Restructuring Activities (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended					9 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 27, 2012 La Senza 4Q11 Restructuring Program [Member]	Jan. 28, 2012 La Senza 4Q11 Restructuring Program [Member]	Oct. 27, 2012 La Senza 4Q11 Restructuring Program [Member]	Oct. 27, 2012 La Senza 2Q12 Restructuring Program [Member]	Jul. 28, 2012 La Senza 2Q12 Restructuring Program [Member]	Oct. 27, 2012 La Senza 2Q12 Restructuring Program [Member]	Oct. 27, 2012 Accrued Expenses and Other [Member] La Senza 4Q11 Restructuring Program [Member]	Oct. 27, 2012 Accrued Expenses and Other [Member] La Senza 2Q12 Restructuring Program [Member]	Oct. 27, 2012 Other Long-term Liabilities [Member] La Senza 4Q11 Restructuring Program [Member]	Oct. 27, 2012 Other Long-term Liabilities [Member] La Senza 2Q12 Restructuring Program [Member]	Oct. 27, 2012 General, Administrative and Store Operating Expenses [Member] La Senza 2Q12 Restructuring Program [Member]	Oct. 27, 2012 Cost of Goods Sold, Buying and Occupancy [Member] La Senza 4Q11 Restructuring Program [Member]	Oct. 27, 2012 Cost of Goods Sold, Buying and Occupancy [Member] La Senza 2Q12 Restructuring Program [Member]	Oct. 27, 2012 Cost of Goods Sold, Buying and Occupancy [Member] La Senza 2Q12 Restructuring Program [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges		$ 24		$ 13	$ 4
Restructuring Costs and Asset Impairment Charges		5		3	3
Schedule of Other Operating Cost and Expense, by Component [Table Text Block]											.8		13	16
Payments for Restructuring			10			2
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment	3											3
Restructuring Reserve	$ 6		$ 6	$ 9		$ 9	$ 4	$ 4	$ 2	$ 5