Long-term Debt (Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 02, 2013		Jan. 28, 2012
Senior unsecured debt with subsidiary guarantee	$ 2,889		$ 1,888
Senior unsecured debt	1,588		1,650
Total	4,477		3,538
Current portion of long-term debt	0		(57)
Total long-term debt, net of current portion	4,477		3,481
Fixed Rate 5.625% Notes Due February 2022 [Member]
Senior unsecured debt with subsidiary guarantee	1,000		0
Fixed Rate 6.625% Notes Due April 2021 [Member]
Senior unsecured debt with subsidiary guarantee	1,000		1,000
Fixed Rate 8.50% Notes Due June 2019 [Member]
Senior unsecured debt with subsidiary guarantee	489		488
Fixed Rate 7.00% Notes Due May 2020 [Member]
Senior unsecured debt with subsidiary guarantee	400		400
Fixed Rate 6.90% Notes Due July 2017 [Member]
Senior unsecured debt	721	[1]	724	[1]
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Derivative at Fair Value, Net	22		25
Fixed Rate 6.95% Debentures Due March 2033 [Member]
Senior unsecured debt	350		350
Fixed Rate 7.60% Notes Due July 2037 [Member]
Senior unsecured debt	299		299
Fixed Rate 5.25% Notes Due November 2014 [Member]
Senior unsecured debt	218	[2]	220	[2]
Principal balance outstanding	213		213
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Derivative at Fair Value, Net	5		7
Fixed Rate 6.125% Notes Due December 2012 [Member]
Senior unsecured debt	0		57
Limited Brands, Inc. [Member]
Current portion of long-term debt			(57)
Total long-term debt, net of current portion	$ 4,477		$ 3,481

[1] The balances include a fair value interest rate hedge adjustment which increased the debt balance by $22 million as of February 2, 2013 and $25 million as of January 28, 2012.

[2] The principal balance outstanding was $213 million as of both February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012. The balances include a fair value interest rate hedge adjustment which increased the debt balance by $5 million as of February 2, 2013 and $7 million as of January 28, 2012.