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Restructuring Activities (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
La Senza 4Q11 Restructuring Program [Member]
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La Senza 2Q12 Restructuring Program [Member]
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Restructuring Reserve		1us-gaap_RestructuringReserve / us-gaap_RestructuringPlanAxis = lb_LaSenza2Q12RestructuringProgramMember
General, Administrative and Store Operating Expenses [Member] | La Senza 4Q11 Restructuring Program [Member]
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General, Administrative and Store Operating Expenses [Member] | La Senza 2Q12 Restructuring Program [Member]
Restructuring Charges				16us-gaap_RestructuringCharges / us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis = lb_CostOfGoodsSoldBuyingAndOccupancyMember / us-gaap_RestructuringPlanAxis = lb_LaSenza2Q12RestructuringProgramMember
General, Administrative and Store Operating Expenses [Member] | La Senza 2Q12 Restructuring Program [Member]
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Amount of cash payments made as the result of exit or disposal activities. Excludes payments associated with a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

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