CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	May 04, 2013	Apr. 28, 2012
Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings	$ 11,100	$ 27,213
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Gains (losses) arising during the period	(32,011)	3,641
Less income tax effect	7,597	(921)
Derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges
Gains (losses) arising during the period	4,670	(874)
Less income tax effect	(582)	380
Reclassification to net income for gains realized	(458)	(2,621)
Less income tax effect	70	321
Marketable securities
Gains arising during the period	99	232
Less income tax effect	(40)	(89)
Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (“SERP”)
Actuarial loss amortization	277	835
Prior service cost amortization	155	155
Less income tax effect	(165)	(378)
Total comprehensive income (loss)	(9,288)	27,894
Less comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests:
Net earnings	1,184	567
Foreign currency translation adjustment	352	2
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests	1,536	569
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Guess, Inc.	$ (10,824)	$ 27,325