Goodwill, Trade Names And Other Intangible Assets, Net Intangible Assets Indefinite Lives (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 28, 2012	Jan. 28, 2012	Jul. 30, 2011
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-Lived Trade Names	$ 486	$ 486	$ 584
Victoria's Secret [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-Lived Trade Names	246	246	246
Bath & Body Works [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-Lived Trade Names	165	165	165
LaSenza [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-Lived Trade Names	$ 75	$ 75	$ 173