CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings	$ 97,184	$ 157,711	$ 181,486
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Gains (losses) arising during the period	(116,707)	(18,642)	22,347
Reclassification to net earnings for losses realized	0	217	0
Derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges
Gains arising during the period	7,884	4,965	2,231
Less income tax effect	(1,150)	(873)	(187)
Reclassification to net earnings for (gains) losses realized	107	(3,059)	(9,328)
Less income tax effect	429	636	1,243
Marketable securities
Gains (losses) arising during the period	(80)	(11)	218
Less income tax effect	28	4	(83)
Reclassification to net earnings for (gains) losses realized	(87)	0	6
Less income tax effect	33	0	(2)
Defined benefit plans
Plan amendment	0	4,529	0
Actuarial gain (loss)	(8,966)	1,751	3,508
Less income tax effect	2,610	(2,465)	(1,342)
Actuarial loss amortization	1,002	1,108	3,340
Prior service (credit) cost amortization	(233)	194	620
Less income tax effect	(275)	(498)	(1,513)
Total comprehensive income (loss)	(18,221)	145,567	202,544
Less comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests:
Net earnings	2,614	4,277	2,742
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(2,141)	(804)	322
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests	473	3,473	3,064
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Guess, Inc.	$ (18,694)	$ 142,094	$ 199,480