The following table summarizes the components of net periodic benefit cost and the changes recognized in “Accumulated other comprehensive loss” for the Company’s defined benefit pension plans and postretirement benefit plans:
		Pension Benefits						Postretirement Benefits
		Three Months Ended						Three Months Ended
		May 25,			May 26,			May 25,			May 26,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
		(Dollars in thousands)
	Net periodic benefit cost:
	Service cost	$	2,166		$	2,215		$	61		$	94
	Interest cost	13,776			12,994			1,277			1,240
	Expected return on plan assets	(14,036		)	(13,946		)	—			—
	Amortization of prior service benefit	(19		)	(17		)	(2		)	(122		)
	Amortization of actuarial loss	2,709			4,213			1,087			1,692
	Curtailment loss (gain)	4,211			(510		)	33			—
	Net settlement (gain) loss	(133		)	584			—			—
	Net periodic benefit cost	8,674			5,533			2,456			2,904
	Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss:
	Amortization of prior service benefit	19			17			2			122
	Amortization of actuarial loss	(2,709		)	(4,213		)	(1,087		)	(1,692		)
	Curtailment gain	115			949			—			—
	Net settlement gain (loss)	29			(184		)	—			—
	Total recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss	(2,546		)	(3,431		)	(1,085		)	(1,570		)
	Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	6,128		$	2,102		$	1,371		$	1,334
		Pension Benefits						Postretirement Benefits
		Six Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		May 25,			May 26,			May 25,			May 26,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
		(Dollars in thousands)
	Net periodic benefit cost:
	Service cost	$	4,325		$	4,496		$	129		$	188
	Interest cost	27,537			26,060			2,615			2,479
	Expected return on plan assets	(27,879		)	(27,960		)	—			—
	Amortization of prior service benefit	(36		)	(37		)	(3		)	(244		)
	Amortization of actuarial loss	5,405			8,431			2,076			3,383
	Curtailment loss (gain)	4,443			(510		)	733			—
	Net settlement (gain) loss	(73		)	629			—			—
	Net periodic benefit cost	13,722			11,109			5,550			5,806
	Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss:
	Amortization of prior service benefit	36			37			3			244
	Amortization of actuarial loss	(5,405		)	(8,431		)	(2,076		)	(3,383		)
	Curtailment gain	115			509			—			—
	Net settlement gain (loss)	4			(184		)	—			—
	Total recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss	(5,250		)	(8,069		)	(2,073		)	(3,139		)
	Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	8,472		$	3,040		$	3,477		$	2,667

Restructuring_Charges_Tables

Restructuring Charges (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	25-May-14
Restructuring Liabilities Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Composition of Restructuring Charges	'
	The table below summarizes the components of charges included in “Restructuring” in the Company’s consolidated statements of income:
		Three Months Ended					Six Months Ended
		May 25,			May 26,		May 25,			May 26,
		2014			2013		2014			2013
		(Dollars in thousands)
	Restructuring:
	Severance and employee-related benefits(1)	$	13,427		$	—	$	64,748		$	—
	Adjustments to severance and employee-related benefits	(3,045		)	—		(3,045		)	—
	Lease and other contract termination costs	—			—		—			—
	Other(2)	4,504			—		10,161			—
	Non-cash pension and postretirement curtailment losses(3)	4,219			—		5,176			—
	Total	$	19,105		$	—	$	77,040		$	—
	_____________
	-1	Severance and employee-related benefits relate to items such as severance, based on separation benefits provided by Company policy or statutory benefit plans, out-placement services and career counseling for employees affected by the global productivity initiative.
	-2	Other restructuring costs are expensed as incurred and primarily relate to consulting fees and legal expenses associated with exit activities.
	-3	Non-cash pension and postretirement curtailment losses resulting from the global productivity initiative are included in restructuring charges, with the associated liabilities included in "Pension liability" and "Postretirement medical benefit" in the Company's consolidated balance sheets.
Restructuring Liability Rollforward	'
	The following table summarizes the activities associated with restructuring liabilities for the three and six months ended May 25, 2014, all of which are included in "Current liabilities" in the Company's consolidated balance sheets. In the table below, "Charges" represents the initial charge related to the restructuring activity. "Adjustments" includes revisions of estimates related to severance, employee-related benefits, lease and other contract termination costs, and other restructuring costs. "Payments" consists of cash payments for severance, employee-related benefits, lease and other contract termination costs, and other restructuring costs.
		Three Months Ended May 25, 2014
		Liabilities					Adjustments						Foreign Currency Fluctuation			Liabilities
		23-Feb-14			Charges					Payments						May 25, 2014
		(Dollars in thousands)
	Severance and employee-related benefits	$	51,321		$	13,427	$	(3,045	)	$	(13,477	)	$	(850	)	$	47,376
	Lease and other contract termination costs	—			—		—			—			—			—
	Other	5,657			4,504		—			(7,788		)	—			2,373
	Total	$	56,978		$	17,931	$	(3,045	)	$	(21,265	)	$	(850	)	$	49,749
		Six Months Ended May 25, 2014
		Liabilities					Adjustments						Foreign Currency Fluctuation			Liabilities
		November 24, 2013			Charges					Payments						May 25, 2014
		(Dollars in thousands)
	Severance and employee-related benefits	$	—		$	64,748	$	(3,045	)	$	(13,477	)	$	(850	)	$	47,376
	Lease and other contract termination costs	—			—		—			—			—			—
	Other	—			10,161		—			(7,788		)	—			2,373
	Total	$	—		$	74,909	$	(3,045	)	$	(21,265	)	$	(850	)	$	49,749

Comprehensive_Income_Loss_Tabl

Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	25-May-14
Equity [Abstract]	'
Schedule of accumulated other comprehensive income (Loss)	'
	The following is a summary of the components of “Accumulated other comprehensive loss,” net of related income taxes:
			May 25,			November 24,
			2014			2013
			(Dollars in thousands)
		Pension and postretirement benefits	$	(222,254	)	$	(226,772	)
		Net investment hedge losses	(30,269		)	(26,699		)
		Foreign currency translation losses	(50,397		)	(50,458		)
		Unrealized gain on marketable securities	1,758			1,266
		Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(301,162		)	(302,663		)
		Accumulated other comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	9,343			9,366
		Accumulated other comprehensive loss attributable to Levi Strauss & Co.	$	(310,505	)	$	(312,029	)

Other_Income_Expense_Net_Table

Other Income (Expense), Net (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	25-May-14
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]	'
Schedule of other nonoperating income (expense)	'
	The following table summarizes significant components of “Other income (expense), net”:
			Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
			May 25,			May 26,			May 25,			May 26,
			2014			2013			2014			2013
			(Dollars in thousands)
		Foreign exchange management (losses) gains(1)	$	(10,010	)	$	2,790		$	(5,574	)	$	(28	)
		Foreign currency transaction gains (losses)	3,163			(4,915		)	925			(518		)
		Interest income	401			390			1,028			781
		Investment income	—			—			307			2,805
		Other	324			905			1,375			2,196
		Total other income (expense), net	$	(6,122	)	$	(830	)	$	(1,939	)	$	5,236
	_____________
	-1	Gains and losses on forward foreign exchange contracts primarily result from currency fluctuations relative to negotiated contract rates. Losses in 2014 were primarily due to unfavorable currency fluctuations relative to negotiated contract rates of various currencies against the U.S. Dollar.

Business_Segment_Information_T

Business Segment Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	25-May-14
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]	'
	Business segment information for the Company is as follows:
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		May 25,			May 26,			May 25,			May 26,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
		(Dollars in thousands)
	Net revenues:
	Americas	$	644,727		$	665,914		$	1,271,563		$	1,313,041
	Europe	260,994			253,117			561,420			549,704
	Asia	176,126			179,867			378,854			382,831
	Total net revenues	$	1,081,847		$	1,098,898		$	2,211,837		$	2,245,576
	Operating income:
	Americas	$	109,425		$	118,907		$	220,477		$	251,370
	Europe	38,188			36,709			109,594			99,635
	Asia	24,282			32,602			71,184			81,567
	Regional operating income	171,895			188,218			401,255			432,572
	Corporate:
	Restructuring	19,105			—			77,040			—
	Other corporate staff costs and expenses	87,662			88,581			165,431			151,480
	Corporate expenses	106,767			88,581			242,471			151,480
	Total operating income	65,128			99,637			158,784			281,092
	Interest expense	(31,310		)	(32,883		)	(63,139		)	(65,040		)
	Loss on early extinguishment of debt	(11,151		)	(575		)	(11,151		)	(689		)
	Other income (expense), net	(6,122		)	(830		)	(1,939		)	5,236
	Income before income taxes	$	16,545		$	65,349		$	82,555		$	220,599

Significant_Accounting_Policie2

Significant Accounting Policies (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2014	25-May-14	26-May-13
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'	'	'
Number of weeks in a quarter	'14	'13	'13

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru2

Fair Value of Financial Instruments-fair value (Details) (Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member], USD $)	25-May-14		Nov. 24, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Level 1 Inputs [Member]	'		'
Financial assets carried at fair value	'		'
Rabbi trust assets	$24,861	[1]	$23,752	[1]
Forward foreign exchange contracts, net	0	[1],[2]	0	[1],[2]
Total	24,861	[1]	23,752	[1]
Financial liabilities carried at fair value	'		'
Forward foreign exchange contracts, net	0	[1],[2]	0	[1],[2]
Level 2 Inputs [Member]	'		'
Financial assets carried at fair value	'		'
Rabbi trust assets	0	[3]	0	[3]
Forward foreign exchange contracts, net	4,324	[2],[3]	7,145	[2],[3]
Total	4,324	[3]	7,145	[3]
Financial liabilities carried at fair value	'		'
Forward foreign exchange contracts, net	12,003	[2],[3]	2,335	[2],[3]
Fair Value [Member]	'		'
Financial assets carried at fair value	'		'
Rabbi trust assets	24,861		23,752
Forward foreign exchange contracts, net	4,324	[2]	7,145	[2]
Total	29,185		30,897
Financial liabilities carried at fair value	'		'
Forward foreign exchange contracts, net	$12,003	[2]	$2,335	[2]
[1]	Fair values estimated using Level 1 inputs are inputs which consist of quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date. Rabbi trust assets consist of a diversified portfolio of equity, fixed income and other securities.
[2]	The Company’s over-the-counter forward foreign exchange contracts are subject to International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. master agreements. These agreements permit the net-settlement of these contracts on a per-institution basis.
[3]	Fair values estimated using Level 2 inputs are inputs, other than quoted prices, that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly and include among other things, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active or inactive as well as inputs other than quoted prices that are observable. For forward foreign exchange contracts, inputs include foreign currency exchange and interest rates and, where applicable, credit default swap prices.

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru3

Fair Value of Financial Instruments-adjusted historical cost (Details) (USD $)

25-May-14

25-May-14

25-May-14

25-May-14

25-May-14

25-May-14

25-May-14

Nov. 24, 2013

25-May-14

Nov. 24, 2013

25-May-14

Nov. 24, 2013

25-May-14

Nov. 24, 2013

25-May-14

Nov. 24, 2013

25-May-14

Nov. 24, 2013

25-May-14

Nov. 24, 2013

25-May-14

Nov. 24, 2013

25-May-14

Nov. 24, 2013

25-May-14

Nov. 24, 2013

25-May-14

Nov. 25, 2012

25-May-14

Nov. 25, 2012

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Senior notes [Member]

Senior notes [Member]

Senior notes [Member]

Bonds [Member]

Carrying Value [Member]

Carrying Value [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Senior revolving credit facility [Member]

Senior revolving credit facility [Member]

Senior revolving credit facility [Member]

Senior revolving credit facility [Member]

7.75% Euro senior notes due 2018 [Member]

7.625% senior notes due 2020 [Member]

6.875% senior notes due 2022 [Member]

4.25% Yen-denominated Eurobonds, due 2016 [Member]

Senior notes [Member]

Bonds [Member]

Carrying Value [Member]

Carrying Value [Member]

Carrying Value [Member]

Carrying Value [Member]

Carrying Value [Member]

Carrying Value [Member]

Carrying Value [Member]

Carrying Value [Member]

Carrying Value [Member]

Carrying Value [Member]

Fair Value [Member]

Fair Value [Member]

Fair Value [Member]

Fair Value [Member]

Fair Value [Member]

Fair Value [Member]

Fair Value [Member]

Fair Value [Member]

Fair Value [Member]

Fair Value [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]

7.75% Euro senior notes due 2018 [Member]

4.25% Yen-denominated Eurobonds, due 2016 [Member]

Senior notes [Member]

Senior notes [Member]

Senior notes [Member]

Senior notes [Member]

Senior notes [Member]

Senior notes [Member]

Bonds [Member]

Bonds [Member]

Senior notes [Member]

Senior notes [Member]

Senior notes [Member]

Senior notes [Member]

Senior notes [Member]

Senior notes [Member]

Bonds [Member]

Bonds [Member]

Carrying Value [Member]

Carrying Value [Member]

Fair Value [Member]

Fair Value [Member]

7.75% Euro senior notes due 2018 [Member]

7.75% Euro senior notes due 2018 [Member]

7.625% senior notes due 2020 [Member]

7.625% senior notes due 2020 [Member]

6.875% senior notes due 2022 [Member]

6.875% senior notes due 2022 [Member]

4.25% Yen-denominated Eurobonds, due 2016 [Member]

4.25% Yen-denominated Eurobonds, due 2016 [Member]

7.75% Euro senior notes due 2018 [Member]

7.75% Euro senior notes due 2018 [Member]

7.625% senior notes due 2020 [Member]

7.625% senior notes due 2020 [Member]

6.875% senior notes due 2022 [Member]

6.875% senior notes due 2022 [Member]

4.25% Yen-denominated Eurobonds, due 2016 [Member]

4.25% Yen-denominated Eurobonds, due 2016 [Member]

Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]

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Long-term Debt, Fair Value

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$205,315

$405,304

$526,223

$526,112

$536,773

$537,447

$39,435

$39,659

'

'

$213,252

[1]

$432,098

[1]

$571,504

[1]

$577,956

[1]

$594,207

[1]

$588,275

[1]

$41,352

[1]

$38,523

[1]

'

'

'

'

Stated interest rate

7.75%

7.63%

6.88%

4.25%

7.75%

4.25%

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Short-term debt carried at adjusted historical cost

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38,140

41,976

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38,140

[1]

41,976

[1]

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100,078

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99,578

[1]

0

[1]

Total financial liabilities carried at adjusted historical cost

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$1,445,964

$1,550,498

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$1,558,033

[1]

$1,678,828

[1]

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[1]

Fair value estimate incorporates mid-market price quotes

Derivative_Instruments_and_Hed2

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities-Balance Sheet (Details) (USD $)	25-May-14	Nov. 24, 2013
Carrying Value [Member]	'	'
Carrying Value, Balance Sheet Location By Contract Type, By Hedging Designation [Line Items]	'	'
Hedging assets	$0	$0
Hedging liabilities	-222,912,000	-424,994,000
Carrying Value [Member] | Forward foreign exchange contracts [Member]	'	'
Carrying Value, Balance Sheet Location By Contract Type, By Hedging Designation [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative Asset, net	8,039,000	12,025,000
Derivative Liability, net	-15,718,000	-7,215,000
Carrying Value [Member] | Other assets [Member] | Forward foreign exchange contracts [Member]	'	'
Carrying Value, Balance Sheet Location By Contract Type, By Hedging Designation [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative asset, gross asset	4,380,000	11,145,000
Derivative liability, gross asset	-56,000	-4,000,000
Derivative Asset, Net Carrying Value	4,324,000	7,145,000
Carrying Value [Member] | Other accrued liabilities [Member] | Forward foreign exchange contracts [Member]	'	'
Carrying Value, Balance Sheet Location By Contract Type, By Hedging Designation [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative asset, gross liability	3,659,000	880,000
Derivative Liability, gross liability	-15,662,000	-3,215,000
Derivative Liability, Net Carrying Value	-12,003,000	-2,335,000
Bonds [Member] | 4.25% Yen-denominated Eurobonds, due 2016 [Member]	'	'
Carrying Value, Balance Sheet Location By Contract Type, By Hedging Designation [Line Items]	'	'
Stated interest rate	4.25%	'
Bonds [Member] | 4.25% Yen-denominated Eurobonds, due 2016 [Member] | Carrying Value [Member]	'	'
Carrying Value, Balance Sheet Location By Contract Type, By Hedging Designation [Line Items]	'	'
Stated interest rate	4.25%	'
Hedging assets	0	0
Hedging liabilities	-18,087,000	-20,564,000
Senior notes [Member] | 7.75% Euro senior notes due 2018 [Member]	'	'
Carrying Value, Balance Sheet Location By Contract Type, By Hedging Designation [Line Items]	'	'
Stated interest rate	7.75%	'
Senior notes [Member] | 7.75% Euro senior notes due 2018 [Member] | Carrying Value [Member]	'	'
Carrying Value, Balance Sheet Location By Contract Type, By Hedging Designation [Line Items]	'	'
Stated interest rate	7.75%	'
Hedging assets	0	0
Hedging liabilities	-204,825,000	-404,430,000
Long [Member]	'	'
Carrying Value, Balance Sheet Location By Contract Type, By Hedging Designation [Line Items]	'	'
Forward foreign exchange contracts	570,700,000	'
Short [Member]	'	'
Carrying Value, Balance Sheet Location By Contract Type, By Hedging Designation [Line Items]	'	'
Forward foreign exchange contracts	$450,100,000	'

Derivative_Instruments_and_Hed3

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure-Offsetting Assets and Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	25-May-14	Nov. 24, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Forward foreign exchange contracts [Member]	'	'
Derivative Asset [Abstract]	'	'
Derivative asset, gross asset	$4,049	$8,600
Financial Assets, Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position	-3,715	-4,880
Derivative Asset, Net Amounts of Assets Presented in the Statement of Financial Position	334	3,720
Derivative Liability [Abstract]	'	'
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	-13,017	-5,855
Financial Liabilities, Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position	3,715	4,880
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral	-9,302	-975
Total, Over-the-Counter Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts	-8,968	2,745
Embedded Derivative Financial Instruments [Member]	'	'
Derivative Asset [Abstract]	'	'
Derivative asset, gross asset	3,990	3,425
Financial Assets, Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position	0	0
Derivative Asset, Net Amounts of Assets Presented in the Statement of Financial Position	3,990	3,425
Derivative Liability [Abstract]	'	'
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	-2,701	-1,360
Financial Liabilities, Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position	0	0
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral	-2,701	-1,360
Total Embedded Derivative Contracts	$1,289	$2,065

Derivative_Instruments_and_Hed4

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities-Income Statement (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	25-May-14	26-May-13	25-May-14	26-May-13	Nov. 24, 2013
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Cumulative income taxes, gain or (loss) recognized in AOCI	$19,435	'	$19,435	'	$17,186
Total, gain or (loss) recognized in AOCI	-30,269	'	-30,269	'	-26,699
Forward foreign exchange contracts [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Forward foreign exchange contracts, gain of (loss) recognized in AOCI	4,637	'	4,637	'	4,637
4.25% Yen-denominated Eurobonds, due 2016 [Member] | Bonds [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Non-derivative hedging instruments-gain or (loss) recognized in AOCI	-21,040	'	-21,040	'	-21,161
Non-derivative hedging instruments-gain or (loss) recognized in other income	-112	1,576	104	3,904	'
7.75% Euro senior notes due 2018 [Member] | Senior notes [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Non-derivative hedging instruments-gain or (loss) recognized in AOCI	-33,301	'	-33,301	'	-27,361
Non-derivative hedging instruments-gain or (loss) recognized in other income	$0	$0	$0	$0	'

Derivative_Instruments_and_Hed5

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities-Realized & Unrealized (Details) (Forward foreign exchange contracts [Member], Other Income [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	25-May-14	26-May-13	25-May-14	26-May-13
Forward foreign exchange contracts [Member] | Other Income [Member]	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Realized	$854	($3,487)	$6,769	($6,197)
Unrealized	-10,864	6,277	-12,343	6,169
Total	($10,010)	$2,790	($5,574)	($28)

Debt_Table_Details

Debt Table (Details) (USD $)

25-May-14

Nov. 24, 2013

25-May-14

Nov. 24, 2013

25-May-14

Nov. 24, 2013

25-May-14

Nov. 24, 2013

25-May-14

Nov. 24, 2013

25-May-14

Nov. 24, 2013

25-May-14

Nov. 25, 2012

25-May-14

Nov. 24, 2013

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Unsecured: [Member]

Unsecured: [Member]

4.25% Yen-denominated Eurobonds, due 2016 [Member]

4.25% Yen-denominated Eurobonds, due 2016 [Member]

7.75% Euro senior notes due 2018 [Member]

7.75% Euro senior notes due 2018 [Member]

7.625% senior notes due 2020 [Member]

7.625% senior notes due 2020 [Member]

6.875% senior notes due 2022 [Member]

6.875% senior notes due 2022 [Member]

Senior revolving credit facility [Member]

Senior revolving credit facility [Member]

Short-term borrowings [Member]

Short-term borrowings [Member]

Bonds [Member]

Bonds [Member]

Senior notes [Member]

Senior notes [Member]

Senior notes [Member]

Senior notes [Member]

Senior notes [Member]

Senior notes [Member]

Schedule of Long-term and Short-term Debt Instruments [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Long-term debt

$1,303,412

$1,504,016

$1,303,412

$1,504,016

$39,320

$39,545

$204,825

$404,430

$525,000

$525,000

$534,267

$535,041

'

'

'

'

Short-term debt

137,927

41,861

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

100,000

0

37,927

41,861

Long-term and short-term debt

$1,441,339

$1,545,877

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage

'

'

'

'

4.25%

'

7.75%

'

7.63%

'

6.88%

'

'

'

'

'

Debt_Textuals_Details

Debt Textuals (Details)

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

25-May-14

26-May-13

25-May-14

26-May-13

Nov. 24, 2013

25-May-14

25-May-14

25-May-14

25-May-14

25-May-14

25-May-14

Mar. 21, 2014

25-May-14

25-May-14

Mar. 21, 2014

25-May-14

Nov. 25, 2012

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Senior revolving credit facility [Member]

Senior notes [Member]

Senior notes [Member]

Senior notes [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Senior revolving credit facility [Member]

Senior revolving credit facility [Member]

USD ($)

7.75% Euro senior notes due 2018 [Member]

7.75% Euro senior notes due 2018 [Member]

6.875% senior notes due 2022 [Member]

Senior revolving credit facility [Member]

Senior revolving credit facility [Member]

Senior revolving credit facility [Member]

Senior revolving credit facility [Member]

Senior revolving credit facility [Member]

Senior revolving credit facility [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

Debt Instruments [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage

'

'

'

'

'

'

7.75%

7.75%

6.88%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Updated Maximum Total availability

'

'

'

'

'

$850,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Senior Revolving Credit Facility, Amended Secured Amount

'

'

'

'

'

350,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Senior Revolving Credit Facility, Secured Amount

'

'

'

'

'

250,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Unused availability

'

'

'

'

'

625,300,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity

'

'

'

'

'

693,400,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Letters of credit and other credit usage

'

'

'

'

'

-68,100,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Extinguishment of Debt, Amount

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

150,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage

'

'

'

'

'

'

103.88%

103.88%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Short-term Debt

137,927,000

'

137,927,000

'

41,861,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

100,000,000

0

Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1.25%

1.50%

'

2.00%

2.75%

'

'

'

Debt Instrument, Unused Borrowing Capacity, Percent Fee

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.38%

0.38%

0.25%

0.50%

0.50%

0.30%

'

'

Weighted-average interest rate

7.93%

7.70%

7.89%

7.29%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

-11,151,000

-575,000

-11,151,000

-689,000

'

1,000,000

10,200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Extinguishment of Debt, Gains (Losses), Redemption Premium

'

'

'

'

'

'

8,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost

'

'

'

'

'

'

$2,200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Details

Employee Benefit Plans (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	25-May-14	26-May-13	25-May-14	26-May-13
Net periodic benefit cost (income):	'	'	'	'
Curtailment loss (gain)	'	'	$0	($510)
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss:	'	'	'	'
Total recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss	-2,216	-3,199	-4,518	-7,108
Pension Benefits [Member]	'	'	'	'
Net periodic benefit cost (income):	'	'	'	'
Service cost	2,166	2,215	4,325	4,496
Interest cost	13,776	12,994	27,537	26,060
Expected return on plan assets	-14,036	-13,946	-27,879	-27,960
Amortization of prior service benefit	-19	-17	-36	-37
Amortization of actuarial loss	2,709	4,213	5,405	8,431
Curtailment loss (gain)	4,211	-510	4,443	-510
Net settlement (gain) loss	-133	584	-73	629
Net periodic benefit cost	8,674	5,533	13,722	11,109
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss:	'	'	'	'
Amortization of prior service benefit	19	17	36	37
Amortization of actuarial loss	-2,709	-4,213	-5,405	-8,431
Curtailment gain	115	949	115	509
Net settlement gain (loss)	29	-184	4	-184
Total recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss	-2,546	-3,431	-5,250	-8,069
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and accumulated other comprehensive loss	6,128	2,102	8,472	3,040
Postretirement Benefits [Member]	'	'	'	'
Net periodic benefit cost (income):	'	'	'	'
Service cost	61	94	129	188
Interest cost	1,277	1,240	2,615	2,479
Expected return on plan assets	0	0	0	0
Amortization of prior service benefit	-2	-122	-3	-244
Amortization of actuarial loss	1,087	1,692	2,076	3,383
Curtailment loss (gain)	33	0	733	0
Net settlement (gain) loss	0	0	0	0
Net periodic benefit cost	2,456	2,904	5,550	5,806
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss:	'	'	'	'
Amortization of prior service benefit	2	122	3	244
Amortization of actuarial loss	-1,087	-1,692	-2,076	-3,383
Curtailment gain	0	0	0	0
Net settlement gain (loss)	0	0	0	0
Total recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss	-1,085	-1,570	-2,073	-3,139
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and accumulated other comprehensive loss	$1,371	$1,334	$3,477	$2,667

Restructuring_Restructuring_Li

Restructuring Restructuring Liabilities Textuals (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	25-May-14	26-May-13	25-May-14	26-May-13
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Approximate Number of Positions Eliminated	'	'	800	'
Restructuring Charges	$19,105,000	$0	$77,040,000	$0
Other General and Administrative Expense	$9,400,000	'	$15,800,000	'

Restructuring_Restructuring_Ch

Restructuring Restructuring Charges Table (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	25-May-14		26-May-13		25-May-14		26-May-13
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Initial Restructuring Charge	$17,931		'		$74,909		'
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment	-3,045		'		-3,045		'
Noncash Restructuring Charges	-4,219	[1]	0	[1]	-5,176	[1]	0	[1]
Restructuring Charges	19,105		0		77,040		0
Employee Severance [Member]	'		'		'		'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Initial Restructuring Charge	13,427	[2]	0	[2]	64,748	[2]	0	[2]
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment	-3,045		0		-3,045		0
Contract Termination [Member]	'		'		'		'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Initial Restructuring Charge	0		0		0		0
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment	0		'		0		'
Other Restructuring [Member]	'		'		'		'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Initial Restructuring Charge	4,504	[3]	0	[3]	10,161	[3]	0	[3]
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment	$0		'		$0		'
[1]	Non-cash pension and postretirement curtailment losses resulting from the global productivity initiative are included in restructuring charges, with the associated liabilities included in "Pension liability" and "Postretirement medical benefit" in the Company's consolidated balance sheets.
[2]	Severance and employee-related benefits relate to items such as severance, based on separation benefits provided by Company policy or statutory benefit plans, out-placement services and career counseling for employees affected by the global productivity initiative.
[3]	Other restructuring costs are expensed as incurred and primarily relate to consulting fees and legal expenses associated with exit activities.

Restructuring_Liabilities_Tabl

Restructuring Liabilities Table (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	25-May-14		26-May-13		25-May-14		26-May-13
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'		'		'		'
Restructuring Reserve	$56,978		'		$0		'
Initial Restructuring Charge	17,931		'		74,909		'
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment	-3,045		'		-3,045		'
Payments for Restructuring	-21,265		'		-21,265		'
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment	-850		'		-850		'
Restructuring Reserve	49,749		'		49,749		'
Employee Severance [Member]	'		'		'		'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'		'		'		'
Restructuring Reserve	51,321		'		0		'
Initial Restructuring Charge	13,427	[1]	0	[1]	64,748	[1]	0	[1]
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment	-3,045		0		-3,045		0
Payments for Restructuring	-13,477		'		-13,477		'
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment	-850		'		-850		'
Restructuring Reserve	47,376		'		47,376		'
Contract Termination [Member]	'		'		'		'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'		'		'		'
Restructuring Reserve	0		'		0		'
Initial Restructuring Charge	0		0		0		0
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment	0		'		0		'
Payments for Restructuring	0		'		0		'
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment	0		'		0		'
Restructuring Reserve	0		'		0		'
Other Restructuring [Member]	'		'		'		'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'		'		'		'
Restructuring Reserve	5,657		'		0		'
Initial Restructuring Charge	4,504	[2]	0	[2]	10,161	[2]	0	[2]
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment	0		'		0		'
Payments for Restructuring	-7,788		'		-7,788		'
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment	0		'		0		'
Restructuring Reserve	$2,373		'		$2,373		'
[1]	Severance and employee-related benefits relate to items such as severance, based on separation benefits provided by Company policy or statutory benefit plans, out-placement services and career counseling for employees affected by the global productivity initiative.
[2]	Other restructuring costs are expensed as incurred and primarily relate to consulting fees and legal expenses associated with exit activities.

Dividend_Details

Dividend (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	25-May-14	25-May-14	26-May-13
Dividends [Abstract]	'	'	'
Cash dividend paid	$30,000	$30,003	$25,076

Comprehensive_IncomeAOCI_Detai

Comprehensive Income-AOCI (Details) (USD $)	25-May-14	Nov. 24, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Equity [Abstract]	'	'
Pension and postretirement benefits	($222,254)	($226,772)
Net investment hedge losses	-30,269	-26,699
Foreign currency translation losses	-50,397	-50,458
Unrealized gain on marketable securities	1,758	1,266
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-301,162	-302,663
Accumulated other comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	9,343	9,366
Accumulated other comprehensive loss attributable to Levi Strauss & Co.	($310,505)	($312,029)

Other_Income_Expense_Net_Detai

Other Income (Expense), Net (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	25-May-14		26-May-13		25-May-14		26-May-13
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]	'		'		'		'
Foreign exchange management (losses) gains(1)	($10,010)	[1]	$2,790	[1]	($5,574)	[1]	($28)	[1]
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses)	3,163		-4,915		925		-518
Interest income	401		390		1,028		781
Investment income	0		0		307		2,805
Other	324		905		1,375		2,196
Total other income (expense), net	($6,122)		($830)		($1,939)		$5,236
[1]	Gains and losses on forward foreign exchange contracts primarily result from currency fluctuations relative to negotiated contract rates. Losses in 2014 were primarily due to unfavorable currency fluctuations relative to negotiated contract rates of various currencies against the U.S. Dollar.

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	25-May-14	26-May-13	25-May-14	26-May-13	Nov. 24, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	$5,556,000	$17,140,000	$21,943,000	$65,515,000	'
Effective rate	'	'	26.60%	29.70%	'
Tax Benefit, Reversal of Deferred Tax Liability Associated with Undistributed Foreign Earnings	3,700,000	'	3,700,000	'	'
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Undistributed Foreign Earnings	'	'	'	'	-3,700,000
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries	$75,000,000	'	$75,000,000	'	'

Related_Parties_Related_Partie

Related Parties Related Parties (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	25-May-14	26-May-13	25-May-14	26-May-13
Levi Strauss Foundation [Member]	'	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Related Party Donations	$0.10	$0.40	$5.30	$3.50
Red Tab Foundation [Member]	'	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Related Party Donations	$0.50	'	$0.50	'

Business_Segment_Information_D

Business Segment Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	25-May-14	26-May-13	25-May-14	26-May-13
	Regional_Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Number of operating segments	3	'	'	'
Net revenues	$1,081,847	$1,098,898	$2,211,837	$2,245,576
Operating income	65,128	99,637	158,784	281,092
Restructuring Charges	19,105	0	77,040	0
Other General and Administrative Expense	9,400	'	15,800	'
Interest expense	-31,310	-32,883	-63,139	-65,040
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	-11,151	-575	-11,151	-689
Other income (expense), net	-6,122	-830	-1,939	5,236
Income before income taxes	16,545	65,349	82,555	220,599
Asset Impairment Charges	'	'	620	1,091
Corporate and Other [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Charges	19,105	0	77,040	0
Other General and Administrative Expense	87,662	88,581	165,431	151,480
General and Administrative Expense	106,767	88,581	242,471	151,480
Regional operating income [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Operating income	171,895	188,218	401,255	432,572
AMEA [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net revenues	176,126	'	378,854	'
Operating income	24,282	'	71,184	'
Europe [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net revenues	260,994	'	561,420	'
Operating income	38,188	'	109,594	'
Americas [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net revenues	644,727	665,914	1,271,563	1,313,041
Operating income	109,425	118,907	220,477	251,370
EMEA [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net revenues	'	253,117	'	549,704
Operating income	'	36,709	'	99,635
Asia Pacific [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net revenues	'	179,867	'	382,831
Operating income	'	$32,602	'	$81,567