Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2021	Feb. 01, 2020	Feb. 02, 2019
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 3,125,384	$ 3,623,073	$ 3,590,109
Cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization	1,234,179	1,472,155	1,430,193
Gross profit	1,891,205	2,150,918	2,159,916
Stores and distribution expense	1,391,584	1,551,243	1,536,216
Marketing, general and administrative expense	463,843	464,615	484,863
Flagship store exit charges	(11,636)	47,257	5,806
Asset impairment, exclusive of flagship store exit charges	72,937	19,135	11,580
Other operating income, net	(5,054)	(1,400)	(5,915)
Operating (loss) income	(20,469)	70,068	127,366
Interest expense, net	28,274	7,737	10,999
(Loss) income before income taxes	(48,743)	62,331	116,367
Income tax expense	60,211	17,371	37,559
Net (loss) income	(108,954)	44,960	78,808
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	$ 5,067	5,602	4,267
Net (loss) income attributable to A&F		$ 39,358	$ 74,541
Net (loss) income per share attributable to A&F
Basic	$ (1.82)	$ 0.61	$ 1.11
Diluted	$ (1.82)	$ 0.60	$ 1.08
Weighted-average shares outstanding
Basic	62,551	64,428	67,350
Diluted	62,551	65,778	69,137
Dividends declared per share	$ 0.2	$ 0.8	$ 0.8
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Foreign currency translation, net of tax	$ 12,195	$ (5,080)	$ (19,940)
Derivative financial instruments, net of tax	(5,616)	(1,354)	12,542
Other comprehensive income (loss)	6,579	(6,434)	(7,398)
Comprehensive (loss) income	(102,375)	38,526	71,410
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	5,067	5,602	4,267
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to A&F	(107,442)	32,924	67,143
Net sales	3,125,384	3,623,073	3,590,109
Cost of Goods and Service, Excluding Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization	1,234,179	1,472,155	1,430,193
Gross Profit	1,891,205	2,150,918	2,159,916
Stores And Distribution Expense	1,391,584	1,551,243	1,536,216
Marketing General And Administrative Expense	463,843	464,615	484,863
Flagship store exit charges	(11,636)	47,257	5,806
Asset impairment, exclusive of flagship store exit charges	72,937	19,135	11,580
Other Operating Income (Expense), Net	5,054	1,400	5,915
Operating Income (Loss)	(20,469)	70,068	127,366
Interest Income (Expense), Net	(28,274)	(7,737)	(10,999)
Income from Continuing Operations Before Taxes	(48,743)	62,331	116,367
Tax expense related to correction of errors	60,211	17,371	37,559
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	(108,954)	44,960	78,808
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	$ 5,067	5,602	4,267
Net income attributable to A&F		$ 39,358	$ 74,541
Net income (loss) per basic share attributable to A&F	$ (1.82)	$ 0.61	$ 1.11
Net income (loss) per diluted share attributable to A&F	$ (1.82)	$ 0.60	$ 1.08
Basic	62,551	64,428	67,350
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted	62,551	65,778	69,137
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	$ 12,195	$ (5,080)	$ (19,940)
Derivative financial instruments, net of tax	(5,616)	(1,354)	12,542
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	6,579	(6,434)	(7,398)
Comprehensive (loss) income	(102,375)	38,526	71,410
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	5,067	5,602	4,267
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to A&F	(107,442)	32,924	67,143
Retained earnings
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net (loss) income attributable to A&F	(114,021)	39,358	74,541
Net income attributable to A&F	$ (114,021)	$ 39,358	$ 74,541