Derivative Financial Instrument (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 28, 2018	Jan. 29, 2017
Summary of Derivative Instruments [Abstract]
Notional amount of FX forward contract, designated as hedge	$ 104	$ 67
Notional amount of FX forward contract, non-designated as hedge	$ 94	$ 32

Notional amount of FX forward contract, non-designated as hedge

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Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	instant