CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 03, 2013	Jul. 28, 2012	Aug. 03, 2013	Jul. 28, 2012
Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings	$ 40,703	$ 42,949	$ 51,803	$ 70,162
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Gains (losses) arising during the period	2,504	(52,888)	(29,507)	(49,247)
Less income tax effect	(114)	11,375	7,483	10,454
Derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges
Gains arising during the period	227	8,314	4,897	7,440
Less income tax effect	(163)	(1,053)	(745)	(673)
Reclassification to net income for gains realized	(508)	(832)	(966)	(3,453)
Less income tax effect	84	99	154	420
Marketable securities
Gains (losses) arising during the period	(132)	(135)	(33)	97
Less income tax effect	51	52	11	(37)
Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (“SERP”)
Plan amendment	4,529	0	4,529	0
Less income tax effect	(1,733)	0	(1,733)	0
Actuarial loss amortization	277	835	554	1,670
Prior service cost amortization	156	155	311	310
Less income tax effect	(165)	(378)	(330)	(756)
Total comprehensive income	45,716	8,493	36,428	36,387
Less comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests:
Net earnings	837	50	2,021	617
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(561)	(521)	(209)	(519)
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests	276	(471)	1,812	98
Comprehensive income attributable to Guess, Inc.	$ 45,440	$ 8,964	$ 34,616	$ 36,289