Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss (Unaudited) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016	May. 02, 2015
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 685,483	$ 709,422
Cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization	259,762	297,873
Gross profit	425,721	411,549
Stores and distribution expense	369,118	391,638
Marketing, general and administrative expense	114,447	107,533
Restructuring benefit	0	(1,598)
Asset impairment	0	6,133
Other operating income, net	(2,933)	(1,960)
Operating loss	(54,911)	(90,197)
Interest expense, net	4,506	4,639
Loss before taxes	(59,417)	(94,836)
Income tax benefit	(20,787)	(31,590)
Net loss	(38,630)	(63,246)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	957	0
Net loss attributable to A&F	$ (39,587)	$ (63,246)
Net loss per share attributable to A&F
Basic	$ (0.59)	$ (0.91)
Diluted	$ (0.59)	$ (0.91)
Weighted-average shares outstanding
Basic	67,625	69,510
Diluted	67,625	69,510
Dividends declared per share	$ 0.20	$ 0.20
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Foreign currency translation, net of tax	$ 20,425	$ (15)
Derivative financial instruments, net of tax	(9,955)	(5,420)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	10,470	(5,435)
Comprehensive loss	(28,160)	(68,681)
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	957	0
Comprehensive loss attributable to A&F	$ (29,117)	$ (68,681)