CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2019	Nov. 03, 2018	Nov. 02, 2019	Nov. 03, 2018
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings (loss)	$ 13,585	$ (12,816)	$ 19,180	$ (8,069)
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Gains (losses) arising during the period	3,224	(11,745)	(14,136)	(59,270)
Derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges
Gains arising during the period	859		7,581
Gains arising during the period		1,833		14,000
Less income tax effect	(83)		(963)
Less income tax effect		(237)		(1,825)
Reclassification to net earnings (loss) for (gains) losses realized	(2,854)		(4,931)
Reclassification to net earnings (loss) for (gains) losses realized		1,597		5,787
Less income tax effect	327		651
Less income tax effect		(178)		(720)
Defined benefit plans
Foreign currency and other adjustments	14	42	(46)	345
Less income tax effect	(1)	(5)	4	(31)
Net actuarial loss amortization	112	150	334	453
Prior service credit amortization	(10)	(7)	(29)	(21)
Less income tax effect	(12)	(19)	(35)	(58)
Total comprehensive income (loss)	15,161	(21,385)	7,610	(49,409)
Less comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests:
Net earnings	1,162	626	2,809	1,064
Foreign currency translation adjustment	283	(1,181)	141	(994)
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests	1,445	(555)	2,950	70
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Guess, Inc.	$ 13,716	$ (20,830)	$ 4,660	$ (49,479)