CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	May 03, 2014	May 04, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings (loss)	$ (2,187)	$ 11,100
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Gains (losses) arising during the period	22,250	(24,414)
Derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges
Gains (losses) arising during the period	(2,679)	4,670
Less income tax effect	621	(582)
Reclassification to net earnings (loss) for (gains) losses realized	525	(458)
Less income tax effect	(21)	70
Marketable securities
Gains (losses) arising during the period	(26)	99
Less income tax effect	10	(40)
Reclassification to net loss for gains realized	(87)	0
Less income tax effect	33	0
Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (“SERP”)
Actuarial loss amortization	234	277
Prior service (credit) cost amortization	(58)	155
Less income tax effect	(67)	(165)
Total comprehensive income (loss)	18,548	(9,288)
Less comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests:
Net earnings (loss)	(86)	1,184
Foreign currency translation adjustment	401	352
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests	315	1,536
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Guess, Inc.	$ 18,233	$ (10,824)