Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of Operating Leased Assets [Table] Schedule of Operating Leased Assets [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Property leases Land and Building [Member] Retail store leases Retail Site [Member] Equipment operating leases Equipment [Member] Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] Minimum Minimum [Member] Maximum Maximum [Member] Leases Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] Lease expiration date Lease Expiration Date Percentage of annual sales volume used for incremental rent on certain retail store leases Percentage of Annual Sales Volume Offer for Retail Store Lease Rent Represents the percentage of annual sales volume used for calculating incremental rent on certain retail store leases. Segment Reporting [Abstract] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Business Segments [Axis] Segments [Axis] Segment [Domain] Segments [Domain] Americas Retail Americas Retail [Member] The Americas Retail segment includes the entity's retail and e-commerce operations in North and Central America and its retail operations in South America. Europe Europe Segment [Member] The Europe segment includes the entity's wholesale, retail and e-commerce operations in Europe and the Middle East. Asia Asia Segment [Member] The Asia segment includes the entity's wholesale, retail and e-commerce operations in Asia. Americas Wholesale Americas Wholesale [Member] The Americas Wholesale segment includes the entity's wholesale operations in the Americas. Licensing Licensing [Member] The licensing segment includes the worldwide licensing operations of the entity. Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Domain] Consolidation Items [Domain] Corporate Overhead Corporate, Non-Segment [Member] Segment information of net revenue and earnings (loss) from operations Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Number of reportable segments Number of Reportable Segments Net revenue Revenues Licensing Royalty Revenue Earnings (loss) from operations Operating Income (Loss) Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Domain] Equity Award [Domain] Stock option Employee And Non Employee Stock Option [Member] An arrangement whereby an employee or non-employee is entitled to receive in the future, subject to vesting and other restrictions, a number of shares in the entity at a specified price, as defined in the agreement. Although there are variations, normally, after vesting, when an option is exercised, the holder pays the strike value in cash to the issuing employer-entity and receives equity shares. The equity shares can be sold into the market for cash at the current market price without restriction. Options may be used to attract, retain and incentivize individuals, in addition to their regular compensation and benefits. Nonvested stock awards/units Nonvested Stock Awards or Units [Member] Represents nonvested stock awards or units used to compensate employees. Restricted stock units Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] Performance-based awards/units Performance Shares [Member] Performance Shares Nonvested Performance Shares [Member] Restricted stock units that are subject to the acheivement of certain performance-based vesting conditions. Target Performance Shares Target Performance Awards [Member] The target shares or units awarded to employees for meeting certain performance targets. Market-based awards/units Market-Based Shares [Member] Shares or units awarded to employees due to the satisfaction of certain market vesting conditions Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name [Domain] Plan Name [Domain] Employee Stock Purchase Plan Employee Stock [Member] Title of Individual [Axis] Title of Individual [Axis] Relationship to Entity [Domain] Relationship to Entity [Domain] CEO Chief Executive Officer [Member] Executive Chairman of the Board and Chief Creative Officer Board of Directors Chairman [Member] Vesting [Axis] Vesting [Axis] Vesting [Domain] Vesting [Domain] Vesting, Tranche One Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche One [Member] Vesting, Tranche Two Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Two [Member] Vesting, Tranche Three Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Three [Member] Vesting, Tranche Four Share Based Compensation Award Tranche Four [Member] Fourth portion of share-based compensation award differentiated by a particular vesting feature, including, but not limited to, performance measure or service period. Disclosure of share-based compensation information under stock plans Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Share-based compensation expense Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense Share-Based Compensation, Additional Disclosures Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Additional General Disclosures [Abstract] Unrecognized compensation cost, adjusted for estimated forfeitures, related to nonvested stock options Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Stock Options Unrecognized compensation cost, adjusted for estimated forfeitures, related to nonvested stock awards/units Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Share-based Awards Other than Options Weighted average period for recognition of unrecognized compensation cost (in years/months/days) Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition Weighted average fair values of stock options granted during the period (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Granted (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross Vesting rights (as a percentage) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage Period which award is subject to a performance condition (in years/months) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Performance Period Period which award is subject to a performance contingency as a vesting condition. In 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Vesting period (in years) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period Period which award is subject to a market condition (in years) Share-based Compensation Agreement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Market Condition Period Period which award is subject to a market contingency as a vesting condition. In 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Vesting year Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Year Year which an employee's right to exercise an award is no longer contingent on satisfaction of either a service, market, or performance condition, in CCYY format. Number of Units Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward] Nonvested at the beginning of the period (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number Granted (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period Vested (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period Forfeited (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period Nonvested at the end of the period (in shares) Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract] Nonvested at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Granted (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Vested (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Forfeited (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Nonvested at the end of the period (in dollars per share) Related Party Transactions [Abstract] Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table] Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table] Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Domain] Related Party [Domain] Marciano Trusts Marciano Trusts [Member] Represents activity with the Marciano Trusts, for the benefit of executives, former executives of the entity and their family members. MPM Financial LLC MPM Financial LLC [Member] Represents activity with MPM Financial, LLC, an entity affiliated with the Marciano Trusts. Marciano Consulting Agreement Director [Member] Harmony Collection LLC Harmony Collection LLC [Member] Represents the information pertaining to Harmony Collection, LLC. Corporate headquarters in Los Angeles, California Building [Member] Related Party Transactions Related Party Transaction [Line Items] Number of leases under related party lease agreements Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease, Number of Units Lease expiration date (by year) Lease expiration date by year Year which lease or group of leases is set to expire, in CCYY format. Reduction in the area of corporate headquarters (in square feet) Reduction In Area Of Retail Estate Property Reduction in the area of a real estate property. Area of corporate headquarters (in square feet) Area of Real Estate Property Expenses under related party arrangement Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party Payments under related party agreement Related Party Transaction, Purchases from Related Party Service term Service Term Represents the number of years of service to the Company. Consulting agreement term (in years) Consulting Agreement Term Represents the number of years of the consulting agreement entered into by the entity at inception of the contract. Consulting agreement, number of years during the extension period Consulting Agreement Extended Term Represents the number of years during the extension period for the consulting agreement entered into by the entity beyond the original consulting agreement term. Expiration date of consulting agreement Related Party Transaction, Date Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] Fiscal Year Fiscal Year [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Table] Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Table] Information related to various accounting policies of the entity. Scenario [Axis] Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Forecast Scenario, Forecast [Member] Fiscal Year Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Number of days in fiscal year Fiscal Period Duration Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Effective income tax rate (as a percent) Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent Aggregate accruals for uncertain tax positions, including penalties and interest Uncertain Tax Benefits Including Accrued Interest and Penalties Amount of uncertain tax benefits pertaining to uncertain tax positions taken in the tax returns including related accrued interest and penalties. Stockholders' Equity and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests [Abstract] Stockholders' Equity and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests [Abstract] Schedule of Stockholders' Equity Including Redeemable and Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interests [Table] Schedule of Stockholders' Equity Including Redeemable and Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interests [Table] Tabular disclosure of changes in the separate accounts comprising stockholders' equity including nonredeemable and redeemable noncontrolling interests. Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Common Stock Common Stock [Member] Treasury Stock Treasury Stock [Member] Guess, Inc. Stockholders’ Equity Parent [Member] Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interests Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Schedule of Stockholders' Equity Including Redeemable and Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interests Schedule of Stockholders' Equity Including Redeemable and Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interests [Line Items] [Line Items] for Tabular disclosure of changes in the separate accounts comprising stockholders' equity including nonredeemable and redeemable noncontrolling interests. Stockholders' equity reconciliation Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Common stock (in shares), beginning of the period Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Treasury stock (in shares), beginning of the period Treasury Stock, Shares Stockholders' equity, balance at the beginning of the period Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net earnings Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Foreign currency translation adjustment Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Gain (loss) on derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges, net of income tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax Loss on marketable securities, net of income tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax Actuarial valuation gain (loss) and related amortization, curtailment and prior service credit amortization on defined benefit plans, net of income tax Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax Issuance of common stock under stock compensation plans (in shares) Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share Based Compensation Excluding ESPP Number of shares issued during the period as a result of any share-based compensation plan other than an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Issuance of common stock under stock compensation plans, net of tax effect Stock Activity During Period, Value, Share Based Compensation, Net of Tax Effect Value of stock activity including, but not limited to, issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options or repurchases of common stock related to tax withholding upon vesting of restricted awards/units. Activity is resulting from awards granted under any share-based compensation plan other than an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) or an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), including tax effect. Issuance of stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan (in shares) Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans Issuance of stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan Stock Issued During Period, Value, Employee Stock Purchase Plan Share-based compensation Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition Dividends Dividends, Common Stock, Cash Share repurchases (in shares) Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired Share repurchases Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method Noncontrolling interest capital distribution Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders Redeemable noncontrolling interest redemption value adjustment Noncontrolling Interest, Change in Redemption Value Common stock (in shares), end of the period Treasury stock (in shares), end of the period Stockholders' equity, balance at the end of the period Comprehensive income (loss), income tax effect Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax [Abstract] Gain (loss) on derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges, tax effect Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax Loss on marketable securities, tax effect Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities, Tax Actuarial valuation gain (loss) and related amortization, curtailment and prior service credit amortization on defined benefit plans, tax effect Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table] Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table] Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities, Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain] Marketable equity securities Equity Securities [Member] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Domain] Income Statement Location [Domain] Other income/expense Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Member] Available-for-sale securities Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale securities Proceeds from Sale of Available-for-sale Securities Gains recognized on sale of available-for-sale securities Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gains Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] Inventories Inventory Disclosure [Text Block] Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Class of Treasury Stock [Table] Class of Treasury Stock [Table] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] Common Stock Common Class A [Member] Share Repurchase Program Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] Value of common stock authorized to be repurchased Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount Number of common stock authorized to be repurchased (in shares) Stock Repurchase Program, Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased Number of common stock repurchased (in shares) Shares repurchased, aggregate cost Value of common stock remaining to be repurchased Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount Reconciliation of common stock outstanding, treasury stock and the total carrying amount of total stockholders' equity, Guess, Inc. stockholders' equity and stockholders' equity attributable to nonredeemable and redeemable noncontrolling interests Schedule of Stockholders Equity Including Redeemable and Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of changes in the separate accounts comprising stockholders' equity (in addition to retained earnings and nonredeemable and redeemable noncontrolling interests) and the changes in the number of shares of equity securities during at least the most recent annual fiscal period and any subsequent interim period presented. Schedule of changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of related income taxes Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to net earnings Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block] Loss Contingencies [Table] Loss Contingencies [Table] Litigation Status [Axis] Litigation Status [Axis] Litigation Status [Domain] Litigation Status [Domain] Judicial ruling Judicial Ruling [Member] Pending litigation Pending Litigation [Member] Geographical [Axis] Geographical [Axis] Geographical [Domain] Geographical [Domain] U.S. UNITED STATES Italy ITALY China CHINA France FRANCE Litigation Case [Axis] Litigation Case [Axis] Litigation Case [Domain] Litigation Case [Domain] Gucci America, Inc. Gucci Case [Member] Information related to litigation with Gucci America, Inc. Isaguirre Isaguirre Case [Member] Information related to litigation with Franchez Isaguirre, a former employee of the Company, and a second former employee. Tax Authority [Axis] Tax Authority [Axis] Information by tax jurisdiction. Tax Authority [Domain] Tax Authority [Domain] Agency, division or body classification that levies customs taxes. Italian Customs Agency Foreign Customs Tax Authority [Member] Designated customs tax departments of governments entitled to levy and collect customs taxes from the entity outside the entity's country of domicile. Loss contingency Loss Contingencies [Line Items] Damages sought in litigation case Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value Accounting profits sought by plaintiff as compensation Loss Contingency, Accounting Profits Sought, Value The value of the accounting profits sought by the plaintiff in the legal matter. Monetary damages awarded by court Loss Contingency, Damages Awarded, Value Monetary damages awarded by court to be paid by the Company's licensees Loss Contingency, Damages Awarded Value to Licensees Amount of damages awarded to the plaintiff in the legal matter related to certain of the Company's licensees. Number of Italian trademark registrations to be cancelled by plaintiff Number of Italian Trademark Registrations to be Cancelled by Plaintiff Represents the number of Italian trademark registrations ordered by the court to be cancelled by the plaintiff related to the court's ruling in favor of the Company Number of European Community trademark registrations to be cancelled by plaintiff Number of European Community Trademark Registrations to be Cancelled by Plaintiff Represents the number of European Community trademark registrations ordered by the court to be cancelled by the plaintiff related to the court's ruling in favor of the Company Number of international trademark registrations to be cancelled by plaintiff Number Of International Trademark Registrations To Be Cancelled By Plaintiff Represents the number of international trademark registrations ordered by the court to be cancelled by the plaintiff related to the court's ruling in favor of the Company Number of plaintiffs Loss Contingency, Number of Plaintiffs Settlement amount Litigation Settlement, Amount Number of subsidiaries under audit by the Italian Customs Agency Number of Subsidiaries Under Audit Represents the number of subsidiaries which were under audit by the respective government authority. Period under audit by the Italian Customs Agency Customs Examination, Period under Examination Period being examined in the customs tax audit, in CCYYMMDD format Customs tax assessments including potential penalties and interest Customs Examination, Estimate of Possible Loss Estimated amount of loss resulting from an adverse position taken in the customs examination. Period covering canceled assessments Customs Examination, Period of Canceled Assessments1 Period covering the assessments which were canceled in the customs tax audit, in CCYYMMDD format. Canceled customs tax assessments Customs Examination, Canceled Assessments Amount of canceled customs tax assessments. Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table] Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table] Hedging Designation [Axis] Hedging Designation [Axis] Hedging Designation [Domain] Hedging Designation [Domain] Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] Derivative Instrument [Axis] Derivative Instrument [Axis] Derivative Contract [Domain] Derivative Contract [Domain] Foreign exchange currency contracts Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] Interest rate swaps Interest Rate Swap [Member] Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Other current assets/Other assets Other Current and Noncurrent Assets [Member] Primary financial statement captions encompassing other current and noncurrent assets. Other current assets Other Current Assets [Member] Accrued expenses Accrued Liabilities [Member] Accrued expenses/Other long-term liabilities Accrued Expenses and Other Long-Term Liabilities [Member] Primary financial statement captions encompassing accrued expenses and other long-term liabilities. Hedging Relationship [Axis] Hedging Relationship [Axis] Hedging Relationship [Domain] Hedging Relationship [Domain] Cash flow hedges Cash Flow Hedging [Member] Fair value of derivative instruments Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] ASSETS: Derivative Asset [Abstract] Derivatives, assets Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset LIABILITIES: Derivative Liability [Abstract] Derivatives, liabilities Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability Principles of Consolidation Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block] Reclassifications Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block] New Accounting Guidance New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] Derivative Financial Instruments Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Summary of net revenue and earnings (loss) from operations by segment Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, by Legal Entity [Table] Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, by Legal Entity [Table] Legal Entity [Axis] Legal Entity [Axis] Entity [Domain] Entity [Domain] Guess Sud Guess Sud SAS [Member] Represents Guess Sud SAS, a majority-owned subsidiary of the entity. Guess Brazil Guess Brazil [Member] Guess Brazil was established as a majority-owned joint venture Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] Redeemable noncontrolling interests reconciliation Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity [Roll Forward] Redeemable noncontrolling interest, value at the beginning of the period Temporary Equity, Carrying Amount, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests Foreign currency translation adjustment Temporary Equity, Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Redeemable noncontrolling interest redemption value adjustment Temporary Equity, Carrying Amount, Period Increase (Decrease) Redeemable noncontrolling interest, value at the end of the period Redeemable noncontrolling interests put arrangements Temporary Equity, Other Disclosures [Abstract] Total outstanding equity interest in subsidiary covered by put arrangement (as a percent) Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners Initial date put option can be exercised by noncontrolling interest holders Temporary Equity, Initial Date Put Option Can Be Exercised by Noncontrolling Owners Represents the initial date, in CCYY-MM-DD format, that the put arrangement may be exercised by the noncontrolling interest holder by providing written notice to the Company. Initial period put option can be exercised by noncontrolling interest holder after commencement of agreement, subject to certain time restrictions (by year) Temporary Equity, Initial Period Put Option Can Be Exercised by Noncontrolling Owners Represents the initial period in years after the finalization of the agreement that the put arrangement may be exercised by the noncontrolling interest holder by providing written notice to the Company. Period put arrangement can be exercised by noncontrolling interest holder after initial and subsequent exercise periods, subject to certain time restrictions (by year) Temporary Equity, Period Put Option Can Be Exercised by Noncontrolling Owners Represents the period of time (in years) that the put arrangement may be exercised by the noncontrolling interest holder after initial and subsequent exercise periods subject to certain time restrictions. Redeemable noncontrolling interests Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table] Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table] Derivative Financial Instruments Designated as Cash Flow Hedges Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member] Marketable Securities Accumulated Net Unrealized Investment Gain (Loss) [Member] Defined Benefit Plans Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member] Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis] Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis] Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain] Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain] Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to net earnings Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items] Cost of product sales Cost of Goods Sold Other income/expense Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Actuarial loss amortization Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), before Tax Prior service credit amortization Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Amortization Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax Curtailment Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Finalization of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan Valuation, before Tax Income tax expense Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Net earnings attributable to Guess, Inc. Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Summary of borrowings and capital lease obligations Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] European capital lease, maturing quarterly through May 2016 Capital Lease Obligations [Member] Credit Facility Line of Credit [Member] Canada CANADA Europe Europe [Member] Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Domain] Credit Facility [Domain] Revolving Credit Facility Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Foreign line of credit Foreign Line of Credit [Member] Accordion feature Revolving Credit Facility, Accordion Feature [Member] The sublimit within the overall line of credit capacity that is available for incremental revolving commitments or incremental term loans. Prior credit facility Prior Credit Facility [Member] The prior credit facility which was replaced by the current credit facility. U.S. line of credit Domestic Line of Credit [Member] Standby letters of credit Standby Letters of Credit [Member] Documentary letters of credit Letter of Credit [Member] Short-term Debt, Type [Axis] Short-term Debt, Type [Axis] Short-term Debt, Type [Domain] Short-term Debt, Type [Domain] Variable Rate [Axis] Variable Rate [Axis] Variable Rate [Domain] Variable Rate [Domain] Base rate Base Rate [Member] LIBOR London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] Federal funds rate Federal Funds Rate [Member] The federal funds rate used to calculate the variable rate of the debt instrument. Prime rate Prime Rate [Member] Canadian BA rate Canadian BA rate [Member] The Canadian banker's acceptance rate used to calculate the variable rate of the debt instrument. Bank of Canada overnight rate Bank of Canada overnight rate [Member] Interest rate charged for the Bank of Canada overnight rate Borrowings and capital lease obligations Debt Instrument [Line Items] European capital lease, maturing quarterly through May 2016 Capital Lease Obligations Other debt Other Borrowings Capital lease obligations and borrowings, total Debt and Capital Lease Obligations Less current installments Capital Lease Obligations, Current Long-term debt and capital lease obligations Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations Capital Lease Capital Lease Obligations [Abstract] Fixed rate of interest rate swap designated as a non-hedging instrument (as a percent) Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate Interest rate swap maturity date Derivative, Maturity Date Fair value of the interest rate swap liability Interest Rate Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability at Fair Value Credit Facilities Line of Credit Facility [Abstract] Debt maturity period (in years) Debt Instrument, Term Maximum borrowing capacity Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Current borrowing capacity Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity Debt maturity date Debt Instrument, Maturity Date Credit Facility, outstanding amount Long-term Line of Credit Accrued interest Interest Payable Priority level for Credit Facility Line of Credit Facility, Priority Interest rate margin (as a percent) Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate Letters of credit outstanding Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount Interest rate, low end of the range (as a percent) Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Minimum Interest rate, high end of the range (as a percent) Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Maximum Number of credit facilities subject to minimum net equity requirement Number of Credit Facilities Subject to Equity Requirement Covenant Represents the number of credit facilities which are subject to a minimum net equity requirement. Maximum borrowing capacity of the credit facility which is subject to a minimum net equity requirement Line of Credit Facility Maximum Borrowing Capacity Subject to Equity Requirement Covenant Maximum borrowing capacity of the credit facility which is subject to a minimum net equity requirement. Raw materials Inventory, Raw Materials, Net of Reserves Work in progress Inventory, Work in Process, Net of Reserves Finished goods Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves Inventories Inventory, Net Allowance to write down inventories to the lower of cost or market Inventory Valuation Reserves Computation of basic and diluted net earnings per common share attributable to common stockholders Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Fair Value by Measurement Frequency [Axis] Measurement Frequency [Axis] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Level 1 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Level 2 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Level 3 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Fair value hierarchy for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Assets: Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract] Foreign exchange currency contracts, Assets Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure Available-for-sale securities Available-for-sale Securities Total Assets Assets, Fair Value Disclosure Liabilities: Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract] Foreign exchange currency contracts, Liabilities Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure Interest rate swap Interest Rate Derivative Liabilities, at Fair Value Deferred compensation obligations Deferred Compensation Cash-based Arrangements, Liability, Current and Noncurrent Total Liabilities Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure Transfers of financial instruments between the three levels of fair value hierarchy Fair Value Transfers Between Levels [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Value of transfers between levels Fair Value Transfers Between Levels Represents the value of the transfers between all three levels of the fair value hierarchy for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis. Income Statement [Abstract] Product sales Sales Revenue, Goods, Net Net royalties Net revenue Cost of product sales Gross profit Gross Profit Selling, general and administrative expenses Selling, General and Administrative Expense Earnings from operations Other income (expense): Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract] Interest expense Interest Expense Interest income Investment Income, Interest Other income, net Total other income Nonoperating Income (Expense) Earnings before income tax expense Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Net earnings Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net earnings attributable to Guess, Inc. Net earnings per common share attributable to common stockholders (Note 2): Basic (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Weighted average common shares outstanding attributable to common stockholders (Note 2): Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Basic (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Diluted (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table] Cost of product sales Cost of Sales [Member] Gains (losses) before taxes recognized on the derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges in OCI and net earnings Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] Gain recognized in OCI Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivatives, Net, before Tax Gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into earnings Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings, Net Net after-tax derivative activity recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax [Roll Forward] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Beginning balance gain (loss) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax Net gains from changes in cash flow hedges Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax Net (gains) losses reclassified to earnings Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax Ending balance gain Foreign exchange currency cash flow hedge unrealized gain to be recognized in cost of product sales or other income over the following 12 months Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months Derivative [Table] Derivative [Table] Forward contracts designated as hedging instruments Derivative [Line Items] U.S. dollar forward contracts purchased, total notional amount Notional Amount of Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts Purchased The total notional amount of foreign exchange forward contracts purchased during the period. Expressed as an absolute value. U.S. dollar forward contracts outstanding Derivative, Notional Amount U.S. dollar forward contracts outstanding, maximum remaining maturity period (in months) Maximum Remaining Maturity of Foreign Currency Derivatives Schedule of share-based compensation expense recognized under all of the Company's stock plans Schedule of Compensation Cost for Share-based Payment Arrangements, Allocation of Share-based Compensation Costs by Plan [Table Text Block] Schedule of activity for nonvested performance-based awards Schedule of Nonvested Performance-based Units Activity [Table Text Block] Schedule of inventories Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block] Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract] Defined Benefit Plans Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block] Stockholders' Equity and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block] Segment Information Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Share-Based Compensation Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Cash flows from operating activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Net earnings Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment Depreciation Amortization of intangible assets Amortization of Intangible Assets Share-based compensation expense Share-based Compensation Unrealized forward contract gains Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Unrealized Net (gain) loss on disposition of long-term assets and property and equipment Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets Other items, net Other Noncash Income (Expense) Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) in Receivables Inventories Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Prepaid expenses and other assets Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Accounts payable and accrued expenses Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Deferred rent and lease incentives Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Rent and Other Lease Liabilities The net change during the reporting period in the aggregate amount of (1) deferred rent liability, which is the cumulative difference between the rental income or payments required by a lease agreement and the rental income or expense recognized on a straight-line basis, or other systematic and rational basis more representative of the time pattern in which use or benefit is granted or derived from the leased property, expected to be recognized in income or expense, by the lessor or lessee, respectively, and (2) the net change during the reporting period in the aggregate carrying amount of other lease related liabilities. Other long-term liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Liabilities Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations Cash flows from investing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Purchases of property and equipment Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Changes in other assets Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities Proceeds from maturity and sale of investments Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Available-for-sale Securities Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Net cash settlement of forward contracts Payments for (Proceeds from) Derivative Instrument, Investing Activities Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations Cash flows from financing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Payment of debt issuance costs Payments of Debt Issuance Costs Proceeds from borrowings Proceeds from Issuance of Debt Repayment of capital lease obligations and borrowings Repayments of Debt and Capital Lease Obligations Dividends paid Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock Noncontrolling interest capital distributions Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Noncontrolling Interest Issuance of common stock, net of tax withholdings on vesting of stock awards Proceeds from (Repurchase of) Equity Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities Purchase of treasury stock Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Net cash used in financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents, Continuing Operations Net change in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period Supplemental cash flow data: Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Interest paid Interest Paid, Net Income taxes paid Income Taxes Paid, Net Document and Entity Information Document and Entity Information Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Trading Symbol Trading Symbol Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Document Type Document Type Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus 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employees considered actively participating under the terms of the SERP Defined Benefit Plan, Number of Active Participants Number of active participants in the plan. Actuarial gain Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, before Tax Cash surrender values of the insurance policies held in a rabbi trust Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance Gain (loss) as a result of changes in value of the insurance policy investments, included in other income and expense Life Insurance, Corporate or Bank Owned, Change in Value Realized gain resulting from payout on insurance policy investments Life Insurance Corporate Or Bank Owned Realized Gain Realized gain resulting from payout on insurance policy investments. Projected benefit obligation Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation SERP benefit payments Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid Plan assets held at the independent fiduciary Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets Net liability Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet Summary of restructuring activities related primarily to severance Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table] Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member] Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward] Beginning balance Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Gains (losses) arising during the period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax Reclassification to net earnings for (gains) losses realized Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax Net other comprehensive income (loss) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Ending balance Net earnings attributable to Guess, Inc. Less net earnings attributable to nonvested restricted stockholders Participating Securities, Distributed and Undistributed Earnings (Loss), Basic Net earnings attributable to common stockholders Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic Weighted average common shares used in basic computations Effect of dilutive securities: Incremental Weighted Average Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect [Abstract] Stock options and restricted stock units (in shares) Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements Weighted average common shares used in diluted computations Net earnings per common share attributable to common stockholders: Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract] Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table] Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table] Antidilutive Securities [Axis] Antidilutive Securities [Axis] Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain] Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain] Performance-based or market-based units Performance and Market Units [Member] Units awarded to employees for meeting certain performance targets or due to the satisfaction of certain market vesting conditions. Performance-based units Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Antidilutive equity awards excluded from computation of diluted weighted average common shares Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Receivables [Abstract] Accounts Receivable Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of fair value hierarchy for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block] Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Restructuring Type [Axis] Restructuring Type [Axis] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Severance, impairment and lease termination costs Severance, Impairment and Lease Termination Costs [Member] Termination of an employee, impairment charges and lease termination costs associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a plan. Severance Employee Severance [Member] Restructuring activity Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Restructuring reserve included in accrued expenses Restructuring Reserve, Current Restructuring charges Restructuring Charges Restructuring reserve activity Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] Beginning balance Restructuring Reserve Cash payments Payments for Restructuring Foreign currency and other adjustments Restructuring Reserve, Translation and Other Adjustment Ending balance Schedule of Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Table] Schedule of Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Table] Selling, general and administrative expenses Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member] North America and Europe North America and Europe [Member] Regions including North America and Europe Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used by Type [Axis] Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used by Type [Axis] Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used, Asset Name [Domain] Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used, Asset Name [Domain] Retail locations Asset impairment charge Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items] Period of time new retail locations in penetrated markets would need to be opened to be considered for impairment Period Considered for Testing of Impairment on New Retail Locations Represents the amount of time a new retail location in penetrated markets would need to be opened to be considered in impairment testing in accordance with the Company's policies. Period of time new retail locations in new markets would need to be opened to be considered for impairment Period Considered for Testing of Impairment on New Retail Locations in Newer Markets Represents the amount of time a new retail location in newer markets, where the Company is in the earlier stages of establishing its presence, would need to be opened to be considered in impairment testing in accordance with the Company's policies. Impairment charges Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use Basis of Presentation Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block] Summary of fair value of derivative instruments in the condensed consolidated balance sheets Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block] Summary of gains (losses) before taxes recognized on the derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges in OCI and net earnings Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block] Summary of net after-tax derivative activity recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Schedule of Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Summary of gains before taxes recognized on the derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments in other income Schedule of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block] Components of net periodic defined benefit pension cost Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block] Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] ASSETS Assets [Abstract] Current assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable, net Receivables, Net, Current Inventories Other current assets Other Assets, Current Total current assets Assets, Current Property and equipment, net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Goodwill Goodwill Other intangible assets, net Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Long-term deferred tax assets Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent Other assets Other Assets, Noncurrent Total assets Assets LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Current liabilities: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Current portion of capital lease obligations Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Current Accrued expenses Accrued Liabilities, Current Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Long-term debt and capital lease obligations Deferred rent and lease incentives Deferred Rent Credit, Noncurrent Other long-term liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Total liabilities Liabilities Commitments and contingencies (Note 12) Commitments and Contingencies Stockholders’ equity: Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Preferred stock, $.01 par value. Authorized 10,000,000 shares; no shares issued and outstanding Preferred Stock, Value, Issued Common stock, $.01 par value. Authorized 150,000,000 shares; issued 139,977,240 and 139,559,000 shares, outstanding 83,773,648 and 85,323,154 shares, as of October 31, 2015 and January 31, 2015, respectively Common Stock, Value, Issued Paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital Retained earnings Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Accumulated other comprehensive loss Treasury stock, 56,203,592 and 54,235,846 shares as of October 31, 2015 and January 31, 2015, respectively Treasury Stock, Value Guess, Inc. stockholders’ equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Nonredeemable noncontrolling interests Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total stockholders’ equity Total liabilities and stockholders' equity Liabilities and Equity Schedule of accounts receivable Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table] Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable by Receivable Type [Axis] Receivable Type [Axis] Receivable Type [Domain] Receivable [Domain] Trade receivables Trade Accounts Receivable [Member] Royalty receivables Royalty Receivable [Member] Amount due from the entity's licensees related to royalties. Other receivables Other Receivables [Member] Carrying amounts due as of the balance sheet date from parties or arising from transactions not otherwise specified in the taxonomy. Accounts receivable Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] Accounts receivable, gross Accounts Receivable, Gross, Current Less allowance for doubtful accounts Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Accounts receivable, net Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Preferred stock, shares authorized Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized Preferred stock, shares issued Preferred Stock, Shares Issued Preferred stock, shares outstanding Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, shares authorized Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, shares issued Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common stock, shares outstanding Treasury stock, shares Borrowings and Capital Lease Obligations Debt and Capital Leases Disclosures [Text Block] Subsequent Events [Abstract] Subsequent Event [Table] Subsequent Event [Table] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Events Subsequent Event [Member] U.S. distribution center Subsequent Events Subsequent Event [Line Items] Purchase price of the Company's U.S. distribution center Facility Purchase Agreement, Amount Represents the purchase price to acquire facility previously leased by the entity. Cash dividend announced on common stock (in dollars per share) Payment date of cash dividend Dividends Payable, Date to be Paid Record date of cash dividend Dividends Payable, Date of Record Schedule of accounts receivable Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block] Related Party Transactions Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Other comprehensive income (loss) (“OCI”): Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Foreign currency translation adjustment Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract] Gains (losses) arising during the period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax Derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax [Abstract] Gains arising during the period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax Less income tax effect Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax Reclassification to net earnings for (gains) losses realized Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, before Tax Less income tax effect Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Tax Marketable securities Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract] Losses arising during the period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, before Tax Less income tax effect Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Tax Reclassification to net earnings for gains realized Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, before Tax Less income tax effect Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Tax Defined benefit plans Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract] Less income tax effect Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, before Reclassification Adjustments, Tax Less income tax effect Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax Total comprehensive income (loss) Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Less comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests: Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Net earnings Foreign currency translation adjustment Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Guess, Inc. Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Income Taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Subsequent Events Subsequent Events [Text Block]