SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2013		Jan. 29, 2012		Jan. 30, 2011
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at Beginning of Period	$ 178,876		$ 172,796		$ 99,111
Additions Charged to Costs and Expenses	327,229		344,280		244,315
Additions Charged to Other Accounts	0		0		70,665
Deductions	338,929		338,200		241,295
Balance at End of Period	167,176		178,876		172,796
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at Beginning of Period	15,744		11,105		7,224
Additions Charged to Costs and Expenses	6,315		6,332		1,603
Additions Charged to Other Accounts	0		0		6,040	[1]
Deductions	5,945	[2]	1,693	[2]	3,762	[2]
Balance at End of Period	16,114		15,744		11,105
Allowance or Accrual for Operational Chargebacks and Customer Markdowns [Member]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at Beginning of Period	163,132	[3]	161,691	[3]	91,887	[3]
Additions Charged to Costs and Expenses	320,914	[3]	337,948	[3]	242,712	[3]
Additions Charged to Other Accounts	0	[3]	0	[3]	64,625	[1],[3]
Deductions	332,984	[3]	336,507	[3]	237,533	[3]
Balance at End of Period	$ 151,062	[3]	$ 163,132	[3]	$ 161,691	[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.