Restructuring Activities (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2012 La Senza 4Q11 Restructuring Program [Member]	Jul. 28, 2012 La Senza 4Q11 Restructuring Program [Member]	Jul. 28, 2012 La Senza 2Q12 Restructuring Program [Member]	Jul. 28, 2012 La Senza 2Q12 Restructuring Program [Member]	Jul. 28, 2012 Cost of Goods Sold, Buying and Occupancy [Member] La Senza 2Q12 Restructuring Program [Member]	Jul. 28, 2012 General, Administrative and Store Operating Expenses [Member] La Senza 2Q12 Restructuring Program [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	$ 24		$ 4
Restructuring Costs and Asset Impairment Charges	5		3
Schedule of Other Operating Cost and Expense, by Component [Table Text Block]					2.8	.8
Payments for Restructuring		6
Restructuring Reserve		13
Restructuring, Settlement and Impairment Provisions				$ 13