Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 29, 2022	Jan. 30, 2021	Feb. 01, 2020
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 3,712,768	$ 3,125,384	$ 3,623,073
Cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization	1,400,773	1,234,179	1,472,155
Gross profit	2,311,995	1,891,205	2,150,918
Stores and distribution expense	1,429,476	1,391,584	1,551,243
Marketing, general and administrative expense	536,815	463,843	464,615
Total flagship store exit (benefits) charges	(1,153)	(11,636)	47,257
Asset impairment, exclusive of flagship store exit charges	12,100	72,937	19,135
Other operating income, net	(8,327)	(5,054)	(1,400)
Operating income (loss)	343,084	(20,469)	70,068
Interest expense, net	34,110	28,274	7,737
Income (loss) before income taxes	308,974	(48,743)	62,331
Income tax expense	38,908	60,211	17,371
Net income (loss)	270,066	(108,954)	44,960
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	$ 7,056	5,067	5,602
Net income (loss) attributable to A&F		$ (114,021)	$ 39,358
Net income (loss) per share attributable to A&F
Basic	$ 4.41	$ (1.82)	$ 0.61
Diluted	$ 4.20	$ (1.82)	$ 0.60
Weighted-average shares outstanding
Basic	59,597	62,551	64,428
Diluted	62,636	62,551	65,778
Dividends declared per share	$ 0.00	$ 0.28	$ 0.80
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Foreign currency translation, net of tax	$ (22,917)	$ 12,195	$ (5,080)
Derivative financial instruments, net of tax	10,518	(5,616)	(1,354)
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(12,399)	6,579	(6,434)
Comprehensive income (loss)	257,667	(102,375)	38,526
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	7,056	5,067	5,602
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	250,611	(107,442)	32,924
Net sales	3,712,768	3,125,384	3,623,073
Cost of Goods and Service, Excluding Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization	1,400,773	1,234,179	1,472,155
Gross Profit	2,311,995	1,891,205	2,150,918
Stores And Distribution Expense	1,429,476	1,391,584	1,551,243
Marketing General And Administrative Expense	536,815	463,843	464,615
Total flagship store exit (benefits) charges	(1,153)	(11,636)	47,257
Asset impairment, exclusive of flagship store exit charges	12,100	72,937	19,135
Other Operating Income (Expense), Net	8,327	5,054	1,400
Operating Income (Loss)	343,084	(20,469)	70,068
Interest Income (Expense), Net	(34,110)	(28,274)	(7,737)
Income from Continuing Operations Before Taxes	308,974	(48,743)	62,331
Tax expense related to correction of errors	38,908	60,211	17,371
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	270,066	(108,954)	44,960
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	$ 7,056	5,067	5,602
Net income attributable to A&F		$ (114,021)	$ 39,358
Net income (loss) per basic share attributable to A&F	$ 4.41	$ (1.82)	$ 0.61
Net income (loss) per diluted share attributable to A&F	$ 4.20	$ (1.82)	$ 0.60
Basic	59,597	62,551	64,428
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted	62,636	62,551	65,778
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	$ (22,917)	$ 12,195	$ (5,080)
Derivative financial instruments, net of tax	10,518	(5,616)	(1,354)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	(12,399)	6,579	(6,434)
Comprehensive income (loss)	257,667	(102,375)	38,526
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	7,056	5,067	5,602
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to A&F	250,611	(107,442)	32,924
Retained earnings
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net income (loss) attributable to A&F	263,010	(114,021)	39,358
Net income attributable to A&F	$ 263,010	$ (114,021)	$ 39,358