Payables and Accruals [Abstract] Accrued compensation and benefits Employee-related Liabilities, Current Income taxes Accrued Income Taxes, Current Sales and use taxes, property taxes, and other indirect taxes Accrual for Taxes Other than Income Taxes, Current Deferred revenue Deferred Revenue, Current Store credits, loyalty and gift cards Accrued Liabilities Store Credits Unredeemed Loyalty Points and Gift Cards Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of the liability for store credits, unredeemed loyalty points and outstanding gift cards. Advertising Accrued Advertising, Current Professional fees Accrued Professional Fees, Current Derivative financial instruments Derivative Liabilities, Current Construction costs Construction Payable, Current Other Other Accrued Liabilities, Current Total Accrued Liabilities, Current Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract] Quarterly Information (Unaudited) Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block] Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Derivative Financial Instruments Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Preferred stock, Authorized shares 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, Authorized shares Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, shares issued Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common stock, shares outstanding Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Treasury stock, shares Treasury Stock, Shares Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] Share-Based Compensation Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] Document and Entity Information Document and Entity Information Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name 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 Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Entity Public Float Entity Public Float 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 Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Practices Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Long-term Purchase Commitment [Table] Long-term Purchase Commitment [Table] Long-term Purchase Commitment by Category of Item Purchased [Axis] Category of Item Purchased [Axis] Long-term Purchase Commitment, Category of Item Purchased [Domain] Long-term Purchase Commitment, Category of Item Purchased [Domain] Inventory Inventories [Member] Purchase Commitments Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items] Purchase commitments Long-term Purchase Commitment, Amount Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table] Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table] Debt Security [Axis] Debt Security [Axis] Major Types of Debt Securities [Domain] Major Types of Debt Securities [Domain] Corporate bonds Corporate Bond Securities [Member] 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] Certificates of deposit Certificates of Deposit [Member] Marketable equity securities Equity Securities [Member] Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] Minimum Minimum [Member] Maximum Maximum [Member] Available-for-sale securities Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] Available-for-sale securities, included in short-term investments and other assets depending on their respective maturity dates Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure Maturity date Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Date Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale securities Proceeds from Sale of Available-for-sale Securities Accumulated unrealized gains, net of tax, included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract] Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table] Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table] Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis] Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis] Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain] Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain] Allowance for accounts receivable Allowance for Trade Receivables [Member] Allowance for royalties receivable Allowance for Royalties Receivables [Member] A valuation allowance for royalties receivable that are expected to be uncollectible. Allowance for sales returns Allowance for Sales Returns [Member] VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] Reconciliation of valuation and qualifying accounts Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] Balance at beginning of period Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance Costs charged / credited to expenses Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense Deductions and write-offs Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions Balance at end of period Loss Contingencies [Table] Loss Contingencies [Table] Loss Contingencies by Nature of Contingency [Axis] Loss Contingency Nature [Axis] Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain] Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain] Litigation Settled Litigation [Member] Information on settled litigation including the amount of monetary damages awarded against the entity Loss Contingencies [Line Items] Loss Contingencies [Line Items] Litigation Loss Contingency, Information about Litigation Matters [Abstract] Damages sought by plaintiff as compensation 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 for certain of 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. Accrued Expenses Accounts Payable, Accrued Liabilities, and Other Liabilities Disclosure, Current [Text Block] Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of Operating and Capital Loss Carryforward [Table] Schedule of Operating and Capital Loss Carryforward [Table] Schedule reflecting pertinent information, such as tax authority, amounts, and expiration dates, of net operating loss and capital loss carryforwards, including an assessment of the likelihood of utilization. Income Tax Authority [Axis] Income Tax Authority [Axis] Income Tax Authority [Domain] Income Tax Authority [Domain] Foreign country Foreign Tax Authority [Member] State and local jurisdiction State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] Operating and capital loss carryforward Operating and Capital Loss Carryforward [Line Items] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Net operating loss carryforwards of the company's U.S. and certain Asian and European retail operations Operating Loss Carryforwards Operating loss carryforwards that have an unlimited carryforward life Operating Loss Carryforwards, Not Subject to Expiration The amount of operating loss carryforwards, which are not subject to expiration dates. Operating loss carryforwards with expiration dates Operating Loss Carryforwards, Subject to Expiration The amount of operating loss carryforwards, which are subject to expiration dates. Valuation allowance Operating Loss Carryforwards, Valuation Allowance Increase in valuation allowance Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Change in Amount Amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would favorably affect the effective income tax rate in any future periods Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate Changes in the amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits excluding interest and penalties Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward] Beginning Balance Unrecognized Tax Benefits Additions: Additions to Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Tax positions related to the prior year Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions Tax positions related to the current year Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions Reductions: Reduction from Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Tax positions related to the prior year Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions Settlements Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities Expiration of statutes of limitation Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reductions Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations Ending Balance Aggregate accruals for uncertain tax positions, including penalties and interest and net of federal tax benefits Liability for Uncertain Tax Positions, Noncurrent Interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense Accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued Fiscal Year Fiscal Year [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Number of Days in Fiscal Year Number of Days in Fiscal Year Represents the number of days in the fiscal year. Number of Days in Fiscal Year Minimum Number of Days in Fiscal Year Minimum Represents the minimum number of days the entity reports its annual results of operations based on. Number of Days in Fiscal Year Maximum Number of Days in Fiscal Year Maximum Represents the maximum number of days the entity reports its annual results of operations based on. Number of Days in Next Fiscal Year Number of Days in Next Fiscal Year Represents the number of dates in the next fiscal year Business Segment Reporting Segment Reporting, Disclosure of Entity's Reportable Segments [Abstract] Number of reportable segments Number of Reportable Segments Revenue Recognition Revenue Recognition [Abstract] Revenue Recognition [Table] Revenue Recognition [Table] Information pertinent to revenue recognition of the entity. All Countries [Axis] All Countries [Axis] Geopolitical areas recognized by governments of the world as a grouping of countries. All Countries [Domain] All Countries [Domain] U.S. Retail business UNITED STATES Canadian Retail business CANADA Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Accrued expenses Accrued Liabilities [Member] Revenue recognition Revenue Recognition [Line Items] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Gift card breakage rate (as a percent) Revenue Recognition Gift Cards Breakage Percentage Represents gift card breakage rate of the entity. Gift card breakage revenue Revenue Recognition, Gift Cards, Breakage Loyalty Programs Loyalty Programs [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Expiration period of unredeemed points (in months) Expiration Period of Unredeemed Points Represents the expiration period of unredeemed points related to customer loyalty program. Expiration period of unredeemed awards (in months) Expiration Period of Unredeemed Awards Represents the expiration period of unredeemed awards related to customer loyalty program. Cumulative adjustment to increase net revenue and to adjust the current liability balance to an amount reflecting estimated future award redemptions Increase (Decrease) in Customer Loyalty Program Liability Aggregate dollar value of loyalty program accruals included in accrued liabilities Customer Loyalty Program Liability, Current Net Royalty Revenue Royalty Revenue [Abstract] Deferred royalties, current Deferred royalties Amount of deferred royalty revenue as of balance sheet date. Deferred royalty revenue represents collections of cash or other assets related to royalties for which revenue has not yet been recognized. Generally, an entity records deferred royalty revenue when it receives consideration from a customer before achieving certain criteria that must be met for revenue to be recognized in conformity with GAAP. Deferred royalties, noncurrent Deferred Royalties, noncurrent The noncurrent portion of deferred royalty revenue amount as of balance sheet date. Deferred royalty revenue is a liability related to a revenue producing activity for which revenue has not yet been recognized, and is not expected to be recognized in the next twelve months. Generally, an entity records deferred royalty revenue when it receives consideration from a customer before achieving certain criteria that must be met for revenue to be recognized in conformity with GAAP. Classification of Certain Costs and Expenses Selling, General and Administrative Expense [Abstract] Distribution costs primarily related to the wholesale business Selling Expense Advertising and Marketing Costs Marketing and Advertising Expense [Abstract] Advertising and marketing expenses Advertising Expense Foreign Currency Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract] Foreign currency translation adjustment Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax Accumulated foreign currency translation gain/(loss) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Net foreign currency transaction (losses) gains Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract] Marketable securities maximum maturity period Marketable Securities Maturity Period Maximum Represents the maximum maturity period of marketable securities considered as cash equivalents. Long-Lived Assets Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract] Period of time new stores would need to be opened to be considered for impairment Period Considered for Testing of Impairment on New Stores Represents the amount of time a new store would need to be opened to be considered in impairment testing in accordance with the Company's policies. Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] Goodwill and Intangible Assets Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Derivative [Table] Derivative [Table] Hedging Designation [Axis] Hedging Designation [Axis] Hedging Designation [Domain] Hedging Designation [Domain] Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] Currencies [Axis] Currencies [Axis] Information pertaining to various currencies. All Currencies [Domain] All Currencies [Domain] Euro Euro Member Countries, Euro Canadian dollar Canada, Dollars Sale of GBP to purchase euros Currencies GBP EUR [Member] Sale of United Kingdom Pounds ("GBP") to purchase euros. Swiss franc Switzerland, Francs Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Domain] Income Statement Location [Domain] Other income/expense Other Income Expense [Member] All other income and expenses recognized by the entity in the period not otherwise specified in the income statement. Forward contracts not designated as cash flow hedges Derivative [Line Items] Notional amount of foreign exchange currency sales contracts Notional Amount of Foreign Currency Derivative Sale Contracts Foreign currency forward contracts, maximum remaining maturity period (in months) Maximum Remaining Maturity of Foreign Currency Derivatives Notional amount of foreign exchange currency contracts Notional Amount of Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net [Abstract] Gain/(loss) on foreign exchange currency contracts recognized in other income/expense (before taxes) Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Gain/(loss) on interest rate swaps recognized in other income/expense (before taxes) Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Summary of borrowings and capital lease obligations Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block] Summary of maturities of debt and capital lease obligations Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] European capital lease, maturing quarterly through 2016 Capital Lease Obligations [Member] Other Other Debt [Member] Represents debt obligations not elsewhere enumerated. Credit Facility Line of Credit [Member] Short-term borrowing Short-term Debt [Member] Debt Instrument, Variable Rate Base [Axis] Debt Instrument, Variable Rate Base [Axis] The alternative reference rates that may be used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument. Debt Instrument Variable Rate Base Debt Instrument Variable Rate Base [Domain] Identification of the reference rate that is used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument. Eurodollar Rate Loans LIBOR rate Debt Instrument, Variable Rate Base, Eurodollar Rate Loans LIBOR [Member] The London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) used to calculate the variable interest rate of the Eurodollar rate loans. Base Rate Loans, domestic, federal funds rate Debt Instrument, Variable Rate Base, Base Rate Domestic Loans Federal Funds [Member] The federal funds rate used to calculate the variable interest rate of the base rate domestic loans. Debt Instrument, Variable Rate Base, Base Rate Loans One Month Adjusted LIBOR Debt Instrument, Variable Rate Base, Base Rate Loans One Month Adjusted LIBOR [Member] The one month adjusted London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) used to calculate the variable interest rate of the base rate loans. Base Rate Loans Debt Instrument, Variable Rate Base Rate [Member] The base rate used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument. Borrowings and capital lease obligations Debt Instrument [Line Items] Borrowings and capital lease obligations, total Debt and Capital Lease Obligations Less current installments Debt, Current Long-term capital lease obligations Capital Lease Obligations, Noncurrent Fixed rate of interest rate swap designated as non-hedging instruments (as a percent) Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate Fair value of interest rate swap liability Interest Rate Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability at Fair Value Debt maturity period (in years) Debt Instrument, Maturity Period Represents the length of time from the beginning of the debt instrument until the scheduled repayment. Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity before amendment Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity before Amendment Represents the maximum borrowing capacity of the entity under its line of credit facilities prior to amendment. Maximum borrowing capacity Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Sublimit on the amount of incremental revolving commitments and incremental term loans Line of Credit Facility Sublimit Available for Incremental Revolving Commitments and Term Loans The sublimit within the overall line of credit capacity that is available for incremental revolving commitments or incremental term loans. Percentage of equity interests in foreign subsidiaries in which the entity must pledge as security Line of Credit Facility Collateral Required Percentage Equity Interest in Foreign Subsidiaries Represents the amount of collateral, expressed as a percentage of the equity interests of the entity in foreign subsidiaries, which the entity must pledge as security. Interest rate margin (as a percent) Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate Letters of credit outstanding Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount Credit Facility, minimum unrestricted cash and cash equivalent balance held by domestic subsidiaries after dividend payment Credit Facility, Minimum Unrestricted Cash And Cash Equivalent Balance Held By Domestic Subsidiaries After Dividend The minimum unrestricted cash and cash equivalent balance required in accordance with the terms of the Credit Facility to be held by the Company's domestic subsidiaries immediately after paying a dividend Credit Facility, outstanding amount Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding Documentary letters of credit outstanding amount Documentary Letters of Credit Outstanding Amount The total amount of the contingent obligation under documentary letters of credit outstanding as of the reporting date. 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. Maturities of debt and capital lease obligations Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] Fiscal 2014 Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months Fiscal 2015 Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Two Years Fiscal 2016 Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Three Years Fiscal 2017 Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Four Years Thereafter Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Thereafter Capital lease obligations Capital Lease Obligations Fiscal 2014 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months Fiscal 2015 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two Fiscal 2016 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three Fiscal 2017 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four Thereafter Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five Total Long-term Debt, Gross Fiscal 2014 Long Term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Maturing in Next Twelve Month Represents the amount of long-term debt and capital lease obligations maturing within the next twelve months following the date of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements. Fiscal 2015 Long-Term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations Maturing in Two Years Represents the amount of long-term debt and capital lease obligations maturing during the second year following the date of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements. Fiscal 2016 Long-Term Debt And Capital Lease Obligations Maturing In Three Years Represents the amount of long-term debt and capital lease obligations maturing during the third year following the date of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements. Fiscal 2017 Long-Term Debt And Capital Lease Obligations Maturing In Four Years Represents the amount of long-term debt and capital lease obligations maturing during the fourth year following the date of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements. Thereafter Long-Term Debt And Capital Lease Obligations Maturing Thereafter Represents the amount of long-term debt and capital lease obligations maturing thereafter the fifth year following the date of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements. Borrowings and capital lease obligations, total Schedule of future minimum property and equipment lease payments under capital lease and non-cancelable operating leases Schedule of Future Minimum Payments, under Capital Leases and Operating Leases [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of future minimum payments required in the aggregate and for each of the five succeeding fiscal years for capital leases and operating leases. Schedule of reconciliation of the total carrying amount of redeemable noncontrolling interests Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [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, Measurements, 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 Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [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 Held-to-maturity securities Held-to-maturity Securities, Fair Value Disclosure 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 swaps Interest Rate Derivative Liabilities, at Fair Value Deferred compensation obligations Deferred Compensation Cash-based Arrangements, Liability, Current and Noncurrent Total Liabilities Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure Transfers of financial instruments 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. Lease Expiration [Table] Lease Expiration [Table] Lease Expiration [Table] Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Axis] Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Axis] Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Domain] Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Domain] Showroom and retail store operating leases Property Subject to Operating Lease [Member] Equipment operating leases Equipment Subject to Operating Lease [Member] Equipment subject to an operating lease. Operating lease expiration Lease expiration [Line Items] Lease expiration [Line Items] Lease expiration date Lease Expiration Date Schedule of income tax expense (benefit) Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block] Schedule of difference between actual income tax expense and expected income tax expense Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block] Schedule of total income tax expense (benefit) Schedule of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Intra-period Tax Allocation [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of income tax expense or benefit for the period that has been allocated among continuing operations, discontinued operations, extraordinary items, other comprehensive income, and items charged or credited directly to shareholders' equity. Schedule of tax effects of the components of other comprehensive income Schedule of Tax Effects of Components of Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of the components of tax effect of other comprehensive income. Schedule of total earnings before income tax expense and noncontrolling interests Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block] Tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of current and non-current deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block] Schedule of changes that occurred in the amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits excluding interest and penalties Summary of Income Tax Contingencies [Table Text Block] Equity [Abstract] Share Repurchase Program Share Repurchase Program Disclosure [Text Block] Description of the share repurchase program authorized by the entity's board of directors, from which the company may make purchases of its common shares up to an aggregate maximum value described. Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Statement, Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Guess, Inc. Stockholders' Equity Parent [Member] Common Stock Common Stock [Member] Paid-in Capital Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Retained Earnings Retained Earnings [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] Treasury Stock Treasury Stock [Member] Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interests Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Statement Statement [Line Items] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Balance 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 Unrealized gain (loss) on hedges Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax Unrealized gain (loss) on investments Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax SERP prior service cost amortization, curtailment and actuarial valuation loss and related amortization Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax Issuance of common stock under stock compensation plans including tax effect Stock Issued During Period Value Share Based Compensation Including Tax Effect Value of stock issued during the period as a result of any share-based compensation plan other than an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) including tax effect. 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 Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method Purchase of redeemable noncontrolling interest Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Redemptions or Purchase of Interests Noncontrolling interest capital contribution Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Equity Issuance or Sale of Parent Equity Interest 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 Balance Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of periodic costs and other charges to comprehensive income Schedule of Net Benefit Costs and Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of the components of net benefit costs and amounts recognized in other comprehensive income for pension plans and/or other employee benefit plans. Schedule of accumulated other comprehensive income, before tax, that have not yet been recognized in net periodic benefit cost Schedule of Net Periodic Benefit Cost Not yet Recognized [Table Text Block] Schedule of SERP's funded status and the amount recognized in consolidated balance sheets Schedule of Net Funded Status [Table Text Block] Schedule of reconciliation of the changes in the projected benefit obligation Schedule of Changes in Projected Benefit Obligations [Table Text Block] Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Receivables [Abstract] Accounts Receivable Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block] ASSETS Assets [Abstract] Current assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Short-term investments Short-term Investments Accounts receivable, net Receivables, Net, Current Inventories Inventory, Net Deferred tax assets Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current 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 and borrowings Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Current Accrued expenses Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Capital lease obligations Deferred rent and lease incentives Deferred Revenue and Credits, Noncurrent Other long-term liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Total liabilities Liabilities Redeemable noncontrolling interests Temporary Equity, Redemption Value 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 138,812,082 and 138,089,021 shares, outstanding 85,367,984 and 89,631,328 shares, at February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012, respectively Common Stock, Value, Issued Paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital Retained earnings Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Accumulated other comprehensive loss Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Treasury stock, 53,444,098 and 48,457,693 shares at February 2, 2013 and January 28, 2012, 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 Goodwill [Table] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Business Segments [Axis] Business Segments [Axis] Segment [Domain] Segment [Domain] Europe Europe [Member] The Europe segment of the entity includes both wholesale and retail operations in Europe and the Middle East. North American Retail North American Retail [Member] The North American retail segment includes the entity's retail operations in North America. Asia Asia [Member] The Asia segment of the entity includes both wholesale and retail operations in Asia. North American Wholesale North American Wholesale [Member] The North American wholesale segment includes the entity's wholesale operations in North America and export sales to Latin and South America. Purchased intangibles Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Purchased intangibles Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Lease acquisition costs Lease Agreements [Member] License acquisition costs Licensing Agreements [Member] Goodwill Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill Goodwill [Roll Forward] Goodwill at the beginning of the period Adjustments: Goodwill, Translation and Purchase Accounting Adjustments [Abstract] Acquisition Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill Amount Translation Adjustments Goodwill, Translation Adjustments Goodwill at the end of the period Accumulated impairment related to goodwill Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss Acquisition Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation [Abstract] Number of retail stores Number of Stores Cash paid for acquisition Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Purchase price allocation to goodwill Purchase price allocation to other intangible assets Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Intangible Assets Other than Goodwill Purchase price allocation to amortizable intangible assets Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Amortizable Intangible Assets Useful life (in years) Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life Other intangible assets Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract] Gross intangible assets Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross Accumulated amortization of intangible assets with finite useful lives Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Amortization expense over the next five years Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] 2014 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months 2015 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two 2016 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three 2017 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four 2018 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Other comprehensive income (loss): Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Net unrealized gain (loss) on hedges Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax [Abstract] Net gains (losses) 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 Net unrealized gain (loss) on investments Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract] Net gains (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 Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan ("SERP") Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract] Actuarial gain (loss) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, before Tax Actuarial loss amortization Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Gain (Loss) Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, before Tax Prior service cost amortization Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Amortization, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Prior Service Cost Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, before Tax Curtailment Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Finalization of Pension and Non-Pension Postretirement Plan Valuation, before Tax Less income tax effect Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax Total comprehensive income 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 Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest 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 attributable to Guess?, Inc. Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Leases Leases [Abstract] Percentage of annual sales volume used for incremental rent on certain retail store leases, low end of range Percentage of Annual Sales Volume Offer for Retail Store Lease Rent Low End of Range Represents the base percentage of annual sales volume used for calculating incremental rent on certain retail store leases. Percentage of annual sales volume used for incremental rent on certain retail store leases, high end of range Percentage of Annual Sales Volume Offer for Retail Store Lease Rent High End of Range Represents the ceiling percentage of annual sales volume used for calculating incremental rent on certain retail store leases. Future minimum property and equipment lease payments under capital lease Capital Leases of Lessee [Abstract] Capital lease, minimum lease payments Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] Fiscal 2018 Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Five Years Total minimum lease payments Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Less interest Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Interest Included in Payments Less current portion Capital Lease Obligations, Current Future minimum property and equipment lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases Leases, Operating [Abstract] Schedule of Operating Leased Assets [Table] Schedule of Operating Leased Assets [Table] Parties to Contractual Arrangement [Axis] Parties to Contractual Arrangement [Axis] Parties to Contractual Arrangement [Domain] Parties to Contractual Arrangement [Domain] Non-Related Parties Non Related Parties [Member] The entity or group which are non-related parties. Related Parties Related Parties [Member] The entity or group which are related parties. Operating leases Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] Operating Leases, minimum lease payments Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] Fiscal 2014 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months Fiscal 2015 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years Fiscal 2016 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years Fiscal 2017 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years Fiscal 2018 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years Thereafter Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter Total minimum lease payments Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Future minimum property and equipment lease payments under capital lease and non-cancelable operating leases Capital Leases and Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Fiscal 2014 Capital Leases and Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Current Represents rental payments due within one year of the balance sheet date relating to leases meeting the criteria for capitalization and leases defined as operating. Fiscal 2015 Capital Leases and Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Two Years Represents rental payments due within the second year as of the balance sheet date relating to leases meeting the criteria for capitalization and leases defined as operating. Fiscal 2016 Capital Leases and Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Three Years Represents rental payments due within the third year as of the balance sheet date relating to leases meeting the criteria for capitalization and leases defined as operating. Fiscal 2017 Capital Leases and Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Four Years Represents rental payments due within the fourth year as of the balance sheet date relating to leases meeting the criteria for capitalization and leases defined as operating. Fiscal 2018 Capital Leases and Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Five Years Represents rental payments due within the fifth year as of the balance sheet date relating to lease meeting the criteria for capitalization and leases defined as operating. Thereafter Capital Leases and Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Thereafter Represents rental payments due after the fifth year as of the balance sheet date relating to leases meeting the criteria for capitalization and leases defined as operating. Total minimum lease payments Capital Leases and Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due The total of future contractually required payments on leases defined as capital and operating. Rental expense for all property and equipment under operating leases Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net Rental expense based upon percentage of annual sales volume Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Contingent Rentals Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table] 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 Type [Domain] Trade receivables Trade Accounts Receivable [Member] Royalty receivables Financing Receivable [Member] Accounts Receivable Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] Allowances relating to receivables Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Royalty receivables Receivables, Long-term Contracts or Programs Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment by Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Land and land improvements Land and Land Improvements [Member] Building and building improvements Building and Building Improvements [Member] Leasehold improvements Leasehold Improvements [Member] Furniture, fixtures and equipment Furniture Fixture and Equipment [Member] Long lived, depreciable assets, commonly used in offices and stores and tangible personal property, nonconsumable in nature, with finite lives used to produce goods and services. Construction in progress Construction in Progress [Member] Properties under capital lease Assets Held under Capital Leases [Member] Selling, general and administrative expenses Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member] Property and equipment Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Property, plant and equipment, gross Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross Less accumulated depreciation and amortization Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Property, plant and equipment, net Interest costs capitalized Interest Costs Capitalized Charges related to asset impairments Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Table] Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Table] Information related to various accounting policies of the entity. Building and building improvements including properties under capital lease Land improvements Land Improvements [Member] Purchased intangibles Other Intangible Assets [Member] Minimum Maximum Depreciation and Amortization Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life (in years) Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life 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] Award Type [Domain] Nonvested stock awards or units Nonvested Stock Awards or Units [Member] Represents nonvested stock awards or units used to compensate employees. Stock option Employee Stock Option [Member] Employee Stock Purchase Plan Employee Stock [Member] Disclosure of share-based compensation information under stock plans Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Excess tax benefit realized for tax deductions from options exercised Excess Tax Benefit (Tax Deficiency) from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities Number of Shares/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 [Roll Forward] 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) Additional disclosures, awards other than options Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract] Share-based compensation expense Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense Total fair value at grant date of previously nonvested stock awards/units that were vested during the period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Total Fair Value Total intrinsic value of nonvested stock awards/units that vested during the period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Total Intrinsic Value The total intrinsic value of equity-based payment equity instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that vested during the reporting period as calculated by applying the disclosed pricing methodology. Total intrinsic value of nonvested stock awards/units outstanding Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Total Intrinsic Value The total intrinsic value of nonvested awards on equity-based plans excluding option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, revenue or profit achievement stock award plan) for which the employer is contingently obligated to issue equity instruments or transfer assets to an employee who has not yet satisfied service or performance criteria necessary to gain title to proceeds from the sale of the award or underlying shares or units, as calculated by applying the disclosed pricing methodology. Minimum holding period for shares purchased after April 1, 2009 under the ESPP (in months) Minimum Holding Period after Purchase under ESPP Represents the minimum period that participants must hold shares after purchase for purchases made subsequent to April 1, 2009 under the ESPP. Period before the end of each fiscal quarter prohibited for trading, as per company's securities trading policy (in days) Securities Trading Policy, Prohibition on Trading, Number of Period before Each Fiscal Quarter Represents the period before the end of each fiscal quarter during which there is a prohibition on purchase or sale of the entity's securities as per the securities trading policy. Period after public announcement of earnings prohibited for trading, as per company's securities trading policy (in days) Securities Trading Policy, Prohibition on Trading, Number of Period after Public Announcement of Earnings Represents the period after public announcement of earnings up to which there is a prohibition on purchase or sale of entity's securities as per the securities trading policy. Extended expiration period (in years) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Increase in Expiration Period The extended period of time in which the equity-based award expires. Common stock issued during the period (in shares) Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans Average price per share (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Per Share Weighted Average Price of Shares Purchased Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of inventory Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block] New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract] New Accounting Guidance New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] Income Taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Summary of the unaudited quarterly financial information Selected Quarterly Financial Information [Abstract] Net revenue Revenues Gross profit Gross Profit Net earnings attributable to Guess, Inc. Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Net earnings per common share attributable to common stockholders: Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Basic (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Fiscal quarter Fiscal Quarter [Abstract] Fiscal Quarter [Abstract] Number of days in fiscal quarter Number of days in fiscal quarter Represents the number of days in the fiscal quarter. Tax settlement Income Tax Reconciliation, Tax Settlements [Abstract] Tax settlement charge Tax Adjustments, Settlements, and Unusual Provisions Unrelated tax benefits Other Tax Expense (Benefit) European supply chain settlement charge Restructuring, Settlement and Impairment Provisions [Abstract] Settlement charge Restructuring, Settlement and Impairment Provisions Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Table] Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Table] Corporate bonds Held-to-maturity securities Schedule of Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items] Proceeds from maturity of held-to-maturity securities Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Held-to-maturity Securities Amortized cost of held-to-maturity securities Held-to-maturity Securities, Current 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 Allowance to write-down inventories to lower of cost or market value, amount Inventory Valuation Reserves 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 stock option activity under all of the Company's stock plans Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block] Schedule of weighted-average assumptions used for stock-option grants Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block] Schedule of nonvested stock awards/units activity under all of the Company's stock plans Schedule of Nonvested Share Activity [Table Text Block] Schedule of weighted-average assumptions used for ESPP Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block] Related Party Transactions [Abstract] Related Party Transactions Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] Concentration of Credit and Liquidity Risk Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract] Number of diversified money market funds, in which cash and cash equivalents are kept Number of Diversified Money Market Funds in which Cash and Cash Equivalent are Kept Represents the number of diversified money market funds, in which cash and cash equivalent are kept. Percentage of total accounts receivable that are insured or supported by bank guarantees or letters of credit Percentage of Total Accounts Receivable That are Insured or Supported by Bank Guarantees or Letters of Credit Represents the percentage of total accounts receivable that are insured or supported by bank guarantees or letters of credit. Concentration Risk [Table] Concentration Risk [Table] Concentration Risk by Benchmark [Axis] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain] Net Revenue Sales Revenue, Goods, Net [Member] Concentration Risk by Type [Axis] Concentration Risk Type [Axis] Concentration Risk Type [Domain] Concentration Risk Type [Domain] Customer Concentration Risk Customer Concentration Risk [Member] Customer concentration risk Concentration Risk [Line Items] Number of domestic wholesale customers Number of Domestic Wholesale Customers with Concentration Risk The number of domestic wholesale customers reported with a concentration risk. Percentage of consolidated net revenue accounted by one customer Concentration Risk, Percentage Receivables from European taxing authorities related to value-added tax payments Value Added Tax Receivable Class of Treasury Stock [Table] Class of Treasury Stock [Table] Share Repurchase Program [Axis] Share Repurchase Program [Axis] Share Repurchase Program [Domain] Share Repurchase Program [Domain] 2011 Share Repurchase Program Share Repurchase Program 2011 [Member] Represents activity related to the repurchase of the entity's common stock as authorized under the 2011 Share Repurchase Program. 2012 Share Repurchase Program Share Repurchase Program 2012 [Member] Represents activity related to the repurchase of the entity's common stock as authorized under the 2012 Share Repurchase Program. 2008 Share Repurchase Program Share Repurchase Program 2008 [Member] Represents activity related to the repurchase of the entity's common stock as authorized under the 2008 Share Repurchase Program. 2011 and 2012 Share Repurchase Programs Share Repurchase Program 2011 and 2012 [Member] Represents activity related to the repurchase of the entity's common stock as authorized under the 2011 and 2012 Share Repurchase Program. Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Treasury Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] Share Repurchase Program Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] Value of common stock authorized to be repurchased from the prior 2008 plan that is included in the authorized amount under the 2011 plan Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Capacity Remaining upon Termination from Prior Stock Repurchase Program The amount authorized by an entity's Board of Directors under the prior 2008 stock repurchase plan that is included in the authorized amount of the 2011 stock repurchase plan. Value of common stock authorized to be repurchased, maximum Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount Number of common stock repurchased (in shares) Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired Shares repurchased, aggregate cost Value of common stock remaining to be repurchased Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Cash flows from operating activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by 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) losses Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Unrealized Deferred income taxes Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Net loss on disposition of long-term assets and property and equipment Gain (Loss) on Sale of Property Plant Equipment Pension curtailment expense Defined Benefit Plan, Curtailments 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 Operating Liabilities Net cash provided by 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, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Purchases of property and equipment Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Proceeds from dispositions of other assets Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment Proceeds from maturity of investment Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Marketable Securities Acquisition of lease interest Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired Net cash settlement of forward contracts Payments for (Proceeds from) Derivative Instrument, Investing Activities Purchases of investments Payments to Acquire Investments 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, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Payment of debt issuance costs Payments of Debt Issuance Costs Repayment of borrowings and capital lease obligation Repayments of Long-term Debt, Long-term Capital Lease Obligations, and Capital Securities Dividends paid Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock Purchase of redeemable noncontrolling interest Payments for Repurchase of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Noncontrolling interest capital contributions Proceeds from Noncontrolling Interests Noncontrolling interest capital distributions Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Noncontrolling Interest Issuance of common stock, net of nonvested award repurchases Proceeds from Issuance of Shares under Incentive and Share-based Compensation Plans, Including Stock Options Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation 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 Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Continuing Operations Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Supplemental cash flow data: Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Interest paid Interest Paid, Net Income taxes paid Income Taxes Paid, Net Segment Reporting [Abstract] Summary of net revenue, earnings (loss) from operations, capital expenditures and total assets Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Summary of net revenue and long lived assets Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block] Summary of goodwill activity by business segment Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block] Income tax expense (benefit) Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract] Federal: Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract] Current Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit) State: State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract] Current Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Foreign: Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract] Current Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Total Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Accumulated undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries Difference of actual income tax expense and expected income tax expense Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, Income Tax Reconciliation [Abstract] Computed "expected" tax expense Income Tax Reconciliation, Income Tax Expense (Benefit), at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate State taxes, net of federal benefit Income Tax Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes Incremental foreign taxes in excess of/(less than) federal statutory tax rate Income Tax Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential Net tax settlements Income Tax Reconciliation, Tax Settlements Other Income Tax Reconciliation, Other Reconciling Items Allocation of total income tax expense (benefit) Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Intraperiod Tax Allocation [Abstract] Operations Stockholders' equity Income Tax Effects Allocated Directly to Equity Total income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Intraperiod Tax Allocation Tax effects of the components of other comprehensive income Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax [Abstract] Unrealized net gain (loss) on hedges Unrealized gain (loss) on investments or reclassification of loss to income SERP Total income tax (income) expense Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax Total earnings before income tax expense and noncontrolling interests Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Domestic operations Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic Foreign operations Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign Earnings before income tax expense Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of current and non-current deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract] Deferred tax assets: Components of Deferred Tax Assets [Abstract] SERP Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Benefits Rent expense Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Deferred Rent Deferred compensation Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Compensation Bad debt reserve Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Fixed assets bases difference Deferred Tax Assets, Property, Plant and Equipment Net operating losses Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards Uniform capitalization Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Uniform Capitalization The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of the estimated future tax deductions arising from uniform capitalization, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when actual returns occur and allowances are granted, and which can only be realized if sufficient tax-basis income is generated in future periods to enable the deductions to be taken. Deferred income Deferred Tax Assets, Deferred Income Inventory valuation Deferred Tax Assets, Inventory Accrued bonus Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Bonuses Other Deferred Tax Assets, Other Total deferred assets Deferred Tax Assets, Gross Deferred tax liabilities: Components of Deferred Tax Liabilities [Abstract] Goodwill amortization Deferred Tax Liabilities, Goodwill Other Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other Valuation allowance Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance Net deferred tax assets Deferred Tax Assets, Net Current deferred tax assets Non-current deferred tax assets Income Tax Examination [Table] Income Tax Examination [Table] Italy ITALY Other long-term liabilities Liabilities Other Than Longterm Debt Noncurrent [Member] Aggregated carrying amounts of obligations as of the balance sheet date, excluding long-term debt, incurred as part of the normal operations that are expected to be paid after one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer. Income tax examination Income Tax Examination [Line Items] Number of Italian subsidiaries whose audit is pending with the Italian tax authority Income Tax Examination Number of Subsidiaries Audit Pending Represents the number of subsidiaries whose audit is pending under an informal status update from the Italian tax authority. Fiscal years under examination by tax authorities Income Tax Examination Different Years Under Examination The tax year(s) being audited in connection with the income tax examination. Amount likely to be received as an initial formal claim from the tax authorities Income Tax Examination, Range of Possible Losses Formal tax assessment received, amount Income Tax Examination Formal Claim from Tax Authority Amount Represents the amount received as a formal claim from the taxing authority. Settlement charge previously accrued as an uncertain tax position Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Net Decreases Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities The amount of decreases in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from settlements with taxing authorities, net of change in interest and penalties. Settlement liability, amount included in other long-term liabilities Income Tax Examination, Liability Amount from Settlement with the Taxing Authority, Noncurrent The amount of the liability included in other long-term liabilities based on a final settlement with a taxing authority. Threshold for proposed income adjustments automatically referred for review by a public prosecutor Income tax examination, referred for review by public prosecutor, amount Represents the minimum amount of income adjustments based on an formal claim from the taxing authority that are referred for review by a public prosecutor. Current members of Guess European management team subject to review by a public prosecutior Number Of Current Members Of Guess European Management Team Represents the number of current members of the Guess European management team subject to review by a public prosecutor. Former members of Guess European management team subject to review by a public prosecutor Former members of Guess European management team subject to review by a public prosecutor Represents the number of former members of the Guess European management team subject to review by a public prosecutor. Earnings per Share Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Savings Plans Savings Plans Employee contribution limit per calendar year (as a percent of compensation) Defined Contribution Plan, Maximum Annual Contribution Per Employee, Percent Employer contribution limit (as a percent of compensation) Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent Company's contributions to the Savings Plan Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized Deferred Compensation Plan, gains (losses) related to the change in the fair value of the insurance policy investments Deferred Compensation Plan, Gain (Loss) Related to Change in Insurance Policy Investments The amount of gains (losses) related to change in the value of the insurance policy investments. Deferred compensation liability Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent Deferred compensation, long-term assets Deferred Compensation Plan Assets Summary of the unaudited quarterly financial information Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Licensing Licensing [Member] The licensing segment includes the worldwide licensing operations of the entity. Corporate overhead Unallocated Amount to Segment [Member] Segment information of net revenue, earnings (loss) from operations, capital expenditures and total assets Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Licensing Royalty Revenue Earnings (loss) from operations Operating Income (Loss) Capital expenditures Total assets Statement, Geographical [Axis] Geographical [Axis] Segment, Geographical [Domain] Segment, Geographical [Domain] Canada Forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges 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. U.S. dollar forward contracts outstanding Notional Amount of Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Derivatives U.S. dollar forward contracts outstanding, maximum remaining maturity period (in months) Foreign exchange currency cash flow hedge unrealized gain to be recognized in other expense or cost of product sales over the following 12 months Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months Schedule of Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment, Award, Plan Name [Axis] Schedule of Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment, Award, Plan Name [Axis] Pertinent data describing and reflecting required disclosures pertaining to an equity-based compensation arrangement by different plans of the entity. Share-based Compensation, Arrangements by Share-based Payment, Award, Plan Name [Domain] Share-based Compensation, Arrangements by Share-based Payment, Award, Plan Name [Domain] Equity-based compensation plans including multiple equity-based payment arrangements. Equity Incentive Plan 2004 Equity Incentive Plan 2004 [Member] Represents equity incentive plan for officers, key employees and certain consultants of the entity. Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name [Domain] Plan Name [Domain] 2006 Non-Employee Directors Stock Grant and Stock Option Plan Non Employee Directors Stock Grant and Stock Option Plan 2006 [Member] Represents non-employee directors stock grant and stock option plan for non-employee directors. Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Axis] Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Axis] Reflects the pertinent provisions pertaining to share-based compensation arrangements with personnel, by an individual. Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Domain] Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Domain] Maurice Marciano Board of Directors Chairman [Member] Number of share-based compensation plans Share-based Compensation, Arrangement by Share-based Payment, Award, Number of Plans The number of share-based compensation plans of the reporting entity. Authorized number of shares Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized Shares available for grant under the plan Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant Term of award Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Term Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Term Portion of vested and fully exercisable shares granted on each anniversary from the date of the grant Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights Percent Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights Percent Initial vesting period of the first of three most recent annual grants (in months) Share-based Compensation, Arrangement by Share-based Payment, Award, Award, Vesting Period of Three Most Recent Annual Grants One Represents the initial vesting period for the first of the three most recent annual grants. Initial vesting period of the second of three most recent annual grants (in months) Share-based Compensation, Arrangement by Share-based Payment, Award, Award, Vesting Period of Three Most Recent Annual Grants Two Represents the initial vesting period for the second of the three most recent annual grants. Initial vesting period of the last of three most recent annual grants (in months) Share-based Compensation, Arrangement by Share-based Payment, Award, Award, Vesting Period of Three Most Recent Annual Grants Three Represents the initial vesting period for the last of the three most recent annual grants. Number of annual vesting periods following the initial vesting period (in years) Share-based Compensation, Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Annual Vesting Periods Following Initial Vesting Period Represents the number of annual vesting periods following the initial vesting period as stipulated in the plan. The purchase price expressed as a percentage of the Company's common stock at the beginning or end of the quarterly stock purchase period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Purchase Price of Common Stock, Percent Term of consulting agreement Consulting Agreement Term Represents the number of years of the consulting agreement entered into by the entity. Original grant date fair value of the modified equity awards Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Original Grant Date, Fair Value The original grant date fair value of nonvested awards on equity-based plans excluding option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, revenue or profit achievement stock award plan) for which the employer is contingently obligated to issue equity instruments or transfer assets to an employee who has not yet satisfied service or performance criteria necessary to gain title to proceeds from the sale of the award or underlying shares or units. Modified grant date fair value Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grant Date, Fair Value The modified grant date fair value of nonvested awards on equity-based plans excluding option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, revenue or profit achievement stock award plan) for which the employer is contingently obligated to issue equity instruments or transfer assets to an employee who has not yet satisfied service or performance criteria necessary to gain title to proceeds from the sale of the award or underlying shares or units. Nonvested stock awards or units granted (in shares) Vesting period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period Number of Shares Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward] Options outstanding at the beginning of the period (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number Granted (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross Exercised (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period Forfeited (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period Expired (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period Options outstanding at the end of the period (in shares) Exercisable at the end of the period (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number Options exercisable and expected to vest at the end of the period (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Number Weighted Average Exercise Price Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward] Options outstanding at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price Granted (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Exercised (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Forfeited (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Expired (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Options outstanding at the end of the period (in dollars per share) Exercisable at the end of the period (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price Options exercisable and expected to vest at the end of the period (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years) Share-based Compensation, Arrangement by Share-based Payment, Award Options, Weighted Average, Remaining Contractual Term [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Options outstanding at the end of the period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Exercisable at the end of the period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Options exercisable and expected to vest at the end of the period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Aggregate Intrinsic Value Share-based Compensation, Arrangement by Share-based Payment, Award, Options Intrinsic Value [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Options outstanding at the end of the period (in dollars) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value Exercisable at the end of the period (in dollars) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value Options exercisable and expected to vest at the end of the period (in dollars) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value Valuation Assumptions Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract] Risk-free interest rate Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate Expected stock price volatility Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate Expected dividend yield Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate Expected life of stock options Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term Share-Based Compensation, Additional Disclosures Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Additional General Disclosures [Abstract] Weighted average fair values of nonvested stock awards/units granted during the period (in dollars per share) 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 Total intrinsic value of options exercised (in dollars) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Total Intrinsic Value Cash received from option exercises Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Cash Received from Exercise of Stock Options Excess tax shortfall included in cash flows from operating activities Excess Tax Benefit (Tax Deficiency) from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities Income tax benefit on recognized compensation cost Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense Unrecognized compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures, related to nonvested stock options/awards/units Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized Weighted-average period for recognition of unrecognized compensation cost (in years/months) Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table] Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table] Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis] Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis] Derivative Contract Type [Domain] Derivative Contract Type [Domain] Foreign exchange currency contracts Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] Interest rate swaps Interest Rate Swap [Member] Other current assets Other Current Assets [Member] Current liabilities Current Liabilities [Member] Line item in the balance sheet in which the fair value amounts of the derivative instruments are included. Long-term liabilities Long Term Liabilities [Member] Line item in the balance sheet in which the fair value amounts of the derivative instruments are included. Fair value of derivative instruments Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] ASSETS: Derivative Assets [Abstract] Derivatives, assets Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset LIABILITIES: Derivative Liabilities [Abstract] Derivatives, liabilities Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability SCHEDULE II VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block] Net earnings attributable to Guess, Inc. Less net earnings attributable to nonvested restricted stockholders Dilutive Securities, Effect on Basic Earnings Per Share, Including Options and Restrictive Stock Units Net earnings attributable to common stockholders Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted Weighted average common shares used in basic computations Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Effect of dilutive securities: Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment [Abstract] Stock options and restricted stock units (in shares) Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Share-based Payment Arrangements Weighted average common shares used in diluted computations Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Net earnings per common share attributable to common stockholders: Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract] Anti-dilutive equity awards excluded from computation of diluted weighted-average common shares Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block] Summary of fair value of derivative instruments in the consolidated balance sheet 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 Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance [Table Text Block] Summary of net after-tax derivative activity recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income Schedule of Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Summary of gains (losses) before taxes recognized on the derivative instruments not designated as cash flow hedges in other income and expense Schedule of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block] Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table] Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table] U.S. Other foreign countries Segment, Geographical, Groups of Countries, Group One [Member] Information related to geographic areas in which the Company operated Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] Long-lived assets Long-Lived Assets 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. Focus Focus Europe [Member] Represents Focus Europe S.r.l., a majority-owned subsidiary of the entity. Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests Redeemable noncontrolling interests put arrangements Temporary Equity, Number of Shares, Redemption Value and Other Disclosures [Abstract] Total outstanding equity interest in subsidiary covered by put arrangement (as a percent) Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners Purchase of redeemable noncontrolling interest Redeemable noncontrolling interests reconciliation Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity [Roll Forward] Redeemable noncontrolling interest, redemption value at the beginning of the period Foreign currency translation adjustment Temporary Equity, Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Purchase of redeemable noncontrolling interest Temporary Equity, Elimination as Part of Reorganization Redeemable noncontrolling interest redemption value adjustments Temporary Equity, Accretion to Redemption Value, Adjustment Redeemable noncontrolling interest, redemption value at the end of the period Subsequent Events [Abstract] Subsequent Events Subsequent Events [Text Block] Segment Information Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of impairments to long-lived assets Schedule of Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Table] 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] Impaired long-lived assets Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items] Aggregate carrying value of all long-lived assets impaired Net book value of long-lived assets impaired This represents the aggregate carrying value of impaired stores prior to the impairment charge. Impairment charges Aggregate remaining fair value of long-lived assets impaired Remaining fair value of long-lived assets impaired This represents the aggregate remaining fair value of all long-lived assets impaired Number of stores tested for impairment Number of stores tested for impairment The number of stores evaluated for impairment during the year in accordance with the Company's policy for testing long-lived assets for impairment Number of stores impaired Number of stores impaired The number of stores that were tested for impairment and impairment was recognized as the carrying amount of the store assets exceeded their estimated fair value, which is based on their estimated discounted cash flows. Number of stores tested and not impaired Number of stores tested and not impaired Number of stores that were included in the impairment evaluation that were not impaired. Based on the evaluation, it was determined that their estimated fair value (based on discounted cash flows) was greater than their carrying value. Number of stores at-risk of future impairment Number of stores at-risk of future impairment Represents the number of stores considered at-risk of future impairment based on management's estimates. This includes consideration of the potential impact that reasonably possible changes in sales and gross margin performance compared to the Company's current projections for these stores could have on their estimated future cash flows. Inventories Inventory Disclosure [Text Block] 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] 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 useful lives of property and equipment and purchased intangibles Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment and Finite-lived Intangible Assets Useful Life [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of the useful life of long-lived, physical assets, that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and are not intended for resale, and intangible assets acquired in business acquisition. Description of the Business Nature of Operations [Text Block] Fiscal Year End Fiscal Period, Policy [Policy Text Block] Reclassifications Reclassifications [Text Block] Principles of Consolidation Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block] Use of Estimates Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] Business Segment Reporting Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block] Revenue Recognition - General Revenue Recognition Accounting Policy, Gross and Net Revenue Disclosure [Policy Text Block] Net Royalty Revenue Revenue Recognition, Services, Royalty Fees [Policy Text Block] Gift Cards Revenue Recognition, Gift Cards [Policy Text Block] Loyalty Programs Revenue Recognition, Loyalty Programs [Policy Text Block] Classification of Certain Costs and Expenses Classification of Certain Costs and Expenses [Policy Table Text Block] Disclosure of accounting policy for classification of certain costs and expenses in the statement of operations. Advertising and Marketing Costs Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block] Share-Based Compensation Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block] Foreign Currency - Translation and Transaction Gains and Losses Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block] Forward Contracts Designated as Cash Flow Hedges Derivatives, Methods of Accounting, Hedging Derivatives [Policy Text Block] Forward Contracts Not Designated as Cash Flow Hedges Derivatives, Methods of Accounting, Derivatives Not Designated or Qualifying as Hedges [Policy Text Block] Income Taxes Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block] Earnings Per Share Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block] Comprehensive Income Comprehensive Income, Policy [Policy Text Block] Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] Investment Securities Marketable Securities, Policy [Policy Text Block] Concentration of Credit and Liquidity Risk Concentration Risk Disclosure [Text Block] Inventories Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block] Depreciation and Amortization Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block] Long-Lived Assets Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Including Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block] Goodwill Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Policy [Policy Text Block] Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Policy [Policy Text Block] Deferred Rent and Lease Incentives Lease, Policy [Policy Text Block] Litigation Reserves Liability Reserve Estimate, Policy [Policy Text Block] Savings Plans Savings Plan Disclosure [Text Block] Represents the entire disclosure of savings plan available to employees. Cash surrender values of the insurance policies held in a rabbi trust Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance Gain (loss) as a result of the change in value of the insurance policy investments, included in other income and expense Life Insurance, Corporate or Bank Owned, Change in Value Components of net periodic pension cost to comprehensive income Defined Benefit Plan Net Periodic Benefit Cost and Amount Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Service cost Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost Interest cost Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost Net amortization of unrecognized prior service cost Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit) Net amortization of actuarial losses Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses) Curtailment expense Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Curtailments Net periodic defined benefit pension cost Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost Unrecognized prior service cost charged to comprehensive income Unrecognized net actuarial loss charged to comprehensive income Curtailment expense Related tax impact Total periodic costs and other charges to comprehensive income Amounts not yet recognized in net periodic benefit cost, included in accumulated other comprehensive income, before tax Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax [Abstract] Unrecognized prior service cost Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax Unrecognized net actuarial loss Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Gains (Losses), before Tax Net balance sheet impact Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax SERP's funded status and the amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Abstract] Projected benefit obligation Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets Net liability (included in other long-term liabilities) Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet Reconciliation of the changes in the projected benefit obligation Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward] Balance at the beginning of the period Actuarial (gains) losses Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss) Balance at the end of the period Discount rate assumed as part of the actuarial valuation performed to calculate the projected benefit obligation (as a percent) Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate Amount of prior service costs, included in comprehensive income, that are expected to be recognized as components of net periodic defined benefit pension cost in next fiscal year Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Net Prior Service Cost (Credit) Amount of actuarial losses, included in comprehensive income, that are expected to be recognized as components of net periodic defined benefit pension cost in next fiscal year Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Net Gains (Losses) Benefits projected to be paid in the next five fiscal years Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Next Five Fiscal Years The amount of the aggregate benefits expected to be paid in next five fiscal years (the aggregate amount of benefits expected to be paid in years 1 through 5 after the date of the latest statement of financial position). Percentage of total amount of benefits for the next five years projected to be paid in year 2 Percentage of total amount of benefits for the next five years projected to be paid in year 2 The percentage of the total amount of benefits for the next five years projected to be paid in year 2 Percentage of total amount of benefits for the next five years projected to be paid in year 3 Percentage of total amount of benefits for the next five years projected to be paid in year 3 The percentage of the total amount of benefits for the next five years projected to be paid in year 3 Percentage of total amount of benefits for next five years projected to be paid in year 4 Percentage of total amount of benefits for next five years projected to be paid in year 4 The percentage of the total amount of benefits for next five years projected to be paid in year 4 Percentage of total amount of benefits for next five years projected to be paid in year 5 Percentage of total amount of benefits for next five years projected to be paid in year 5 The percentage of the total amount of benefits for next five years projected to be paid in year 5 Aggregate benefits projected to be paid in the following five fiscal years Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table] Cost of sales Cost of Sales [Member] Other income/expense Gains (losses) before taxes recognized on the derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges in other comprehensive income ("OCI") and net earnings Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] Gain/(loss) recognized in OCI Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivatives, Net, before Tax Gain/(loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income/(loss) Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings, Net Net after-tax derivative activity recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax [Roll Forward] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Beginning balance (loss) gain 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 losses (gains) reclassified to income Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment on Derivatives Included in Net Income, Net of Tax Ending balance gain (loss) Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table] Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table] Related Party Transactions, by 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 Harmony Collection LLC Harmony Collection LLC [Member] Represents the information pertaining to Harmony Collection, LLC. Related Party Transactions Related Party Transaction [Line Items] Number of leases under lease agreement Number of Lease Agreements Represents the number of lease agreements as of the balance sheet date. Lease expiration date by year Lease expiration date by year Year which lease or group of leases is set to expire, in CCYY format. Lease rent expense and property tax Operating Leases, Rent Expense Fees paid for aircraft facility Aircraft Rental and Landing Fees Service term Service Term Represents the number of years of service to the Company. Consulting agreement term Consulting fees paid under the consulting arrangement Consulting Agreement Fee Represents the amount of fees per year to be paid under the consulting agreement entered into by the entity. Total expenses incurred related to consulting arrangement Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party Payment for production agreement Payment for Production Agreement Represents the cash outflow for apparel production agreement in which third-party agent produce specific apparel products. Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Settlement charge Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Property and Equipment Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block] Borrowings and Capital Lease Obligations Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Subsequent Event [Table] Subsequent Event [Table] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Dividend Declared Dividend Declared [Member] Subsequent Events Subsequent Event [Line Items] Cash dividend announced on common stock (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared New Accounting Guidance New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block] Summary of accrued expenses Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block] Schedule of Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits, by Title of Individual and by Type of Deferred Compensation [Table] Schedule of Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits, by Title of Individual and by Type of Deferred Compensation [Table] Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits, by Type of Deferred Compensation [Axis] Deferred Bonus and Profit Sharing Plan, Type of Deferred Compensation [Axis] Type of Deferred Compensation [Domain] Type of Deferred Compensation, All Types [Domain] Incentive Bonuses Deferred Bonus [Member] Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits, by Title of Individual [Axis] Deferred Bonus and Profit Sharing Plan by Title of Individual [Axis] Paul Marciano Chief Executive Officer [Member] Incentive Bonuses Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits [Line Items] Special cash bonus given to the Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman Deferred Compensation Arrangement Special Cash Bonus Represents the expense recognized related to a special cash bonus, in addition to annual incentive opportunities, given to the Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman by the entity subject to the receipt of a fixed cash rights payment from one of its licensees. Fixed cash rights payment that is a condition for the executive cash bonus Deferred Compensation Arrangement Fixed Cash Rights Payment Represents the fixed cash rights payment to be received by the entity from one of its licensees. Schedule of property and equipment Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment Components [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of the components of property, plant and equipment. Schedule of impairments to long-lived assets Schedule of impairments of long lived assets [Table Text Block] Schedule of impairments of long-lived assets Income Statement [Abstract] Product sales Sales Revenue, Goods, Net Net royalties Net revenue Cost of product sales Cost of Goods Sold 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 Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Total other income (expense) Nonoperating Income (Expense) Income tax expense Net earnings Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests Net earnings per common share attributable to common stockholders (Note 16): Weighted average common shares outstanding attributable to common stockholders (Note 16): Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Basic (in shares) Diluted (in shares) Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)