Stockholders' Equity and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests (Details 4) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	May 02, 2015		May 03, 2014
Reclassification out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to net earnings (loss)
Cost of product sales	$ 313,339		$ 346,310
Other income/expense	(2,626)		1,119
Actuarial loss amortization	513		234
Prior service credit amortization	(58)		(58)
Income tax expense (benefit)	2,829		(1,029)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Guess, Inc.	(3,341)		2,101
Reclassification out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Reclassification out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to net earnings (loss)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Guess, Inc.	(1,629)		559
Derivative Financial Instruments Designated as Cash Flow Hedges | Reclassification out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Reclassification out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to net earnings (loss)
Cost of product sales	(1,750)		494
Other income/expense	(486)		31
Income tax expense (benefit)	301		(21)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Guess, Inc.	(1,935)		504
Marketable Securities | Reclassification out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Reclassification out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to net earnings (loss)
Other income/expense	0		(87)
Income tax expense (benefit)	0		33
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Guess, Inc.	0		(54)
Defined Benefit Plans | Reclassification out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Reclassification out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to net earnings (loss)
Actuarial loss amortization	513	[1]	234	[1]
Prior service credit amortization	(58)	[1]	(58)	[1]
Income tax expense (benefit)	(149)		(67)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Guess, Inc.	$ 306		$ 109

[1] These accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components are included in the computation of net periodic defined benefit pension cost. Refer to Note 13 for further information.