Segment Reporting (Net Sales by Brand) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 03, 2013	Aug. 02, 2014	Aug. 03, 2013
Schedule of Revenue by Brand [Line Items]
Net Sales	$ 890,605	$ 945,698	$ 1,713,033	$ 1,784,467
Abercrombie & Fitch
Schedule of Revenue by Brand [Line Items]
Net Sales	349,610	356,676	667,428	681,424
abercrombie
Schedule of Revenue by Brand [Line Items]
Net Sales	70,896	75,955	139,357	149,178
Hollister
Schedule of Revenue by Brand [Line Items]
Net Sales	464,579	488,462	886,212	909,695
Gilly Hicks
Schedule of Revenue by Brand [Line Items]
Net Sales	$ 5,520	$ 24,605	$ 20,036	$ 44,170