Commitments and Contingencies (Details 5) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
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

- 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.

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