Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2012	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011	Dec. 21, 2010
Supplemental Disclosure of Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities
Change in fair value of contingent consideration		$ 6,285	$ 2,400	$ 200
Lilly Pulitzer brand and operations
Supplemental Disclosure of Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities
Fair value of contingent consideration				10,545	10,500
Change in fair value of contingent consideration		6,285	2,400	200
Contingent consideration earned in prior year and paid in current year	2,500	2,500
Contingent consideration earned and paid in current year		2,500
Lilly Pulitzer brand and operations | Maximum
Supplemental Disclosure of Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities
Contingent consideration		$ 15,000	$ 17,500	$ 20,000	$ 20,000