Goodwill, Trade Names and Other Intangible Assets, Net (Schedule of Goodwill) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 31, 2009	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Goodwill, beginning balance				$ 1,318	$ 1,318
Goodwill, ending balance				1,318	1,318
Victoria's Secret Segment [Member]
Goodwill, beginning balance				690	690
Goodwill, ending balance				690	690
Bath & Body Works Segment [Member]
Goodwill, beginning balance				628	628
Goodwill, ending balance				628	628
LaSenza [Member]
Impairment	$ (12)	$ (189)	$ (119)