Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2023	Jan. 29, 2022	Jan. 30, 2021
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 3,697,751	$ 3,712,768	$ 3,125,384
Cost of sales, exclusive of depreciation and amortization	1,593,213	1,400,773	1,234,179
Gross profit	2,104,538	2,311,995	1,891,205
Stores and distribution expense	1,482,931	1,428,323	1,379,948
Marketing, general and administrative expense	517,602	536,815	463,843
Asset impairment, exclusive of flagship store exit charges	14,031	12,100	72,937
Other operating Income, net	(2,674)	(8,327)	(5,054)
Operating income (loss)	92,648	343,084	(20,469)
Interest expense, net	25,632	34,110	28,274
Income tax expense	56,631	38,908	60,211
Net income (loss)	10,385	270,066	(108,954)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	$ 7,569	$ 7,056	$ 5,067
Net income (loss) per share attributable to A&F
Basic	$ 0.06	$ 4.41	$ (1.82)
Diluted	$ 0.05	$ 4.20	$ (1.82)
Weighted-average shares outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic	50,307	59,597	62,551
Diluted	52,327	62,636	62,551
Dividends declared per share			$ 0.28
Other comprehensive (loss) income
Foreign currency translation, net of tax	$ (11,964)	$ (22,917)	$ 12,195
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(22,821)	(12,399)	6,579
Comprehensive (loss) income	(12,436)	257,667	(102,375)
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	7,569	7,056	5,067
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	(20,005)	250,611	(107,442)
Net sales	3,697,751	3,712,768	3,125,384
Cost of Goods and Service, Excluding Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization	1,593,213	1,400,773	1,234,179
Gross Profit	2,104,538	2,311,995	1,891,205
Stores And Distribution Expense	1,482,931	1,428,323	1,379,948
Marketing General And Administrative Expense	517,602	536,815	463,843
Asset impairment, exclusive of flagship store exit charges	14,031	12,100	72,937
Other Operating Income (Expense), Net	2,674	8,327	5,054
Operating Income (Loss)	92,648	343,084	(20,469)
Interest Income (Expense), Net	(25,632)	(34,110)	(28,274)
Income (Loss) before income taxes	67,016	308,974	(48,743)
Tax expense related to correction of errors	56,631	38,908	60,211
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	10,385	270,066	(108,954)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	$ 7,569	$ 7,056	$ 5,067
Net income (loss) per basic share attributable to A&F	$ 0.06	$ 4.41	$ (1.82)
Net income (loss) per diluted share attributable to A&F	$ 0.05	$ 4.20	$ (1.82)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic	50,307	59,597	62,551
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted	52,327	62,636	62,551
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	$ (11,964)	$ (22,917)	$ 12,195
Derivative financial instruments, net of tax	(10,857)	10,518	(5,616)
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(22,821)	(12,399)	6,579
Comprehensive (loss) income	(12,436)	257,667	(102,375)
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	7,569	7,056	5,067
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to A&F	(20,005)	250,611	(107,442)
Retained earnings
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net income (loss) attributable to A&F	2,816	263,010	(114,021)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent, Total	$ 2,816	$ 263,010	$ (114,021)