Segment Reporting (Net Sales by Brand) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Schedule of Revenue by Brand [Line Items]
Net Sales	$ 911,453	$ 1,033,293	$ 2,624,486	$ 2,817,760
Abercrombie & Fitch
Schedule of Revenue by Brand [Line Items]
Net Sales	358,421	387,553	1,025,849	1,068,978
abercrombie
Schedule of Revenue by Brand [Line Items]
Net Sales	81,281	90,080	220,637	239,258
Hollister
Schedule of Revenue by Brand [Line Items]
Net Sales	468,118	534,011	1,354,330	1,443,706
Gilly Hicks
Schedule of Revenue by Brand [Line Items]
Net Sales	$ 3,633	$ 21,649	$ 23,670	$ 65,818