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Also includes the deferred credit for an incentive or inducement received by a lessee from a lessor, in order to motivate the lessee to enter the lease agreement, which incentive or inducement is to be recognized as a reduction of rental expense over the lease term. Deferred Rent Credit, Noncurrent and Incentive from Lessor Deferred rent and lease incentives 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. Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Rent and Other Lease Liabilities Breakage of Loyalty Program Breakage of Loyalty program Represents the amount of breakage of loyalty program expense recognized in the current reporting period. 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. Savings Plan Disclosure [Text Block] Savings Plans Represents the entire disclosure of savings plan available to employees. Savings Plans 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. 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Asia Asia [Member] Reconciliation of carrying amount of total stockholders' equity, Guess?, Inc. stockholders' equity and stockholders' equity attributable to nonredeemable and redeemable noncontrolling interests Tabular disclosure of changes in the separate accounts comprising stockholders' equity including nonredeemable and redeemable noncontrolling interests. Schedule of Stockholders Equity Including Redeemable and Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Table Text Block] Guess Sud Represents Guess Sud SAS, a majority-owned subsidiary of the entity. Guess Sud SAS [Member] Focus Represents Focus Europe S.r.l., a majority-owned subsidiary of the entity. Focus Europe [Member] 2008 Share Repurchase Program Represents activity related to the repurchase of the entity's common stock as authorized under the 2008 Share Repurchase Program. Share Repurchase Program 2008 [Member] 2011 Share Repurchase Program Represents activity related to the repurchase of the entity's common stock as authorized under the 2011 Share Repurchase Program. Share Repurchase Program 2011 [Member] Nonvested stock awards/units Represents nonvested stock awards or units used to compensate employees. Nonvested Stock Awards or Units [Member] Other Represents debt obligations not elsewhere enumerated. Other Debt [Member] Limit on borrowings through foreign subsidiaries Maximum that could be borrowed through foreign subsidiaries due to limitation under the terms of the Credit Facility. Line of Credit Facility Ability to Borrow Through Foreign Subsidiaries Maximum Number of credit facilities subject to minimum net equity requirement Represents the number of credit facilities which are subject to a minimum net equity requirement. Number of Credit Facilities Subject to Equity Requirement Covenant Maximum borrowing capacity of the credit facility which is 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 Marciano Trusts Represents activity with the Marciano Trusts, for the benefit of executives, former executives of the entity and their family members. Marciano Trusts [Member] French subsidiary Represents activity entered into, through a french subsidiary, by the reporting entity with an entity that is owned in part by an affiliate of the Marciano Trusts. French Subsidiary [Member] Lease Agreement Additional Lease Term Additional lease term due to amendment in agreement (in years) Represents number of additional years added to lease term due to extension of lease agreement. Term of lease for new Paris facility (in years) Lease Agreement Term of Lease Represents the term of lease as per lease agreement. Percentage of annual sales volume used for incremental rent on certain retail store leases, 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 Offer for Retail Store Lease Rent Low End of Range Percentage of annual sales volume used for incremental rent on certain retail store leases, high end of range Represents the ceiling percentage of annual sales volume used for calculating incremental rent on certain retail store leases. Percentage of Annual Sales Volume Offer for Retail Store Lease Rent High End of Range Net after-tax derivative activity recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax [Roll Forward] Other income/expense All other income and expenses recognized by the entity in the period not otherwise specified in the income statement. Other Income Expense [Member] Canada, Dollars[Member] Canadian dollar Euro Member Countries, Euro[Member] Euro Switzerland, Francs[Member] Swiss franc Number of Weeks in Fiscal Year Number of weeks in fiscal year Represents the number of weeks in the fiscal year. MPM Financial Represents activity with MPM Financial, LLC, an entity affiliated with the Marciano Trusts. MPM Financial LLC [Member] All Countries [Axis] Geopolitical areas recognized by governments of the world as a grouping of countries. CANADA[Member] Canada Canadian retail business Currencies [Axis] Information pertaining to various currencies. All Currencies [Domain] Sale of GBP to purchase euros Sale of United Kingdom Pounds ("GBP") to purchase euros. Currencies GBP EUR [Member] All Countries [Domain] Notional Amount of Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts Purchased U.S. dollar forward contracts purchased, total notional amount The total notional amount of foreign exchange forward contracts purchased during the period. The number of majority-owned subsidiaries acquired by the entity for which there are put arrangements with respect to the remaining minority interests. Number of majority-owned subsidiaries acquired with put arrangements Temporary Equity Number of Businesses Acquired with Put Arrangements Number of Lease Agreements Represents the number of lease agreements under lease as of the balance sheet date. Number of leases under lease agreement 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 Expiration period of unredeemed awards (in months) Represents the expiration period of unredeemed awards related to customer loyalty program. Aggregate dollar value of loyalty program accruals included in accrued liabilities Loyalty Program Accrual, Current Represents the aggregate dollar value of loyalty program accruals included in accrued liabilities. Debt Instrument, Maturity Period Debt maturity period (in years) Represents the length of time from the beginning of the debt instrument until the scheduled repayment. Line of Credit Facility Sublimit Available for Incremental Revolving Commitments and Term Loans Sublimit on the amount of incremental revolving commitments and incremental term loans The sublimit within the overall line of credit capacity that is available for incremental revolving commitments or incremental term loans. Prior revolving credit facility Represents information pertaining to the prior revolving credit facility. Prior Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Line of Credit Facility Collateral Required Percentage Equity Interest in First Tier Foreign Subsidiaries Percentage of equity interests in first tier foreign subsidiaries (as a percent) in which the entity must pledge as security Represents the amount of collateral, expressed as a percentage of the equity interests of the entity in first tier foreign subsidiaries, which the entity must pledge as security. 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 [Domain] Identification of the reference rate that is used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument. Eurodollar Rate Loans LIBOR rate The London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) used to calculate the variable interest rate of the Eurodollar rate loans. Debt Instrument, Variable Rate Base, Eurodollar Rate Loans LIBOR [Member] Base Rate Loans, domestic, federal funds rate The federal funds rate used to calculate the variable interest rate of the base rate domestic loans. Debt Instrument, Variable Rate Base, Base Rate Domestic Loans Federal Funds [Member] Base Rate Loans, prime rate The prime interest rate used to calculate the variable interest rate of the base rate loans. Debt Instrument, Variable Rate Base, Base Rate Loans Prime [Member] New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle Number of Separate Statements Number of separate statements in which the entity is required to present comprehensive income Represents the number of statements presented by the entity to reflect the net income, total net income, components of other comprehensive income and total of other comprehensive income. Line of Credit Facility Collateral Required Percentage Equity Interest in Foreign Subsidiaries Percentage of equity interests in foreign subsidiaries in which the entity must pledge as security 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. The one month adjusted London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) used to calculate the variable interest rate of the base rate loans. Base Rate Loans, adjusted LIBOR rate Debt Instrument, Variable Rate Base, Base Rate Loans One Month Adjusted LIBOR [Member] The base rate used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument. Base Rate Loans Debt Instrument, Variable Rate Base Rate [Member] Number of Lease Agreements Modified by Amendment Number of leases amended Number of lease agreements amended to reconfigure and increase the size of the leased space. Increase (Decrease) Operating Leases Annual Rent Increase in the annual lease rental amount Represents the increase or decrease in the annual rent the lessee is obligated to pay on an operating lease as per the amendment. Annual Lease Rent after Amendment of Lease Terms Increased annual lease rental amount Represents the annual rent the lessee is obligated to pay on an operating lease after the amendment of lease terms. Consulting Agreement Term Term of consulting agreement (in years) Represents the number of years of the consulting agreement entered into by the entity. 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. Original grant date fair value of the modified equity awards Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grant Date, Fair Value The 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 Accelerated Share Based Compensation Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year The amount of accelerated compensation expense to be recognized during the remainder of the current fiscal year. Accelerated compensation expense to be recorded over the remainder of fiscal 2012 Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Axis] Reflects the pertinent provisions pertaining to share-based compensation arrangements with personnel, by an individual. Settlement agreement Represents the settlement agreement entered into by the entity in order to terminate the existing agreement with one of its logistic service providers. Settlement Agreement [Member] Temporary Disruption in Services, Number of Service Providers Number of logistic service providers giving temporarily disrupted services Represents the number of service providers from whom the entity has experienced temporary disruption in services during the period. Accrued Liabilities Store Credits Unredeemed Loyalty Points and Gift Cards Store credits, loyalty and gift cards Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of the liability for store credits, unredeemed loyalty points and outstanding gift cards. 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 total income tax expense (benefit) Schedule of Tax Effects of Components of Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block] Schedule of tax effects of the components of other comprehensive income Tabular disclosure of the components of tax effect of other comprehensive income. Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries Represents the undistributed earnings of international subsidiaries on which Federal income and foreign withholding taxes have not been provided. Accumulated undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries Tax effect of the change in accumulated other comprehensive income, that is, the tax effect on items included in other comprehensive income during the period that is attributable to the entity. Total income tax (income) expense Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax Portion, Including Noncontrolling Interest Deferred Tax Assets, Fixed Assets, Bases Difference The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of the estimated future tax deductions arising from fixed asset bases difference, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when actual costs are incurred, and which can only be realized if sufficient tax-basis income is generated in future periods to enable the deduction to be taken. Fixed assets bases difference Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Uniform Capitalization 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. 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. Operating and Capital Loss Carryforward [Line Items] Operating and capital loss carryforward Capital Loss Carryforwards The sum of domestic, foreign and state and local capital loss carryforwards, before tax effects, available to reduce future taxable income under enacted tax laws. Company's U.S. and certain Asian and European retail operations had capital loss carryforwards Operating Loss Carryforwards, Not Subject to Expiration The amount of operating loss carryforwards, which are not subject to expiration dates. Operating loss carryforwards that have an unlimited carryforward life Operating Loss Carryforwards, Subject to Expiration The amount of operating loss carryforwards, which are subject to expiration dates. Operating loss carryforwards with expiration dates Capital Loss Carryforwards, Subject to Expiration The amount of capital loss carryforwards, which are subject to expiration dates. Capital loss carryforward that expire in fiscal 2015 Additions to Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Abstract] Additions: Reduction from Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Abstract] Reductions: 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. Furniture, fixtures and equipment 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. Classification of Certain Costs and Expenses Concentration Risk [Policy Text Block] Concentration of Credit and Liquidity Risk This element represents the entity's accounting policies for concentration of credit and liquidity risk. Impairment or Disposal of Long Lived Assets, Including Intangible Assets [Policy Text Block] Long-Lived Assets Disclosure of accounting policy for recognizing and measuring the impairment of long-lived assets. An entity also may disclose its accounting policy for long-lived assets to be sold. This policy excludes goodwill. Fiscal Year [Abstract] Fiscal Year End Number of Weeks in Fiscal Year Minimum Minimum number of weeks in a fiscal year Represents the minimum number of weeks the entity reports its annual results of operations based on. Number of Weeks in Fiscal Year Maximum Maximum number of weeks in a fiscal year Represents the maximum number of weeks the entity reports its annual results of operations based on. Revenue Recognition [Table] Information pertinent to revenue recognition of the entity. UNITED STATES[Member] U.S. Retail business U.S. Revenue Recognition [Line Items] Gift Cards Revenue Recognition Gift Cards Breakage Percentage Gift card breakage rate (as a percent) Represents gift card breakage rate of the entity. Marketable Securities Maturity Period Maximum Marketable securities maximum maturity period (in months) Represents the maximum maturity period of marketable securities considered as cash equivalents. Number of Diversified Money Market Funds in which Cash and Cash Equivalent are Kept Number of diversified money market funds, in which cash and cash equivalents 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. Selling General and Administrative Expenses [Member] SG&A expenses The allocation (or location) of expense to (in) selling, general and administrative expenses. Schedule of Future Minimum Payments, under Capital Leases and Operating Leases [Table Text Block] Schedule of future minimum property and equipment lease payments under capital lease and non-cancelable operating leases 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. Non Related Parties [Member] Non-Related Parties The entity or group which are non-related parties. Related Parties [Member] Related Parties The entity or group which are related parties. Capital Leases and Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due [Abstract] Future minimum property and equipment lease payments under capital lease and non-cancelable operating leases Capital Leases and Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Current Fiscal 2013 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. Capital Leases and Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Two Years Fiscal 2014 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. Capital Leases and Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Three Years Fiscal 2015 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. Capital Leases and Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Four Years Fiscal 2016 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. Capital Leases and Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Five Years Fiscal 2017 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. Capital Leases and Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Thereafter 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. Capital Leases and Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Total minimum lease payments The total of future contractually required payments on leases defined as capital and operating. ITALY[Member] Italy 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] Equity-based compensation plans including multiple equity-based payment arrangements. Equity Incentive Plan 2004 [Member] 2004 Equity Incentive Plan Represents equity incentive plan for officers, key employees and certain consultants of the entity. Non Employee Directors Stock Grant and Stock Option Plan 2006 [Member] 2006 Non-Employee Directors Stock Grant and Stock Option Plan Represents non-employee directors stock grant and stock option plan for non-employee directors. Share-based Compensation, Arrangement by Share-based Payment, Award, Number of Plans Number of share-based compensation plans The number of share-based compensation plans of the reporting entity. Share-based Compensation, Arrangement by Share-based Payment, Award, Award, Vesting Period of Three Most Recent Annual Grants One Initial vesting period of the first of three most recent annual grants (in months) Represents the initial vesting period for the first of the three most recent annual grants. Share-based Compensation, Arrangement by Share-based Payment, Award, Award, Vesting Period of Three Most Recent Annual Grants Two Initial vesting period of the second of three most recent annual grants (in months) Represents the initial vesting period for the second of the three most recent annual grants. Share-based Compensation, Arrangement by Share-based Payment, Award, Award, Vesting Period of Three Most Recent Annual Grants Three Initial vesting period of the last of three most recent annual grants (in months) Represents the initial vesting period for the last of the three most recent annual grants. Share-based Compensation, Arrangement by Share-based Payment, Award Options, Weighted Average, Remaining Contractual Term [Abstract] Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years) Share-based Compensation, Arrangement by Share-based Payment, Award, Options Intrinsic Value [Abstract] Aggregate Intrinsic Value Share-based Compensation, Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other than Options Vested in Period Intrinsic Amount The amount of 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 that vested during the period Share-based Compensation, Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other than Options Nonvested Intrinsic Amount Total intrinsic value of nonvested stock awards/units outstanding and unvested The amount of 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 after Purchase under ESPP Minimum holding period for shares purchased after April 1, 2009 under the ESPP (in months) Represents the minimum period that participants must hold shares after purchase for purchases made subsequent to April 1, 2009 under the ESPP. Securities Trading Policy, Prohibition on Trading, Number of Period before Each Fiscal Quarter Period before the end of each fiscal quarter prohibited for trading, as per company's securities trading policy (in weeks) 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. Securities Trading Policy, Prohibition on Trading, Number of Period after Public Announcement of Earnings Period after public announcement of earnings prohibited for trading, as per company's securities trading policy (in days) 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. Stock Issued During Period, Average Price Average price per share (in dollars per share) Represents the average price per share of common stock issued. Schedule of Net Benefit Costs and Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Schedule of periodic costs and other charges to comprehensive income 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. Defined Benefit Plan Net Periodic Benefit Cost and Amount Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Components of net periodic pension cost to comprehensive income Rental expense based upon percentage of annual sales volume Represents the rental expense based upon percentage of annual sales volume. Rental Expenses Based Upon Percentage of Annual Sales Volume Offer for Retail Store Lease Rent Curtailment expense Other Comprehensive Income Net Gain (Loss) Due to Curtailments Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost before Tax The change in other comprehensive income due to the curtailment costs (credit) into net periodic pension costs. Curtailment 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). Benefits projected to be paid in the next five fiscal years Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Contribution Limit Percentage of Compensation Employee contribution limit per calendar year (as a percent of compensation) The limit of annual employee contributions to the plan per calendar year as a percentage of compensation. Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Contribution Limit Percentage of Compensation Employer contribution limit (as a percent of compensation) The limit of employer contributions to the plan per calendar year as a percentage of compensation. 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 Plan, (losses) gains related to the change in the fair value of the insurance policy investments Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment Components [Table Text Block] Schedule of property and equipment Tabular disclosure of the components of property, plant and equipment. Increase (Decrease) in Unredeemed Loyalty Points The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the obligation for the liability for unredeemed loyalty points. Cumulative adjustment to increase net revenue and to adjust the current liability balance to an amount reflecting estimated future award redemptions Accrued Liabilities Unredeemed Loyalty Points Aggregate dollar value of loyalty program accruals included in accrued liabilities Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of the current liability for unredeemed loyalty points. Number of Domestic Wholesale Customers with Concentration Risk The number of domestic wholesale customers reported with a concentration risk. Number of domestic wholesale customers 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 2013 Share Repurchase Program [Axis] The names of the share repurchase programs. Share Repurchase Program [Domain] The name of the share repurchase program. Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Capacity Remaining upon Termination from Prior Stock Repurchase Program The amount of authorized capacity remaining at termination date under the prior 2008 stock repurchase plan. Value of common stock authorized for repurchase and remaining in capacity upon termination of the prior 2008 plan Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Additional General Disclosures [Abstract] Share-Based Compensation, Additional Disclosures Share-based Compensation, Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Purchase Price of Common Stock Percent Represents the purchase price expressed as a percentage of the fair market value of common stock. 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, Award Vesting Rights as Percent Expressed as a percentage, represents the award terms as to how many shares or portion of an award are no longer contingent on satisfaction of either a service condition, market condition or a performance condition, thereby giving the employee the legal right to convert the award to shares, to sell the shares, and be entitled to the cash proceeds of such sale. Portion of vested and fully exercisable shares granted on each anniversary from the date of grant (as a percent) 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. Number of annual vesting periods following the initial vesting period (in years) Share-based Compensation, Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other than Options Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract] Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value 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] Type of Deferred Compensation [Domain] Deferred Bonus [Member] Incentive Bonuses Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits, by Title of Individual [Axis] Incentive Bonuses Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits [Line Items] Deferred Compensation Arrangement Special Cash Bonus Special cash bonus given to the Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman Represents 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. Deferred Compensation Arrangement Fixed Cash Rights Payment Fixed cash rights payment that is a condition for the executive cash bonus Represents the fixed cash rights payment to be received by the entity from one of its licensees. Deferred Compensation Arrangement Accrued Expenses Related to Cash Bonus Represents expense to be accrued related to cash bonus provided to the Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman, which will include any payroll taxes. Aggregate Expense to be accrued through December 2012 related to cash bonus Settlement charge related to termination of company's existing service agreement Business Exit Costs Commitments and Contingencies Loss Contingencies [Line Items] Restructuring, Settlement and Impairment Provisions Settlement charge Defined Benefit Plan, Curtailments Pension curtailment expense Pension curtailment expense Total income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Intraperiod Tax Allocation Pending or Threatened Litigation [Member] Litigation Loss Contingency Number of Subsidiaries Who are Defendants Number of Italian subsidiaries against whom a complaint has been filed Represents the number of subsidiaries who are defendants in a lawsuit. Damages sought by plaintiff as compensation Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value Loss Contingency, Accounting Profits Sought, Value Accounting profits sought by plaintiff as compensation The value of the accounting profits sought by the plaintiff in the legal matter. Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Increase in Expiration Period Extended expiration period (in years) The extended period of time in which the equity-based award expires. Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table] Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis] Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain] Allowance for Trade Receivables [Member] Allowance for accounts receivable Allowance for Royalties Receivables [Member] Allowance for royalties receivable A valuation allowance for royalties receivable that are expected to be uncollectible. Allowance for Sales Returns [Member] Allowance for sales returns Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] Reconciliation of valuation and qualifying accounts Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance Balance at beginning of period Balance at end of period Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense Costs charged / credited to expenses Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions Deductions and write-offs Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gain (Loss) Gain on sale of available-for-sale marketable securities Six Seven Studio LLC [Member] Six Seven Studio, LLC Represents activity with Six Seven Studio, LLC , an entity affiliated to Maurice Marciano. Consulting Agreement Fee Consulting fees per year under the consulting arrangement Represents the amount of fees per year to be paid under the consulting agreement entered into by the entity. Loyalty Programs [Abstract] Loyalty Programs Operating Loss Carryforwards, Valuation Allowance Valuation allowance Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Three, Numerator The numerator of the fractional amount of the total amount of benefits projected to be paid in year 3. Fractional amount of the total amount of benefits projected to be paid in year 3, numerator Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Three, Denominator The denominator of the fractional amount of the total amount of benefits projected to be paid in year 3. Fractional amount of the total amount of benefits projected to be paid in year 3, denominator Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Four, Numerator The numerator of the fractional amount of the total amount of benefits projected to be paid in year 4. Fractional amount of the total amount of benefits projected to be paid in year 4, numerator Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Four, Denominator The denominator of the fractional amount of the total amount of benefits projected to be paid in year 4. Fractional amount of the total amount of benefits projected to be paid in year 4, denominator Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Five, Numerator The numerator of the fractional amount of the total amount of benefits projected to be paid in year 5. Fractional amount of the total amount of benefits projected to be paid in year 5, numerator Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments in Year Five, Denominator The denominator of the fractional amount of the total amount of benefits projected to be paid in year 5. Fractional amount of the total amount of benefits projected to be paid in year 5, denominator Income Tax Examination Number of Subsidiaries Audit Pending Number of Italian subsidiaries whose audit is pending under an informal status update from the Italian tax authority Represents the number of subsidiaries whose audit is pending under an informal status update from the Italian tax authority. Income Tax Examination Likelihood of Unfavorable Settlement Amount Amount likely to be received as an initial formal claim from the tax authority Represents the amount likely to be received as an initial formal claim from the taxing authority. Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Other comprehensive income (loss): Unrealized gain (loss) on investments, tax effect Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities, Tax Information about Litigation Matters [Abstract] Litigation Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense, Selling, General and Administrative Expense Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees. This expense is included in selling, general and administrative expenses. Compensation expense included in SG&A expense Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment and Finite-lived Intangible Assets Useful Life [Table Text Block] Schedule of useful lives of property and equipment and purchased intangibles 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. Receivables from European Taxing Authorities Related to Value Added Tax Payments Receivables from European taxing authorities related to value-added tax payments Represents the receivables from European taxing authorities related to value-added tax payments. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Table] Information related to various accounting policies of the entity. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] Depreciation and Amortization Useful life (in years) Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Asset, Weighted Average Useful Life Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Number of periods an initial formal claim from the tax authority is expected (in years) Initial Formal Claim from Tax Authority Number of Periods Expected Represents the number of periods for which an initial formal claim from the taxing authority is expected. Acquisition of Guess Portugal, Lda. ("Guess Portugal") Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] Acquisition of Guess Portugal, Lda. ("Guess Portugal") Unrealized gain (loss) on hedges, tax effect Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax Effect Schedule of Purchase Price Allocation [Table Text Block] Estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of the acquisition Schedule of Business Acquisitions by Acquisition [Table] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition Acquiree [Domain] Guess Portugal Lda [Member] Guess Portugal, Lda Represents the business acquisition of Guess Portugal, Lda. Subsidiaries [Member] Guess Apparel Spain, S.L. Sociedad Unipersonal Business Acquisition [Line Items] Acquisition of Guess Portugal, Lda Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired Equity interest acquired (as a percent) Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Purchase Price Total purchase price Business Acquisition, Period of Inventory Acquired Period of inventory (in years) Represents the period of inventories acquired. Number of Stores Number of retail stores Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash Paid Cash paid for acquisition Business Acquisition Payment made for acquisition in the form of dividend Represents the amount of payment made for acquisition in the form of dividend. Business Acquisition, Period for Payment of Dividend on Pro Rata Basis Period for payment of dividend on pro-rata basis (in months) Represents the period for payment of dividend on pro-rata basis. Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Other Noncash Consideration Dividend payable attributed to the Purchaser's equity interest Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Liabilities Incurred Agent indemnity costs incurred Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation [Abstract] Estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of the acquisition Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets Current assets Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Property, Plant and Equipment Property and equipment, net Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Deferred Tax Liabilities, Non-current Long-term deferred tax liabilities Gross amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to noncurrent deferred tax liabilities. Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Assets Acquired Total assets acquired Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Liabilities Current liabilities Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Noncontrolling Interest Minority interest Amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to noncontrolling interests. Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed), Net Net assets acquired Royalty receivables The value of royalty receivables related to licensing operations that are included in the accounts receivable balance. Royalty Receivables [Member] Accrued Bonuses, Current Accrued cash bonus, current balance Amount of damages awarded to the plaintiff in the legal matter related to footwear licensee. Monetary damages awarded by court for footwear licensee Loss Contingency Damages Paid, Value to Footwear Licensee Loss Contingency, Damages Paid, Value Monetary damages awarded by court Amount of damages awarded to the plaintiff in the legal matter. Maurice Marciano Agreement [Member] Marciano Consulting Agreement Represents the information pertaining to maurice marciano agreement. Total expenses incurred related to consulting arrangements Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party Service Term Service term (in years) Represents the number of years of service to the Company. Payments to Acquire Investments Purchases of investments