CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2016	May. 02, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings (loss)	$ (25,154)	$ 3,987
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Gains (losses) arising during the period	43,152	(703)
Derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges
Losses arising during the period	(12,243)	(1,295)
Less income tax effect	2,363	369
Reclassification to net earnings (loss) for gains realized	(1,416)	(2,236)
Less income tax effect	271	301
Marketable securities
Gains (losses) arising during the period	1	(7)
Less income tax effect	0	3
Defined benefit plans
Foreign currency and other adjustments	(164)	0
Less income tax effect	15	0
Actuarial loss amortization	86	513
Prior service credit amortization	(7)	(58)
Less income tax effect	(19)	(149)
Total comprehensive income	6,885	725
Less comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests:
Net earnings	24	646
Foreign currency translation adjustment	521	(364)
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests	545	282
Comprehensive income attributable to Guess, Inc.	$ 6,340	$ 443