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Commitments and Contingencies (Details 5) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 28, 2012 entity | Jan. 29, 2011
Redeemable noncontrolling interests put arrangements |  |
Number of majority-owned subsidiaries acquired with put arrangements | 2 |
Redeemable noncontrolling interests | $ 8,293 | $ 14,711
Redeemable noncontrolling interests reconciliation |  |
Redeemable noncontrolling interest, redemption value at the beginning of the period | 14,711 | 13,813
Foreign currency translation adjustment | (646) | (245)
Redeemable noncontrolling interest redemption value adjustments | (5,772) | 1,143
Redeemable noncontrolling interest, redemption value at the end of the period | 8,293 | 14,711
Focus |  |
Redeemable noncontrolling interests put arrangements |  |
Total outstanding equity interest in subsidiary covered by put arrangement (as a percent) | 25.00% |
Redeemable noncontrolling interests | 4,200 | 10,700
Redeemable noncontrolling interests reconciliation |  |
Redeemable noncontrolling interest, redemption value at the end of the period | 4,200 | 10,700
Guess Sud |  |
Redeemable noncontrolling interests put arrangements |  |
Total outstanding equity interest in subsidiary covered by put arrangement (as a percent) | 40.00% |
Redeemable noncontrolling interests | 4,100 | 4,000
Redeemable noncontrolling interests reconciliation |  |
Redeemable noncontrolling interest, redemption value at the end of the period | $ 4,100 | $ 4,000

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- Definition The aggregate amount to be paid by the entity upon redemption of the security that is classified as temporary equity. Temporary equity is a security with redemption features that are outside the control of the issuer, is not classified as an asset or liability in conformity with GAAP, and is not mandatorily redeemable. Includes any type of security that is redeemable at a fixed or determinable price or on a fixed or determinable date or dates, is redeemable at the option of the holder, or has conditions for redemption which are not solely within the control of the issuer. If convertible, the issuer does not control the actions or events necessary to issue the maximum number of shares that could be required to be delivered under the conversion option if the holder exercises the option to convert the stock to another class of equity. If the security is a warrant or a rights issue, the warrant or rights issue is considered to be temporary equity if the issuer cannot demonstrate that it would be able to deliver upon the exercise of the option by the holder in all cases. Includes stock with put option held by ESOP and stock redeemable by holder only in the event of a change in control of the issuer. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher SEC -Name Regulation S-X (SX) -Number 210 -Article 5 -Section 02 -Paragraph 28 -Subparagraph b Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) -Number 00-19 -Paragraph 12 -LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy. Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 210 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SX 210.5-02.27(b)) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6877327&loc=d3e13212-122682 + Details
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