Operating Group Information: (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016	May. 02, 2015
Operating group information
Net sales	$ 256,235	$ 260,394
Depreciation and amortization	9,954	8,762
Operating income (loss)	32,006	35,482
Interest expense, net	614	773
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes	31,392	34,709
Corporate and Other
Operating group information
Net sales	746	724
Depreciation and amortization	370	444
Operating income (loss)	(5,019)	(4,879)
Tommy Bahama | Operating Groups
Operating group information
Net sales	162,719	172,669
Depreciation and amortization	7,705	6,921
Operating income (loss)	13,318	20,775
Lilly Pulitzer | Operating Groups
Operating group information
Net sales	64,734	58,978
Depreciation and amortization	1,728	1,281
Operating income (loss)	20,794	17,742
Lanier Apparel | Operating Groups
Operating group information
Net sales	26,611	28,023
Depreciation and amortization	94	116
Operating income (loss)	2,865	1,844
Southern Tide | Operating Groups
Operating group information
Net sales	1,425	0
Depreciation and amortization	57	0
Operating income (loss)	$ 48	$ 0