Segment Reporting (Net Sales by Brand) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Aug. 03, 2013	May 04, 2013	Feb. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012	Jul. 28, 2012	Apr. 28, 2012	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Schedule of Revenue by Brand [Line Items]
Net Sales	$ 1,299,137	$ 1,033,293	$ 945,698	$ 838,769	$ 1,468,531	$ 1,169,649	$ 951,407	$ 921,218	$ 4,116,897	$ 4,510,805	$ 4,158,058
Abercrombie & Fitch [Member]
Schedule of Revenue by Brand [Line Items]
Net Sales									1,547,216	1,704,190	1,665,135
Abercrombie Kids [Member]
Schedule of Revenue by Brand [Line Items]
Net Sales									346,739	382,509	397,904
Hollister [Member]
Schedule of Revenue by Brand [Line Items]
Net Sales									2,127,816	2,314,462	2,022,002
Gilly Hicks [Member]
Schedule of Revenue by Brand [Line Items]
Net Sales									$ 95,126	$ 109,644	$ 73,017