Segment Reporting (Net Sales by Brand) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2014
Schedule of Revenue by Brand [Line Items]
Net Sales		$ 817,756	$ 890,605	$ 1,527,178	$ 1,713,033
Abercrombie
Schedule of Revenue by Brand [Line Items]
Net Sales		380,615	420,506	720,367	806,785
Hollister
Schedule of Revenue by Brand [Line Items]
Net Sales		437,141	464,579	806,727	886,212
Other
Schedule of Revenue by Brand [Line Items]
Net Sales	[1]	$ 0	$ 5,520	$ 84	$ 20,036

[1] Represents net sales from the Company's Gilly Hicks operations. See Note 10, "GILLY HICKS RESTRUCTURING," for additional information on the Company's exit from Gilly Hicks branded stores.