Components of Accrued Interest Payable (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Accrued Interest [Line Items]
Accrued interest payable	$ 67,790	$ 68,338
U.S. senior secured revolving credit facility due 2017
Accrued Interest [Line Items]
Accrued interest payable	71	78
Europe unsecured revolving credit facility due 2017
Accrued Interest [Line Items]
Accrued interest payable	25
10.5% Senior subordinated notes due 2017
Accrued Interest [Line Items]
Accrued interest payable	4,643	4,718
9.0% Senior secured first lien notes due 2019
Accrued Interest [Line Items]
Accrued interest payable	38,664	38,942
8.875% Senior secured second lien notes due 2019
Accrued Interest [Line Items]
Accrued interest payable	15,251	15,361
6.125% Senior secured first lien notes due 2020
Accrued Interest [Line Items]
Accrued interest payable	4,912	4,947
7.75% Senior notes due 2020
Accrued Interest [Line Items]
Accrued interest payable	$ 4,224	$ 4,292