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Restructuring Activities (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2020 USD ($) associate	Jul. 31, 2021 USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2020
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Reduction of home office headcount	15.00%
Number of home office associates | associate	850
Severance costs		$ 22
General and Administrative Expense
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring costs	$ 81
Victoria's Secret
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring costs	51
Severance costs	3
Bath & Body Works
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring costs	12
Other
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring costs	$ 18
Victoria's Secret U.K.
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Ownership percentage			49.00%
Victoria's Secret U.K. | Next PLC
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Ownership percentage			51.00%
Accrued Expenses and Other
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Accrued termination payable		$ 14

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