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Represents the amount of time a new regular retail location in penetrated markets would need to be opened to be considered in impairment testing in accordance with the Company's policies.

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Represents the entity's unfunded commitments to invest in private equity funds as of the reporting date.

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Fair value of investment other than investment in equity security, investment in debt security and equity method investment. Includes, but is not limited to, investment in certain entities that calculate net asset value per share. Example includes, but is not limited to, investment in hedge fund, venture capital fund, private equity fund, and real estate partnership or fund.

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Amount of write-down of assets recognized in the income statement. Includes, but is not limited to, losses from tangible assets, intangible assets and goodwill.

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The aggregate amount of write-downs for impairments recognized during the period for long lived assets held for use (including those held for disposal by means other than sale).

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Amount of loss from impairment of right-of-use asset from operating lease.

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Fair Value Measurements - Narrative (Details) € in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
Fair Value Measurements - Narrative (Details) € in Millions	Aug. 01, 2020 USD ($)	Aug. 03, 2019 USD ($)	Aug. 01, 2020 USD ($)	Aug. 03, 2019 USD ($)	Aug. 03, 2019 EUR (€)	Aug. 01, 2020 EUR (€)	Feb. 01, 2020 USD ($)	Feb. 01, 2020 EUR (€)
Asset impairment charges
Period of time new regular retail locations in penetrated markets would need to be opened to be considered for impairment			1 year
Asset impairment charges	$ 11,969,000	$ 1,504,000	$ 64,941,000	$ 3,279,000
Impairment on operating lease right-of-use assets		0		0
North America, Europe and Asia \| Retail locations
Asset impairment charges
Impairment of property and equipment	3,700,000		28,500,000
North America and Europe
Asset impairment charges
Impairment on operating lease right-of-use assets	8,200,000		36,500,000
North America and Europe \| Retail locations
Asset impairment charges
Impairment of property and equipment		$ 1,500,000		3,300,000
Private equity fund
Investment in private equity fund
Unfunded commitment to invest in private equity fund	4,300,000		4,300,000			€ 3.6
Fair Value Measured at Net Asset Value Per Share \| Private equity fund
Investment in private equity fund
Unfunded commitment to invest in private equity fund	4,300,000		4,300,000			3.6
Fair Value Measured at Net Asset Value Per Share \| Private equity fund \| Other expense
Investment in private equity fund
Unrealized loss on investments				$ (100,000)	€ (0.1)
Fair Value Measured at Net Asset Value Per Share \| Private equity fund \| Other assets
Investment in private equity fund
Alternative investment	$ 1,400,000		$ 1,400,000			€ 1.2	$ 1,300,000	€ 1.2