Goodwill, Trade Names and Other Intangible Assets, Net (Schedule of Goodwill) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended									3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012	Feb. 02, 2013 Victoria's Secret Segment [Member]	Jan. 28, 2012 Victoria's Secret Segment [Member]	Feb. 02, 2013 Bath & Body Works Segment [Member]	Jan. 28, 2012 Bath & Body Works Segment [Member]	Feb. 02, 2013 All Other Segments [Member]	Jan. 28, 2012 All Other Segments [Member]		Feb. 02, 2013 LaSenza [Member]	Jan. 28, 2012 LaSenza [Member]	Jan. 31, 2009 LaSenza [Member]
Goodwill, beginning balance	$ 1,330	$ 1,451	$ 690	$ 690	$ 628	$ 628	$ 12	$ 133	[1]
Impairment	(12)	(119)	0	0	0	0	(12)	(119)		(12)	(119)	(189)
Foreign Currency Translation		(2)		0		0		(2)
Goodwill, ending balance	$ 1,318	$ 1,330	$ 690	$ 690	$ 628	$ 628	$ 0	$ 12

[1] Balance is presented net of a $189 million La Senza impairment recognized in the fourth quarter of 2008.