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Goodwill, Trade Names and Other Intangible Assets, Net (Schedule of Goodwill) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended
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Feb. 01, 2014 | Feb. 02, 2013 | Feb. 01, 2014 Victoria's Secret Segment [Member] | Feb. 02, 2013 Victoria's Secret Segment [Member] | Feb. 01, 2014 Bath & Body Works Segment [Member] | Feb. 02, 2013 Bath & Body Works Segment [Member] | Feb. 01, 2014 All Other Segments [Member] | Feb. 02, 2013 All Other Segments [Member] | Feb. 02, 2013 LaSenza [Member] | Jan. 28, 2012 LaSenza [Member] | Jan. 31, 2009 LaSenza [Member]
Goodwill, beginning balance | $ 1,318 | $ 1,330 | $ 690 | $ 690 | $ 628 | $ 628 | $ 0 | $ 12 | [1] |  |  |
Impairment |  | (12) |  | 0 |  | 0 |  | (12) |  | (12) | (119) | (189)
Goodwill, Other Changes | 0 |  | 0 |  | 0 |  | 0 |  |  |  |  |
Goodwill, ending balance | $ 1,318 | $ 1,318 | $ 690 | $ 690 | $ 628 | $ 628 | $ 0 | $ 0 |  |  |  |
[1] | Balance is presented net of a $189 million and $119 million La Senza impairment recognized in the fourth quarter of 2008 and the fourth quarter of 2011, respectively.

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