NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 29, 2012	May 01, 2011
Nonmonetary Transaction [Line Items]
Liabilities incurred related to contingent purchase price payments	$ 12,563
Calvin Klein contingent purchase price payments	13,535	12,970
total shares of common stock convertible preferred stock was converted into	2,095
Par value of common stock convertible preferred stock was converted into	2,095
Increase in additional paid in capital, conversion of preferred stock	92,202
Loss related to write-off of previously capitalized debt issuance costs		12,876
Calvin Klein Licensing [Member]
Nonmonetary Transaction [Line Items]
Liabilities incurred related to contingent purchase price payments	12,563	11,690
Contingent purchase price payment terms	Due 45 days subsequent to the Company's applicable quarter end	Due 45 days subsequent to the Company's applicable quarter end
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
Nonmonetary Transaction [Line Items]
Conversion of Preferred stock, shares converted	4
Conversion of Preferred stock, amount converted	$ 94,297