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Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Reclassifications out of AOCI related to defined benefit plans Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax Income tax benefit Reclassification from AOCI, Current Period, Tax Reclassifications to net loss for (gains) losses realized Reclassification from AOCI, Current Period, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table] Cost of product sales Cost of Sales [Member] Interest expense Interest Expense [Member] Interest income Interest Income [Member] Gains (losses) before taxes recognized on the derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges in OCI and net loss Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] Gain (loss) recognized in OCI on foreign exchange currency contracts Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivatives, Net, before Tax Gain reclassified from accumulated OCI into loss on foreign exchange currency contracts Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings, Net Loss recognized in OCI on interest rate swap Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedges, Pretax, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Loss reclassified from accumulated OCI into loss on interest rate swap Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings, Net Amount of ineffectiveness recognized in net loss on foreign exchange currency contracts Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness Amount of ineffectiveness recognized in net loss on interest rate swap Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness Net after-tax derivative activity recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax [Roll Forward] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Beginning balance gain Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax Net gains (losses) from changes in cash flow hedges Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax Net gains reclassified to loss Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax Ending balance gain (loss) Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] Share-Based Compensation Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] 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] Other current assets/Other assets Other Current Assets and Other Long-Term Assets [Member] Primary financial statement captions encompassing other current assets and other long-term assets. Accrued expenses/Other long-term liabilities Accrued expenses Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Member] Hedging Relationship [Axis] Hedging Relationship [Axis] Hedging Relationship [Domain] Hedging Relationship [Domain] Cash flow hedges Cash Flow Hedging [Member] Fair value of derivative instruments Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] ASSETS: Derivative Asset [Abstract] Derivatives, assets Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset LIABILITIES: Derivative Liability [Abstract] Derivatives, liabilities Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Business Segments Segments [Axis] Segment [Domain] Segments [Domain] Americas Retail Americas Retail [Member] The Americas Retail segment includes the entity's retail and e-commerce operations in North and Central America and its retail operations in South America. Europe Europe Segment [Member] The Europe segment includes the entity's retail, e-commerce and wholesale operations in Europe and the Middle East. Asia Asia Segment [Member] The Asia segment includes the entity's retail, e-commerce and wholesale operations in Asia. Americas Wholesale Americas Wholesale [Member] The Americas Wholesale segment includes the entity's wholesale operations in the Americas. Licensing Licensing [Member] The licensing segment includes the worldwide licensing operations of the entity. Operating Segments Operating Segments [Member] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Domain] Consolidation Items [Domain] Corporate Overhead Corporate, Non-Segment [Member] Restructuring charges Segment Reconciling Items [Member] Segment information of net revenue and earnings (loss) from operations Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Number of reportable segments Number of Reportable Segments Net revenue Revenues Licensing Royalty Revenue Restructuring charges Restructuring Charges Earnings (loss) from operations Operating Income (Loss) Asset impairment charges Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use Receivables [Abstract] Schedule of accounts receivable Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table] Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable by Receivable Type [Axis] Receivable Type [Axis] Receivable Type [Domain] Receivable [Domain] Trade receivables Trade Accounts Receivable [Member] Royalty receivables Royalty Receivable [Member] Amount due from the entity's licensees related to royalties. Other receivables Other Receivables [Member] Carrying amounts due as of the balance sheet date from parties or arising from transactions not otherwise specified in the taxonomy. Accounts receivable Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] Accounts receivable, gross Accounts Receivable, Gross, Current Less allowances Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Accounts receivable, net Receivables, Net, Current Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Summary of borrowings Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block] Schedule of accounts receivable Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block] Net loss attributable to Guess, Inc. Less net earnings attributable to nonvested restricted stockholders Participating Securities, Distributed and Undistributed Earnings (Loss), Basic Net loss attributable to common stockholders Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic Weighted average common shares used in basic computations Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Effect of dilutive securities: Incremental Weighted Average Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect [Abstract] Stock options and restricted stock units (in shares) Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements Weighted average common shares used in diluted computations Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Net loss per common share attributable to common stockholders: Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract] Basic (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table] Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table] Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Domain] Equity Award [Domain] Performance-based or market-based units Performance and Market Units [Member] Units awarded to employees for meeting certain performance targets or due to the satisfaction of certain market vesting conditions. Antidilutive Securities [Axis] Antidilutive Securities [Axis] Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain] Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain] Potentially dilutive shares Potentially Dilutive Shares [Member] Potentially dilutive shares that were not included in the computation of diluted weighted average common shares and common share equivalents outstanding because their effect would have been antidilutive given the Company's net loss. Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of loss per share Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Antidilutive equity awards excluded from computation of diluted weighted average common shares Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Awards subject to performance or market conditions that were excluded from the computation of diluted weighted average common shares Performance or Market Awards Excluded from the Computation of EPS, Amount Performance or market awards that could potentially dilute basic earnings per share (EPS) in the future that were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because the performance or market contingency was not met as of the respective period end. Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Cash flows from operating activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Net loss Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment Depreciation Amortization of intangible assets Amortization of Intangible Assets Share-based compensation expense Share-based Compensation Unrealized forward contract losses Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Unrealized Net loss on disposition of property and equipment Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment, Excluding Oil and Gas Property and Timber Property Other items, net Other Noncash Income (Expense) Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) in Receivables Inventories Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Prepaid expenses and other assets Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Accounts payable and accrued expenses Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Deferred rent and lease incentives Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Rent and Other Lease Liabilities The net change during the reporting period in the aggregate amount of (1) deferred rent liability, which is the cumulative difference between the rental income or payments required by a lease agreement and the rental income or expense recognized on a straight-line basis, or other systematic and rational basis more representative of the time pattern in which use or benefit is granted or derived from the leased property, expected to be recognized in income or expense, by the lessor or lessee, respectively, and (2) the net change during the reporting period in the aggregate carrying amount of other lease related liabilities. Other long-term liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Liabilities Net cash used in operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations Cash flows from investing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Purchases of property and equipment Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Proceeds from sale of long-term assets Proceeds from Sale of Other Assets, Investing Activities Changes in other assets Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Net cash settlement of forward contracts Payments for (Proceeds from) Derivative Instrument, Investing Activities Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations Cash flows from financing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Payment of debt issuance costs Payments of Debt Issuance Costs Proceeds from borrowings Proceeds from Issuance of Debt Repayment of borrowings and capital lease obligations Repayments of Debt and Capital Lease Obligations Dividends paid Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock Noncontrolling interest capital contribution Proceeds from Noncontrolling Interests Issuance of common stock, net of tax withholdings on vesting of stock awards Proceeds from (Repurchase of) Equity Purchase of treasury stock Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations Effect of exchange rates on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents Amount of increase (decrease) from effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents, and cash and cash equivalents restricted to withdrawal or usage; held in foreign currencies. Excludes amounts for disposal group and discontinued operations. Cash includes, but is not limited to, currency on hand, demand deposits with banks or financial institutions, and other accounts with general characteristics of demand deposits. Cash equivalents include, but are not limited to, short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect Amount of increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and cash and cash equivalents restricted to withdrawal or usage; including effect from exchange rate change. Cash includes, but is not limited to, currency on hand, demand deposits with banks or financial institutions, and other accounts with general characteristics of demand deposits. Cash equivalents include, but are not limited to, short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the beginning of the year Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents Amount of cash and cash equivalents, and cash and cash equivalents restricted to withdrawal or usage. Excludes amount for disposal group and discontinued operations. Cash includes, but is not limited to, currency on hand, demand deposits with banks or financial institutions, and other accounts with general characteristics of demand deposits. Cash equivalents include, but are not limited to, short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the end of the period Supplemental cash flow data: Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Interest paid Interest Paid, Net Income taxes paid Income Taxes Paid, Net Related Party Transactions [Abstract] Related Party Transactions Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Stock options Employee And Non Employee Stock Option [Member] An arrangement whereby an employee or non-employee is entitled to receive in the future, subject to vesting and other restrictions, a number of shares in the entity at a specified price, as defined in the agreement. Although there are variations, normally, after vesting, when an option is exercised, the holder pays the strike value in cash to the issuing employer-entity and receives equity shares. The equity shares can be sold into the market for cash at the current market price without restriction. Options may be used to attract, retain and incentivize individuals, in addition to their regular compensation and benefits. Stock awards or units Nonvested Stock Awards or Units [Member] Represents nonvested stock awards or units used to compensate employees. Performance-based units Performance Shares [Member] Performance units Nonvested Performance Shares [Member] Restricted stock units that are subject to the achievement of certain performance-based vesting conditions. Target performance units Target Performance Awards [Member] The target shares or units awarded to employees for meeting certain performance targets. Market-based units Market Based Shares [Member] Shares or units awarded to employees due to the satisfaction of certain market vesting conditions Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name [Domain] Plan Name [Domain] Employee Stock Purchase Plan Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member] Represents the Company's employee stock purchase plan. An employee stock purchase plan is a tax-efficient means by which employees of a corporation can purchase the corporation's stock. Vesting [Axis] Vesting [Axis] Vesting [Domain] Vesting [Domain] Vesting, Tranche One Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche One [Member] Vesting, annual vesting periods after initial vesting period Vesting, Tranches After Initial Vesting Period [Member] Portion of share-based compensation award differentiated by annual vesting periods after the initial vesting period during the first fiscal year, including, but not limited to, performance measure or service period. Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] Minimum Minimum [Member] Maximum Maximum [Member] Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis] Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis] Type of Adoption [Domain] Type of Adoption [Domain] Accounting Standards Update 2016-09 Accounting Standards Update 2016-09 [Member] Accounting Standards Update 2016-09 Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting. Disclosure of share-based compensation information under stock plans Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Share-based compensation expense Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense Share-Based Compensation, Additional Disclosures Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Additional General Disclosures [Abstract] Unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested stock options Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Stock Options Unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested stock awards/units Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Share-based Awards Other than Options Weighted average period for recognition of unrecognized compensation cost (in years/months/days) Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition Weighted average fair values of stock options granted during the period (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Granted (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross Period which award is subject to a performance condition (in years) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Performance Period Period which award is subject to a performance contingency as a vesting condition. In 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Vesting period (in years) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period Period which award is subject to a market condition (in years) Share-based Compensation Agreement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Market Condition Period Period which award is subject to a market contingency as a vesting condition. In 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Vesting rights based on the satisfaction of certain performance or market-based criteria (as a percentage) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights Based on Performance or Market Criteria, Percentage Percentage of vesting of share-based compensation awards based on the satisfaction of certain performance-based or market-based vesting conditions. Cumulative adjustment to reduce retained earnings as a result of adoption of guidance which allows entities to account for forfeitures as they occur Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption Number of Units Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward] Nonvested at the beginning of the period (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number Granted (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period Vested (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period Forfeited (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period Nonvested at the end of the period (in shares) Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract] Nonvested at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Granted (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Vested (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Forfeited (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Nonvested at the end of the period (in dollars per share) Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract] Restructuring Charges Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Defined Benefit Plans Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block] Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] Raw materials Inventory, Raw Materials, Net of Reserves Work in progress Inventory, Work in Process, Net of Reserves Finished goods Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves Inventories Inventory, Net Allowance to write down inventories to the lower of cost or net realizable value Inventory Valuation Reserves Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Other Commitments [Table] Other Commitments [Table] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Events Subsequent Event [Member] Investment [Axis] Investment [Axis] Investment [Domain] Investment [Domain] Private equity fund Private Equity Funds [Member] Investment commitments Other Commitments [Line Items] Unfunded commitment to invest in private equity fund Unfunded Commitment Fund Investment Represents the entity's unfunded commitments to invest in private equity funds as of the reporting date. Funded portion of the commitment to invest in private equity fund Payments to Acquire Available-for-sale Securities, Equity Summary of net revenue and earnings (loss) from operations by segment Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Effective income tax rate (as a percent) Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent Aggregate accruals for uncertain tax positions, including penalties and interest Uncertain Tax Benefits Including Accrued Interest and Penalties Amount of uncertain tax benefits pertaining to uncertain tax positions taken in the tax returns including related accrued interest and penalties. New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table] New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table] New accounting pronouncements and changes in accounting principles New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] Decrease to income tax benefit from tax shortfalls Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, by Legal Entity [Table] Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, by Legal Entity [Table] Counterparty Name [Axis] Counterparty Name [Axis] Counterparty Name [Domain] Counterparty Name [Domain] Guess Brazil Guess Brazil [Member] Guess Brazil was established as a majority-owned joint venture Guess CIS Guess CIS [Member] Guess CIS was established as a majority-owned joint venture Guess Sud Guess Sud SAS [Member] Represents Guess Sud SAS, a majority-owned subsidiary of the entity. Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] Redeemable noncontrolling interests reconciliation Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity [Roll Forward] Redeemable noncontrolling interest, carrying value at the beginning of the period Temporary Equity, Carrying Amount, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests Foreign currency translation adjustment Temporary Equity, Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Purchase of redeemable noncontrolling interest Temporary Equity, Elimination as Part of Reorganization Redeemable noncontrolling interest capital contribution Temporary Equity, Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues Redeemable noncontrolling interest redemption value adjustment Temporary Equity, Carrying Amount, Period Increase (Decrease) Redeemable noncontrolling interest, carrying value at the end of the period Redeemable noncontrolling interests put arrangements Temporary Equity, Other Disclosures [Abstract] Total outstanding equity interest in subsidiary covered by put arrangement (as a percent) Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners Initial period put option can be exercised by noncontrolling interest holder after commencement of agreement, subject to certain time restrictions (by year) Temporary Equity, Initial Period Put Option Can Be Exercised by Noncontrolling Owners Represents the initial period in years after the finalization of the agreement that the put arrangement may be exercised by the noncontrolling interest holder by providing written notice to the Company. Period put option can be exercised by noncontrolling interest holder after initial and subsequent exercise periods, subject to certain time restrictions (by year) Temporary Equity, Period Put Option Can Be Exercised by Noncontrolling Owners Represents the period of time (in years) that the put arrangement may be exercised by the noncontrolling interest holder after initial and subsequent exercise periods subject to certain time restrictions. Total cash contributions in the joint venture made by the Company and the noncontrolling interest holder Payments in Joint Venture The total cash outflow associated with the investment in or advances to an entity in which the reporting entity shares control of the entity with another party or group. This represents the total amount paid by both parties to the entity which control is shared between the respective parties. Payments made by the Company related to its controlling interest in joint venture Payments to Acquire Interest in Joint Venture Redeemable noncontrolling interests Last date put option can be exercised by noncontrolling interest holder Temporary Equity, Last Date Put Option Can Be Exercised by Noncontrolling Owners Represents the last date, in CCYY-MM-DD format, that the put arrangement may be exercised by the noncontrolling interest holder by providing written notice to the Company. Initial date put option can be exercised by noncontrolling interest holders Temporary Equity, Initial Date Put Option Can Be Exercised by Noncontrolling Owners Represents the initial date, in CCYY-MM-DD format, that the put arrangement may be exercised by the noncontrolling interest holder by providing written notice to the Company. Remaining interest acquired by the Company from the noncontrolling interest holder (as a percent) Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Redemptions or Purchase of Interests, Percent Decrease in noncontrolling interest (for example, but not limited to, redeeming or purchasing the interests of noncontrolling shareholders, issuance of shares (interests) by the non-wholly owned subsidiary to the parent entity for other than cash, and a buyback of shares (interest) by the non-wholly owned subsidiary from the noncontrolling interests), expressed as a percentage. Purchase of redeemable noncontrolling interest Payments for Repurchase of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Other comprehensive income (loss) (“OCI”): Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Foreign currency translation adjustment Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract] Gains arising during the period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax Derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax [Abstract] Gains (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 Reclassification to net loss for gains realized Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, before Tax Less income tax effect Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Tax Marketable securities Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract] Gains arising during the period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, before Tax Defined benefit plans Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract] Foreign currency and other adjustments Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Currency Translation Gain (Loss) On Foreign Defined Benefit Plan, before Tax Amount before tax for currency translation gain (loss) on foreign defined benefit plan. Less income tax effect Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, before Reclassification Adjustments, Tax Net actuarial loss amortization Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), before Tax Prior service credit amortization Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Amortization Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax Less income tax effect Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax Total comprehensive income (loss) Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Less comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests: Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Net earnings 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 (loss) attributable to Guess, Inc. Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Summary of restructuring activities related primarily to severance Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block] Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] Reclassifications Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block] New Accounting Guidance New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] Components of net periodic defined benefit pension cost related to the Company's defined benefit plans Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block] Schedule of share-based compensation expense recognized under all of the Company's stock plans Schedule of Compensation Cost for Share-based Payment Arrangements, Allocation of Share-based Compensation Costs by Plan [Table Text Block] Schedule of activity for nonvested performance-based units Schedule of Nonvested Performance-based Units Activity [Table Text Block] Schedule of activity for nonvested market-based units Schedule of Nonvested Market-based Units Activity [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of the changes in outstanding nonvested market-based units. Income Statement [Abstract] Product sales Sales Revenue, Goods, Net Net royalties Net revenue Cost of product sales Gross profit Gross Profit Selling, general and administrative expenses Selling, General and Administrative Expense Restructuring charges Loss from operations Other income (expense): Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract] Interest expense Interest income Investment Income, Interest Other income (expense), net Total other income (expense) Nonoperating Income (Expense) Loss before income tax benefit Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest Net loss Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests Net loss attributable to Guess, Inc. Net loss per common share attributable to common stockholders (Note 2): Weighted average common shares outstanding attributable to common stockholders (Note 2): Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Basic (in shares) Diluted (in shares) Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared Stockholders' Equity and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block] Loss Per Share Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Schedule of Operating Leased Assets [Table] Schedule of Operating Leased Assets [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Property leases Land and Building [Member] Equipment operating leases Equipment [Member] Retail store leases Retail Store [Member] Stores where products are offered for sale to customers. Retail concession leases Retail Concession [Member] Concessions where products are offered for sale to consumers. Average Weighted Average [Member] Leases Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] Lease expiration date Lease Expiration Date Percentage of annual sales volume used for incremental rent on certain retail location leases Percentage of Annual Sales Volume Offer for Retail Location Lease Rent Represents the percentage of annual sales volume used for calculating incremental rent on certain retail location leases. Reconciliation of common stock outstanding, treasury stock and the total carrying amount of total stockholders' equity, Guess, Inc. stockholders' equity and stockholders' equity attributable to nonredeemable and redeemable noncontrolling interests Schedule of Stockholders Equity Including Redeemable and Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of changes in the separate accounts comprising stockholders' equity (in addition to retained earnings and nonredeemable and redeemable noncontrolling interests) and the changes in the number of shares of equity securities during at least the most recent annual fiscal period and any subsequent interim period presented. Schedule of changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of related income taxes Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to net loss Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block] Borrowings and Capital Lease Obligations Debt and Capital Leases Disclosures [Text Block] Inventories Inventory Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table] Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table] Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Domain] Related Party [Domain] Marciano Trusts Marciano Trusts [Member] Represents activity with the Marciano Trusts, for the benefit of executives, former executives of the entity and their family members. MPM Financial LLC MPM Financial LLC [Member] Represents activity with MPM Financial, LLC, an entity affiliated with the Marciano Trusts. Related Party Transaction [Axis] Related Party Transaction [Axis] Related Party Transaction [Domain] Related Party Transaction [Domain] Related party leases Related Party Leases [Member] Represents the entity's related party leases. Payments for aircraft charter Aircraft Charter Payment [Member] Represents payments made for aircraft charter. Sale Leaseback Transaction, Description [Axis] Sale Leaseback Transaction, Description [Axis] Sale Leaseback Transaction, Name [Domain] Sale Leaseback Transaction, Name [Domain] Parking lot adjacent to corporate headquarters Parking lot at corporate headquarters [Member] Represents sales leaseback transaction involving a parking lot adjacent to the Company's headquarters Related Party Transactions Related Party Transaction [Line Items] Number of leases under related party lease agreements Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease, Number of Units Lease expiration date (by year) Lease expiration date by year Year which lease or group of leases is set to expire, in CCYY format. Area of leased property (in square feet) Area of Real Estate Property Sale price of sales-leaseback transaction Sale Leaseback Transaction, Sales Price Sales price to be paid to a seller-lessee for property in a sales-leaseback transaction. Cash proceeds received from sales-leaseback transaction Sale Leaseback Transaction, Gross Proceeds, Investing Activities Expenses under related party arrangement Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party Payments under related party agreement Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction Subsequent Events [Abstract] Subsequent Events Subsequent Events [Text Block] Accounts Receivable Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Mortgage debt Conventional Mortgage Loan [Member] Credit Facility Line of Credit [Member] Capital lease Capital Lease Obligations [Member] U.S. distribution center Building [Member] Italy ITALY Canada CANADA Europe Europe [Member] Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Domain] Credit Facility [Domain] Revolving Credit Facility Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Foreign line of credit Foreign Line of Credit [Member] Accordion feature Revolving Credit Facility, Accordion Feature [Member] The sublimit within the overall line of credit capacity that is available for incremental revolving commitments or incremental term loans. U.S. line of credit Domestic Line of Credit [Member] Standby letters of credit Standby Letters of Credit [Member] Documentary letters of credit Letter of Credit [Member] Short-term Debt, Type [Axis] Short-term Debt, Type [Axis] Short-term Debt, Type [Domain] Short-term Debt, Type [Domain] Variable Rate [Axis] Variable Rate [Axis] Variable Rate [Domain] Variable Rate [Domain] Base rate Base Rate [Member] LIBOR London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] Federal funds rate Federal Funds Rate [Member] The federal funds rate used to calculate the variable rate of the debt instrument. Prime rate Prime Rate [Member] Canadian BA rate Canadian BA Rate [Member] The Canadian banker's acceptance rate used to calculate the variable rate of the debt instrument. Bank of Canada overnight rate Bank of Canada Overnight Rate [Member] Interest rate charged for the Bank of Canada overnight rate Borrowings and capital lease obligations Debt Instrument [Line Items] Mortgage debt, maturing monthly through January 2026 Secured Debt Other Other Borrowings Total debt Long-term Debt Less current installments Long-term Debt, Current Maturities Long-term debt Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Debt maturity period (in years) Debt Instrument, Term Interest rate margin (as a percent) Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate Fixed rate of interest rate swap derivative (as a percent) Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate Interest rate swap maturity date Derivative, Maturity Date Mortgage Debt Secured Debt [Abstract] Debt maturity date Debt Instrument, Maturity Date Security description for mortgage debt Debt Instrument, Collateral Debt amortization period (in years) Debt Instrument, Debt Amortization Period Period of time used to calculate monthly amortization of debt, resulting in final balloon payment due at maturity date, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Debt issuance costs Debt Issuance Costs, Net Fair value of cash flow hedge interest rate swap asset Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value Capital Lease Capital Lease Obligations [Abstract] Credit Facilities Line of Credit Facility [Abstract] Maximum borrowing capacity Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Current borrowing capacity Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity Priority level for Credit Facility Line of Credit Facility, Priority Interest rate margin added to respective base rate Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Base Rate Percentage points added to the reference rate to compute the respective base rate on the debt instrument. Letters of credit outstanding Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount Credit Facility, outstanding amount Long-term Line of Credit Percentage of borrowings exceeding borrowing base that require the Company to comply with a fixed charge coverage ratio on a trailing four-quarter basis Line of Credit Facility, Percentage of Borrowings Exceeding Borrowing Base Percentage of borrowings that exceed the borrowing base that would require the Company to comply with a fixed charge coverage ratio on a trailing four-quarter basis. Interest rate (as a percent) Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage 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. Loss Contingencies [Table] Loss Contingencies [Table] Litigation Status [Axis] Litigation Status [Axis] Litigation Status [Domain] Litigation Status [Domain] Judicial ruling Judicial Ruling [Member] Pending litigation Pending Litigation [Member] U.S. UNITED STATES China CHINA France FRANCE Litigation Case [Axis] Litigation Case [Axis] Litigation Case [Domain] Litigation Case [Domain] Gucci America, Inc. Gucci Case [Member] Information related to litigation with Gucci America, Inc. First set of appeals First Set of Appeals [Member] Information related to the first set of appeals on the custom tax assessment notices. Second through seventh set of appeals Second through Seventh set of Appeals [Member] Information related to the second through seventh set of appeals on the custom tax assessment notices. Loss Contingency Nature [Axis] Loss Contingency Nature [Axis] Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain] Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain] Customs tax audit and appeals Customs Tax Audit and Appeals [Member] A enacted or proposed action, ruling or regulation related to customs tax matters that is likely to or possibly will have an adverse effect on the entity's financial position or results of operations. Loss contingency Loss Contingencies [Line Items] Damages sought in litigation case Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value Accounting profits sought by plaintiff as compensation Loss Contingency, Accounting Profits Sought, Value The value of the accounting profits sought by the plaintiff in the legal matter. Monetary damages awarded by court Loss Contingency, Damages Awarded, Value Monetary damages awarded by court to be paid by the Company's licensees Loss Contingency, Damages Awarded Value to Licensees Amount of damages awarded to the plaintiff in the legal matter related to certain of the Company's licensees. Number of Italian trademark registrations to be cancelled by plaintiff Number of Italian Trademark Registrations to be Cancelled by Plaintiff Represents the number of Italian trademark registrations ordered by the court to be cancelled by the plaintiff related to the court's ruling in favor of the Company Number of European Community trademark registrations to be cancelled by plaintiff Number of European Community Trademark Registrations to be Cancelled by Plaintiff Represents the number of European Community trademark registrations ordered by the court to be cancelled by the plaintiff related to the court's ruling in favor of the Company Number of international trademark registrations to be cancelled by plaintiff Number Of International Trademark Registrations To Be Cancelled By Plaintiff Represents the number of international trademark registrations ordered by the court to be cancelled by the plaintiff related to the court's ruling in favor of the Company Number of subsidiaries under audit by the Italian Customs Agency Number of Subsidiaries Under Audit Represents the number of subsidiaries which were under audit by the respective government authority. Period under audit by the Italian Customs Agency Customs Examination, Period under Examination Period being examined in the customs tax audit, in CCYYMMDD format Customs tax assessments including potential penalties and interest Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss Period covering canceled assessments Customs Examination, Period of Canceled Assessments1 Period covering the assessments which were canceled in the customs tax audit, in CCYYMMDD format. Canceled customs tax assessments Customs Examination, Canceled Assessments Amount of canceled customs tax assessments. Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] ASSETS Assets [Abstract] Current assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Accounts receivable, net Inventories Other current assets Other Assets, Current Total current assets Assets, Current Property and equipment, net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Goodwill Goodwill Other intangible assets, net Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Deferred tax assets Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net Restricted cash Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, 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 borrowings Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Current Accrued expenses Accrued Liabilities, Current Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Deferred rent and lease incentives Deferred Rent Credit, Noncurrent Other long-term liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Total liabilities Liabilities Commitments and contingencies (Note 12) Commitments and Contingencies Stockholders’ equity: Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Preferred stock, $.01 par value. Authorized 10,000,000 shares; no shares issued and outstanding Preferred Stock, Value, Issued Common stock, $.01 par value. Authorized 150,000,000 shares; issued 141,166,919 and 140,509,974 shares, outstanding 83,255,709 and 84,069,492 shares, as of April 29, 2017 and January 28, 2017, 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, 57,911,210 and 56,440,482 shares as of April 29, 2017 and January 28, 2017, 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 Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total liabilities and stockholders' equity Liabilities and Equity Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Preferred stock, shares authorized Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized Preferred stock, shares issued Preferred Stock, Shares Issued Preferred stock, shares outstanding Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, shares authorized Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, shares issued Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common stock, shares outstanding Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Treasury stock, shares Treasury Stock, Shares Schedule of inventories Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block] Schedule of Stockholders' Equity Including Redeemable and Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interests [Table] Schedule of Stockholders' Equity Including Redeemable and Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interests [Table] Tabular disclosure of changes in the separate accounts comprising stockholders' equity including nonredeemable and redeemable noncontrolling interests. Common Stock Common Stock [Member] Treasury Stock Treasury Stock [Member] Guess, Inc. Stockholders’ Equity Parent [Member] Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interests Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Schedule of Stockholders' Equity Including Redeemable and Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interests Schedule of Stockholders' Equity Including Redeemable and Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interests [Line Items] [Line Items] for Tabular disclosure of changes in the separate accounts comprising stockholders' equity including nonredeemable and redeemable noncontrolling interests. Stockholders' equity reconciliation Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Stock (in shares), beginning of the period Stockholders' equity, balance at the beginning of the period Net earnings (loss) Foreign currency translation adjustment Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Loss on derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges, net of income tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax Other-than-temporary-impairment and unrealized loss on marketable securities, net of income tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available for sale Securities, Adjustment Including Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Net of Tax Amount after tax and reclassification adjustments, of appreciation (loss) in value of unsold available-for-sale securities. Includes other than temporary impairment (OTTI) loss on investments which was reclassified from comprehensive income and recognized in net earnings. Actuarial valuation loss and related amortization, prior service credit amortization and foreign currency and other adjustments on defined benefit plans, net of income tax Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax Issuance of common stock under stock compensation plans (in shares) Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share Based Compensation Excluding ESPP Number of shares issued during the period as a result of any share-based compensation plan other than an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Issuance of common stock under stock compensation plans, net of tax effect Stock Activity During Period, Value, Share Based Compensation, Net of Tax Effect Value of stock activity including, but not limited to, issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options or repurchases of common stock related to tax withholding upon vesting of restricted awards/units. Activity is resulting from awards granted under any share-based compensation plan other than an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) or an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), including tax effect. Issuance of stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan (in shares) Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans Issuance of stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan Stock Issued During Period, Value, Employee Stock Purchase Plan Share-based compensation Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition Dividends Dividends, Common Stock, Cash Share repurchases (in shares) Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired Share repurchases Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method Purchase of redeemable noncontrolling interest Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Redemptions or Purchase of Interests Noncontrolling interest capital contribution Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Subsidiary Equity Issuance 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 Stock (in shares), end of the period Stockholders' equity, balance at the end of the period Comprehensive income (loss), income tax effect Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax [Abstract] Loss on derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges, tax effect Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax Other-than-temporary-impairment and unrealized loss on marketable securities, tax effect Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment Including Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Tax Amount of tax expense (benefit), after reclassification adjustments, of appreciation (loss) in value of unsold available-for-sale securities. Includes other than temporary impairment (OTTI) loss on investments which were reclassified from comprehensive income and recognized in net earnings. Actuarial valuation loss and related amortization, prior service credit amortization and foreign currency and other adjustments on defined benefit plans, tax effect Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table] Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member] Marketable Securities Accumulated Net Investment Gain (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Member] Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward] Beginning balance Gains (losses) arising during the period OCI, before Reclassifications, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Net other comprehensive income (loss) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Ending balance Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of fair value hierarchy for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block] Basis of Presentation Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block] Forward contracts designated as hedging instruments Total notional amount of derivatives purchased Notional Amount of Derivative Purchased The total notional amount of derivative instrument purchased during the period. Expressed as an absolute value. Net unrealized gain in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) related to cash flow hedges Foreign exchange currency cash flow hedge unrealized gain to be recognized in cost of product sales or other income over the following 12 months Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months Derivate maturity date Fixed rate of interest rate swap designated as a cash flow hedge (as a percent) Interest rate swap cash flow hedge unrealized gain to be recognized in interest expense after the following 12 months Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Gain Loss to be Reclassified After Next 12 Months Net The estimated net amount of unrealized gains or losses on interest rate cash flow hedges as of the balance sheet date expected to be reclassified to earnings after the next twelve months. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Table] Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Table] Information related to various accounting policies of the entity. Scenario [Axis] Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Forecast Scenario, Forecast [Member] Restatement adjustment Restatement Adjustment [Member] Basis of Presentation Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Fiscal Year Fiscal Year [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Number of days in fiscal year Fiscal Period Duration New accounting pronouncements and changes in accounting principles New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract] Negative impact on net loss attributable to Guess, Inc. from tax shortfalls Unfavorable impact on basic loss per share from tax shortfalls Unfavorable impact on diluted loss per share from tax shortfalls Increase in operating cash flows from reclass of excess tax benefits Decrease in financing cash flows from reclass of excess tax benefits Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Segments Restructuring Type [Axis] Restructuring Type [Axis] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Severance Employee Severance [Member] Restructuring activity Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Restructuring reserve included in accrued expenses Restructuring Reserve, Current Estimated exit tax charge Restructuring Exit Tax Charge Represents exit tax charges incurred resulting from reorganization due to the implementation of a restructuring plan. Restructuring reserve activity Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] Beginning balance Restructuring Reserve Charges to operations Cash payments Payments for Restructuring Foreign currency and other adjustments Restructuring Reserve, Translation and Other Adjustment Ending balance Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Fair Value by Measurement Frequency [Axis] Measurement Frequency [Axis] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Level 1 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Level 2 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Level 3 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Fair value hierarchy for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Assets: Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract] Foreign exchange currency contracts, Assets Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure Interest rate swap Interest Rate Derivative Assets, at Fair Value Total Assets Assets, Fair Value Disclosure Liabilities: Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract] Foreign exchange currency contracts, Liabilities Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure Deferred compensation obligations Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent Total Liabilities Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure Transfers of financial instruments between the three levels of fair value hierarchy Fair Value Transfers Between Levels [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Value of transfers between levels Fair Value Transfers Between Levels Represents the value of the transfers between all three levels of the fair value hierarchy for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis. 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] Share Repurchase Program Share Repurchase Program [Member] Represents activity related to the repurchase of the entity's common stock as authorized under the Share Repurchase Program. Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] Value of common stock authorized to be repurchased Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount Number of common stock repurchased (in shares) Shares repurchased, aggregate cost Value of common stock remaining to be repurchased Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount Schedule of Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Table] Schedule of Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Table] North America and Europe North America and Europe [Member] Regions including North America and Europe Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used by Type [Axis] Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used by Type [Axis] Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used, Asset Name [Domain] Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used, Asset Name [Domain] Retail locations Retail Site [Member] Asset impairment charge Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items] Period of time new regular retail locations in penetrated markets would need to be opened to be considered for impairment Period Considered for Testing of Impairment on New Retail Locations Represents the amount of time a new regular retail location in penetrated markets would need to be opened to be considered in impairment testing in accordance with the Company's policies. Summary of fair value of derivative instruments in the condensed consolidated balance sheets Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block] Summary of gains (losses) before taxes recognized on the derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges in OCI and net loss Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block] Summary of net after-tax derivative activity recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Schedule of Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Summary of gains (losses) before taxes recognized on the derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments in other income (expense) Schedule of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block] Subsequent Event [Table] Subsequent Event [Table] Subsequent Events Subsequent Event [Line Items] Cash dividend announced on common stock (in dollars per share) Payment date of cash dividend Dividends Payable, Date to be Paid Record date of cash dividend Dividends Payable, Date of Record Document and Entity Information Document and Entity Information Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Trading Symbol Trading Symbol Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Document Type Document Type Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Income Taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]