NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 29, 2012	May 01, 2011	Jul. 29, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011
Nonmonetary Transaction [Line Items]
Liabilities incurred related to contingent purchase price payments			$ 22,226
Calvin Klein contingent purchase price payments			25,749	25,305
total shares of common stock convertible preferred stock was converted into	2,095
Par value of common stock convertible preferred stock was converted into	2,095
Increase in additional paid in capital, conversion of preferred stock	92,202
Loss related to write-off of previously capitalized debt issuance costs		12,876
Calvin Klein Licensing [Member]
Nonmonetary Transaction [Line Items]
Liabilities incurred related to contingent purchase price payments			22,226	22,157
Contingent purchase price payment terms			Due 45 days subsequent to the Company's applicable quarter end	Due 45 days subsequent to the Company's applicable quarter end
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
Nonmonetary Transaction [Line Items]
Conversion of Preferred stock, shares converted	4
Conversion of Preferred stock, amount converted	$ 94,297