CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	May 02, 2015	May 03, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings (loss)	$ 3,987	$ (2,187)
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Gains (losses) arising during the period	(703)	22,250
Derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges
Losses arising during the period	(1,295)	(2,679)
Less income tax effect	369	621
Reclassification to net earnings (loss) for (gains) losses realized	(2,236)	525
Less income tax effect	301	(21)
Marketable securities
Losses arising during the period	(7)	(26)
Less income tax effect	3	10
Reclassification to net loss for gains realized	0	(87)
Less income tax effect	0	33
Defined benefit plans
Actuarial loss amortization	513	234
Prior service credit amortization	(58)	(58)
Less income tax effect	(149)	(67)
Total comprehensive income	725	18,548
Less comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests:
Net earnings (loss)	646	(86)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(364)	401
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests	282	315
Comprehensive income attributable to Guess, Inc.	$ 443	$ 18,233