Long-term Debt (Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2014		Feb. 02, 2013
Senior unsecured debt with subsidiary guarantee	$ 3,394		$ 2,889
Senior unsecured debt	1,582		1,588
Total	4,976		4,477
Current portion of long-term debt	(215)		0
Total long-term debt, net of current portion	4,761		4,477
Fixed Rate 5.625% Notes Due February 2022 [Member]
Senior unsecured debt with subsidiary guarantee	1,000		1,000
Fixed Rate 6.625% Notes Due April 2021 [Member]
Senior unsecured debt with subsidiary guarantee	1,000		1,000
Fixed Rate 5.625% Notes Due October 2023 [Member]
Senior unsecured debt with subsidiary guarantee	500		0
Fixed Rate 8.50% Notes Due June 2019 [Member]
Senior unsecured debt with subsidiary guarantee	494	[1]	489	[1]
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Derivative at Fair Value, Net	2
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	718	[2]	721	[2]
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Derivative at Fair Value, Net	19		22
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	215	[3]	218	[3]
Principal balance outstanding	213		213
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Derivative at Fair Value, Net	3		5
L Brands, Inc. [Member]
Current portion of long-term debt	(215)
Total long-term debt, net of current portion	$ 4,761		$ 4,477

[1] The balance as of February 1, 2014 includes a fair value interest rate hedge adjustment which increased the debt balance by $2 million.

[2] The balances include a fair value interest rate hedge adjustment which increased the debt balance by $19 million as of February 1, 2014 and $22 million as of February 2, 2013.

[3] The principal balance outstanding was $213 million as of both February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013. The balances include a fair value interest rate hedge adjustment which increased the debt balance by $3 million as of February 1, 2014 and $5 million as of February 2, 2013.