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Document and Entity Information Document - shares
6 Months Ended
Jul. 30, 2016
Aug. 26, 2016
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Jul. 30, 2016  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Trading Symbol LB  
Entity Registrant Name L Brands, Inc.  
Entity Central Index Key 0000701985  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --01-28  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   285,971,758