Description of the Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Practices (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014 segment	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Fiscal Year End
Number of days in fiscal year	364 days	371 days	364 days
Number of days in next fiscal year	364 days
Business Segment Reporting
Number of reportable segments	5
Advertising and Marketing Costs
Advertising and marketing expenses	$ 45,000,000	$ 59,100,000	$ 41,000,000
Foreign Currency
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(18,425,000)	22,347,000	(17,453,000)
Accumulated foreign currency translation gain/(loss)	(7,700,000)	10,700,000
Net foreign currency transaction (losses) gains	6,300,000	8,600,000	(6,800,000)
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Marketable securities maximum maturity period	3 months
Investment Securities
Long-term investment securities	$ 0
Long-Lived Assets
Period of time new stores would need to be opened to be considered for impairment	1 year
Minimum
Fiscal Year End
Number of days in fiscal year	364 days
Maximum
Fiscal Year End
Number of days in fiscal year	371 days