SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 29, 2012		Jan. 30, 2011		Jan. 31, 2010
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at Beginning of Period	$ 172,796		$ 99,111		$ 98,860
Additions Charged to Costs and Expenses	344,280		244,315		179,196
Additions Charged to Other Accounts	0		70,665		900
Deductions	338,200		241,295		179,845
Balance at End of Period	178,876		172,796		99,111
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at Beginning of Period	11,105		7,224		7,160
Additions Charged to Costs and Expenses	6,332		1,603		5,378
Additions Charged to Other Accounts	0		6,040	[1]	223
Deductions	1,693	[2]	3,762	[2]	5,537	[2]
Balance at End of Period	15,744		11,105		7,224
Allowance or Accrual for Operational Chargebacks and Customer Markdowns [Member]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at Beginning of Period	161,691	[3]	91,887	[3]	91,700	[3]
Additions Charged to Costs and Expenses	337,948	[3]	242,712	[3]	173,818	[3]
Additions Charged to Other Accounts	0	[3]	64,625	[1],[3]	677	[3]
Deductions	336,507	[3]	237,533	[3]	174,308	[3]
Balance at End of Period	$ 163,132	[3]	$ 161,691	[3]	$ 91,887	[3]

[1] Principally due to the acquisition of Tommy Hilfiger in 2010.

[2] Principally accounts written off as uncollectible, net of recoveries.

[3] Contains activity associated with the wholesale sales allowance accrual included in accrued expenses. Please see Note 20, “Other Comments” for specified amounts.