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Divestitures (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 4 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Feb. 01, 2014 | Feb. 02, 2013 | Jan. 28, 2012 | Oct. 31, 2011 Third Party Sourcing Business [Member] | Apr. 28, 2012 Third Party Sourcing Business [Member] | Jan. 28, 2012 Third Party Sourcing Business [Member] | Apr. 12, 2011 Express [Member] | Jul. 29, 2011 Express [Member] | Jul. 30, 2011 Express [Member] | Jul. 29, 2011 Express [Member] | Apr. 11, 2011 Express [Member] | Dec. 14, 2010 Express [Member]
Pre tax net cash proceeds from divestitures |  |  |  | $ 124 | $ 11 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Gain on Divestiture of Third-Party Apparel Sourcing Business | 0 | 0 | 111 |  |  | 111 |  |  |  |  |  |
Cost Method Investment Ownership Percentage |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 0.00% |  | 8.00% | 14.00% | 25.00%
Shares Of Common Stock Sold In Secondary Offering |  |  |  |  |  |  | 5.5 |  |  |  |  |
Proceeds from Sale of Equity Method Investments |  |  |  |  |  |  | 99 |  |  |  |  |
Gain on Sale of Equity Method Investment | 0 | 0 | 86 |  |  |  | 86 |  |  |  |  |
Contribution Of Shares |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 7.2 |  |  |  |
Fair Value of Express stock contributed to Limited Brands Foundation |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 163 |  |  |
Non Taxable Gain From Contribution Of Shares To Foundation |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 147 |  |  |

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