Segment Reporting (Net Sales by Brand) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	May 02, 2015		May 03, 2014
Schedule of Revenue by Brand [Line Items]
Net Sales	$ 709,422		$ 822,428
Abercrombie
Schedule of Revenue by Brand [Line Items]
Net Sales	339,752		386,278
Hollister
Schedule of Revenue by Brand [Line Items]
Net Sales	369,670		421,634
Other
Schedule of Revenue by Brand [Line Items]
Net Sales	$ 0	[1]	$ 14,516	[1]

[1] Represents net sales from the Company's Gilly Hicks operations. See Note 10, "GILLY HICKS RESTRUCTURING," for additional information on the Company's exit from Gilly Hicks branded stores.