Business Organization And Significant Accounting Policies (Summary Of Intangible Assets) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011
Business Organization And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived intangibles	$ 90,130	$ 38,930
Amortization expense recorded in fiscal 2011	(1,598)
Definite-lived intangibles	41,982
WH/BM Trademark [Member]
Business Organization And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived intangibles	34,000	34,000
Minnesota Territorial Franchise Rights [Member]
Business Organization And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived intangibles	4,930	4,930
Boston Proper Tradename [Member]
Business Organization And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived intangibles	51,200
Boston Proper Customer Relationships [Member]
Business Organization And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Definite-lived intangibles, gross	$ 43,580