CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2020	Aug. 03, 2019	Aug. 01, 2020	Aug. 03, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings (loss)	$ (20,692)	$ 26,176	$ (181,230)	$ 5,595
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Gains (losses) arising during the period	32,802	(5,293)	14,303	(17,360)
Derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges
Gains (losses) arising during the period	(7,897)	2,286	(4,361)	6,722
Less income tax effect	885	(308)	529	(880)
Reclassification to net earnings (loss) for gains realized	(2,462)	(1,801)	(4,450)	(2,077)
Less income tax effect	264	229	483	324
Defined benefit plans
Foreign currency and other adjustments	(236)	(167)	(236)	(60)
Less income tax effect	25	16	24	5
Net actuarial loss amortization	97	111	193	222
Prior service credit amortization	(16)	(9)	(32)	(19)
Less income tax effect	(10)	(12)	(19)	(23)
Total comprehensive income (loss)	2,760	21,228	(174,796)	(7,551)
Less comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests:
Net earnings (loss)	(334)	854	(3,206)	1,647
Foreign currency translation adjustment	1,759	(452)	(1,867)	(142)
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests	1,425	402	(5,073)	1,505
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Guess, Inc.	$ 1,335	$ 20,826	$ (169,723)	$ (9,056)