Basis of Presentation Nature of Business (Policies)

9 Months Ended

Oct. 29, 2016

Basis of Presentation [Abstract]

Nature of Business [Text Block]

Nature of Business

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (“A&F”), through its subsidiaries (collectively, A&F and its subsidiaries are referred to as “Abercrombie & Fitch” or the “Company”), is a specialty retailer of branded apparel and accessories. The Company operates stores in North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East and direct-to-consumer operations in North America, Europe and Asia that serve its customers throughout the world.