Redeemable noncontrolling interests [Abstract] Redeemable noncontrolling interests [Abstract] Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, by Legal Entity [Table] Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, by Legal Entity [Table] Legal Entity [Axis] Legal Entity [Axis] Entity [Domain] Entity [Domain] Guess Sud Guess Sud SAS [Member] Represents Guess Sud SAS, a majority-owned subsidiary of the entity. Focus Focus Europe [Member] Represents Focus Europe S.r.l., a majority-owned subsidiary of the entity. Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] Redeemable noncontrolling interests reconciliation Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity [Roll Forward] Redeemable noncontrolling interest, redemption value at the beginning of the period Temporary Equity, Redemption Value Foreign currency translation adjustment Temporary Equity, Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Purchase of redeemable noncontrolling interest Temporary Equity, Elimination as Part of Reorganization Redeemable noncontrolling interest redemption value adjustment Temporary Equity, Accretion to Redemption Value Redeemable noncontrolling interest, redemption value at the end of the period Redeemable noncontrolling interests put arrangements Temporary Equity, Number of Shares, Redemption Value and Other Disclosures [Abstract] Total outstanding equity interest in subsidiary covered by put arrangement (as a percent) Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners Redeemable noncontrolling interests Purchase of redeemable noncontrolling interest Payments for Repurchase of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Fair Value by Measurement Frequency [Axis] Measurement Frequency [Axis] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Level 1 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Level 2 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Level 3 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Fair Value Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member] Fair value hierarchy for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Assets: Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract] Foreign exchange currency contracts, Assets Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure Available-for-sale securities Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure Total Assets Assets, Fair Value Disclosure Liabilities: Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract] Foreign exchange currency contracts, Liabilities Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure Interest rate swaps Interest Rate Derivative Liabilities, at Fair Value Deferred compensation obligations Deferred Compensation Cash-based Arrangements, Liability, Current and Noncurrent Total Liabilities Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure Transfers of financial instruments Fair Value Transfers Between Levels [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Value of transfers between levels Fair Value Transfers Between Levels Represents the value of the transfers between all three levels of the fair value hierarchy for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis. Segment Reporting [Abstract] Summary of net revenue, earnings (loss) from operations Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract] Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block] Receivables [Abstract] Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table] Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table] Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable by Receivable Type [Axis] Receivable Type [Axis] Receivable Type [Domain] Receivable Type [Domain] Trade receivables Trade Accounts Receivable [Member] Royalty receivables Financing Receivable [Member] Accounts Receivable Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] Allowances relating to receivables Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Royalty receivables Receivables, Long-term Contracts or Programs Stockholders' Equity and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests [Abstract] Stockholders' Equity and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests [Abstract] Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income [Table] Disclosure of information about items reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Domain] Income Statement Location [Domain] Cost of sales Cost of Sales [Member] Other income/expense Other Income Expense [Member] All other income and expenses recognized by the entity in the period not otherwise specified in the income statement. Income tax expense Income tax expense [Member] Amount of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations. Other Comprehensive Income Location [Axis] Other Comprehensive Income Location [Axis] Other Comprehensive Income Location [Domain] Other Comprehensive Income Location [Domain] Derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member] SERP Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member] Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items] Item reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Foreign exchange currency contracts Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings, Net Less income tax effect Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment on Derivatives Included in Net Income, Tax Actuarial loss amortization Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Gain (Loss) Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, before Tax Prior service cost amortization Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Amortization, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Prior Service Cost Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, before Tax Less income tax effect Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax Reclassification to net income for (gains) losses realized Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax Amount after tax of reclassification adjustments of other comprehensive income (loss). Document and Entity Information Document and Entity Information Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Document Type Document Type Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity 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 Related Party Transactions [Abstract] Related Party Transactions Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Computation of basic and diluted net earnings per common share attributable to common stockholders Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Asset Impairment Charge [Abstract] Asset Impairment Charge [Abstract] Period of time new stores would need to be opened to be considered for impairment Period Considered for Testing of Impairment on New Stores Represents the amount of time a new store would need to be opened to be considered in impairment testing in accordance with the Company's policies. Charges related to asset impairments Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Income Taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Derivative [Table] Derivative [Table] Hedging Designation [Axis] Hedging Designation [Axis] Hedging Designation [Domain] Hedging Designation [Domain] Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] Currencies [Axis] Currencies [Axis] Information pertaining to various currencies. All Currencies [Domain] All Currencies [Domain] Euro Euro Member Countries, Euro Canadian dollar Canada, Dollars Sale of GBP to purchase euros Currencies GBP EUR [Member] Sale of United Kingdom Pounds ("GBP") to purchase euros. 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Foreign currency translation adjustment Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member] Marketable securities Accumulated Net Unrealized Investment Gain (Loss) [Member] Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items] Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Line Items] [Line Items] for Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Beginning balance Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Gains (losses) arising during the period Other comprehensive income loss before reclassifications, net of tax Amount after tax, before reclassification adjustments of other comprehensive income (loss). 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Credit Facility Line of Credit [Member] Short-term borrowing facility Short-term Debt [Member] Borrowings and capital lease obligations Debt Instrument [Line Items] European capital lease, maturing quarterly through 2016 Capital Lease Obligations Other Long-term Debt, Gross Borrowings and capital lease obligations, total Debt and Capital Lease Obligations Less current installments Debt, Current Long-term capital lease obligations Capital Lease Obligations, Noncurrent Capital Lease Capital Lease Obligations [Abstract] Fixed rate of interest rate swap designated as non-hedging instruments (as a percent) Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate Fair value of interest rate swap liability Interest Rate Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability at Fair Value Credit Facilities Line of Credit Facility [Abstract] Debt maturity period (in years) Debt Instrument, Maturity Period Represents the length of time from the beginning of the debt instrument until the scheduled repayment. Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity before amendment Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity before Amendment Represents the maximum borrowing capacity of the entity under its line of credit facilities prior to amendment. Maximum borrowing capacity Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Sublimit on the amount of incremental revolving commitments and incremental term loans Line of Credit Facility Sublimit Available for Incremental Revolving Commitments and Term Loans The sublimit within the overall line of credit capacity that is available for incremental revolving commitments or incremental term loans. Letters of credit outstanding Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount Documentary letters of credit outstanding amount Documentary Letters of Credit Outstanding Amount The total amount of the contingent obligation under documentary letters of credit outstanding as of the reporting date. Credit Facility, outstanding amount Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding Interest rate, low end of the range (as a percent) Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Minimum Interest rate, high end of the range (as a percent) Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Maximum 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. Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Net earnings Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Other comprehensive income (loss): 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, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Gains (losses) arising during the period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss), before Reclassification and Tax Less income tax effect Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, 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 income for gains realized Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment on Derivatives Included in Net Income, before 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 Less income tax effect Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Tax Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (“SERP”) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract] 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 Accounts Receivable Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of fair value hierarchy for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block] Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] ASSETS Assets [Abstract] Current assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Short-term investments Short-term Investments Accounts receivable, net Receivables, Net, Current Inventories Inventory, Net Other current assets Other Assets, Current Total current assets Assets, Current Property and equipment, net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Goodwill Goodwill Other intangible assets, net Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Long-term deferred tax assets Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent Other assets Other Assets, Noncurrent Total assets Assets LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Current liabilities: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Current portion of capital lease obligations and borrowings Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Current Accrued expenses Accrued Liabilities, Current Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Capital lease obligations Deferred rent and lease incentives Deferred Revenue and Credits, Noncurrent Other long-term liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Total liabilities Liabilities Commitments and contingencies (Note 11) Commitments and Contingencies Stockholders’ equity: Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Preferred stock, $.01 par value. Authorized 10,000,000 shares; no shares issued and outstanding Preferred Stock, Value, Issued Common stock, $.01 par value. Authorized 150,000,000 shares; issued 139,098,739 and 138,812,082 shares, outstanding 84,785,043 and 85,367,984 shares, at May 4, 2013 and February 2, 2013, respectively Common Stock, Value, Issued Paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital Retained earnings Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Accumulated other comprehensive loss Treasury stock, 54,313,696 and 53,444,098 shares at May 4, 2013 and February 2, 2013, 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 Borrowings and Capital Lease Obligations Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Cash flows from operating activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities: Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment Depreciation Amortization of intangible assets Amortization of Intangible Assets Share-based compensation expense Share-based Compensation Unrealized forward contract (gains) losses Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Unrealized Net loss on disposition of property and equipment Gain (Loss) on Sale of Property Plant Equipment Other items, net Other Noncash Income (Expense) Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) in Receivables Inventories Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Prepaid expenses and other assets Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Accounts payable and accrued expenses Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Deferred rent and lease incentives Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Rent and Other Lease Liabilities The net change during the reporting period in the aggregate amount of (1) deferred rent liability, which is the cumulative difference between the rental income or payments required by a lease agreement and the rental income or expense recognized on a straight-line basis, or other systematic and rational basis more representative of the time pattern in which use or benefit is granted or derived from the leased property, expected to be recognized in income or expense, by the lessor or lessee, respectively, and (2) the net change during the reporting period in the aggregate carrying amount of other lease related liabilities. Other long-term liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations Cash flows from investing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Purchases of property and equipment Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Changes in other long-term 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] Proceeds from short-term borrowings Proceeds from Lines of Credit Repayment of borrowings and capital lease obligations Repayments of Long-term Debt, Long-term Capital Lease Obligations, and Capital Securities Dividends paid Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock Issuance of common stock, net of nonvested award repurchases Proceeds from Issuance of Shares under Incentive and Share-based Compensation Plans, Including Stock Options Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation Excess Tax Benefit (Tax Deficiency) from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities Purchase of treasury stock Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Net cash used in financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents, Continuing Operations Net change in cash and cash equivalents Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Continuing Operations Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Supplemental cash flow data: Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Interest paid Interest Paid, Net Income taxes paid Income Taxes Paid, Net Summary of fair value of derivative instruments in the consolidated balance sheet Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block] Summary of gains (losses) before taxes recognized on the derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges in OCI and net earnings Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance [Table Text Block] Summary of net after-tax derivative activity recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income Schedule of Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Summary of gains (losses) before taxes recognized on the derivative instruments not designated as cash flow hedges in other income and expense Schedule of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Leases Leases [Abstract] Percentage of annual sales volume used for incremental rent on certain retail store leases, low end of range Percentage of Annual Sales Volume Offer for Retail Store Lease Rent Low End of Range Represents the base percentage of annual sales volume used for calculating incremental rent on certain retail store leases. Percentage of annual sales volume used for incremental rent on certain retail store leases, high end of range Percentage of Annual Sales Volume Offer for Retail Store Lease Rent High End of Range Represents the ceiling percentage of annual sales volume used for calculating incremental rent on certain retail store leases. Lease Expiration [Table] Lease Expiration [Table] Lease Expiration [Table] Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Axis] Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Axis] Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Domain] Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Domain] Showroom and retail store operating leases Property Subject to Operating Lease [Member] Equipment operating leases Equipment Subject to Operating Lease [Member] Equipment subject to an operating lease. Operating lease expiration Lease expiration [Line Items] Lease expiration [Line Items] Lease expiration date Lease Expiration Date Components of net periodic pension cost Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block] Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table] Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table] Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities, Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain] Corporate bonds Corporate Bond Securities [Member] Certificates of deposit Certificates of Deposit [Member] Marketable equity securities Equity Securities [Member] Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] Minimum Minimum [Member] Maximum Maximum [Member] Available-for-sale securities Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] Available-for-sale securities, included in short-term investments and other assets depending on their respective maturity dates Maturity date Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Date Accumulated unrealized gains, net of tax, included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax Earnings per Share Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Schedule of inventory Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table 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. Marciano Consulting Agreement Board of Directors Chairman [Member] Harmony Collection LLC Harmony Collection LLC [Member] Represents the information pertaining to Harmony Collection, LLC. Related Party Transactions Related Party Transaction [Line Items] Number of leases under lease agreement Number of Lease Agreements Represents the number of lease agreements as of the balance sheet date. Lease expiration date by year Lease expiration date by year Year which lease or group of leases is set to expire, in CCYY format. Lease rent expense and property tax Operating Leases, Rent Expense Fees paid for aircraft facility Aircraft Rental and Landing Fees Service term Service Term Represents the number of years of service to the Company. Consulting agreement term Consulting Agreement Term Represents the number of years of the consulting agreement entered into by the entity. Consulting fees paid under the consulting arrangement Consulting Agreement Fee Represents the amount of fees per year to be paid under the consulting agreement entered into by the entity. Total expenses incurred related to consulting arrangement Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party Payment for production agreement Payment for Production Agreement Represents the cash outflow for apparel production agreement in which third-party agent produce specific apparel products. Effective income tax rate (as a percentage) Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations Aggregate accruals for uncertain tax positions, including penalties and interest and net of federal tax benefits Liability for Uncertain Tax Positions, Noncurrent Income Tax Examination [Table] Income Tax Examination [Table] Income Tax Authority [Axis] Income Tax Authority [Axis] Income Tax Authority [Domain] Income Tax Authority [Domain] Foreign country Foreign Tax Authority [Member] All Countries [Axis] All Countries [Axis] Geopolitical areas recognized by governments of the world as a grouping of countries. All Countries [Domain] All Countries [Domain] Italy ITALY Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Other long-term liabilities Liabilities Other Than Longterm Debt Noncurrent [Member] Aggregated carrying amounts of obligations as of the balance sheet date, excluding long-term debt, incurred as part of the normal operations that are expected to be paid after one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer. Income tax examination Income Tax Examination [Line Items] Number of Italian subsidiaries whose audit is pending with the Italian tax authority Income Tax Examination Number of Subsidiaries Audit Pending Represents the number of subsidiaries whose audit is pending under an informal status update from the Italian tax authority. Fiscal years under examination by tax authorities Income Tax Examination Different Years Under Examination The tax year(s) being audited in connection with the income tax examination. Formal tax assessment received, amount Income Tax Examination Formal Claim from Tax Authority Amount Represents the amount received as a formal claim from the taxing authority. Tax settlement charge Tax Adjustments, Settlements, and Unusual Provisions Settlement charge previously accrued as an uncertain tax position Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Net Decreases Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities The amount of decreases in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from settlements with taxing authorities, net of change in interest and penalties. Settlement liability, amount included in other long-term liabilities Income Tax Examination, Liability Amount from Settlement with the Taxing Authority, Noncurrent The amount of the liability included in other long-term liabilities based on a final settlement with a taxing authority. Threshold for proposed income adjustments automatically referred for review by a public prosecutor Income tax examination, referred for review by public prosecutor, amount Represents the minimum amount of income adjustments based on an formal claim from the taxing authority that are referred for review by a public prosecutor. Current members of Guess European management team subject to review by a public prosecutor Number Of Current Members Of Guess European Management Team Represents the number of current members of the Guess European management team subject to review by a public prosecutor. Former members of Guess European management team subject to review by a public prosecutor Former members of Guess European management team subject to review by a public prosecutor Represents the number of former members of the Guess European management team subject to review by a public prosecutor. Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Income Statement [Abstract] Product sales Sales Revenue, Goods, Net Net royalties Royalty Revenue Net revenue Revenues Cost of product sales Cost of Goods Sold Gross profit Gross Profit Selling, general and administrative expenses Selling, General and Administrative Expense Restructuring charges Restructuring Charges Earnings from operations Operating Income (Loss) Other income (expense): Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract] Interest expense Interest Expense Interest income Investment Income, Interest Other income, net Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Total other income (expense) Nonoperating Income (Expense) Earnings before income tax expense Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Income tax expense Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Net earnings Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests Net earnings attributable to Guess, Inc. Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Net earnings per common share attributable to common stockholders (Note 2): Basic (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Weighted average common shares outstanding attributable to common stockholders (Note 2): Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Basic (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Diluted (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared Loss Contingencies [Table] Loss Contingencies [Table] Loss Contingencies by Nature of Contingency [Axis] Loss Contingency Nature [Axis] Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain] Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain] Litigation Settled Litigation [Member] Information on settled litigation including the amount of monetary damages awarded against the entity U.S. UNITED STATES Loss Contingencies [Line Items] Loss Contingencies [Line Items] Litigation Loss Contingency, Information about Litigation Matters [Abstract] Damages sought by plaintiff as compensation Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value Accounting profits sought by plaintiff as compensation Loss Contingency, Accounting Profits Sought, Value The value of the accounting profits sought by the plaintiff in the legal matter. Monetary damages awarded by court Loss Contingency, Damages Awarded, Value Monetary damages awarded by court for certain of the Company's licensees Loss Contingency, Damages Awarded Value to Licensees Amount of damages awarded to the plaintiff in the legal matter related to certain of the Company's licensees. 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 Raw materials Inventory, Raw Materials, Net of Reserves Work in progress Inventory, Work in Process, Net of Reserves Finished goods Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves Inventories Allowance to write-down inventories to lower of cost or market value, amount Inventory Valuation Reserves Stockholders' Equity and Reedemable Noncontrolling Interests [Abstract] Stockholders' Equity and Reedemable Noncontrolling Interests [Abstract] Reconciliation of 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] [Table Text Block] for Tabular disclosure of changes in the separate accounts comprising stockholders' equity including nonredeemable and redeemable noncontrolling interests. Schedule of changes in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Table Text Block] Disclosure of information about items reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). 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 2011 Share Repurchase Program 2011 [Member] Represents activity related to the repurchase of the entity's common stock as authorized under the 2011 Share Repurchase Program. Share Repurchase Program 2012 Share Repurchase Program 2012 [Member] Represents activity related to the repurchase of the entity's common stock as authorized under the 2012 Share Repurchase Program. Share Repurchase Program 2011 and 2012 Share Repurchase Program 2011 and 2012 [Member] Represents activity related to the repurchase of the entity's common stock as authorized under the 2011 and 2012 Share Repurchase Program. Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] Common Stock Common Stock [Member] Share Repurchase Program Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] Value of common stock authorized to be repurchased, maximum Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount Number of common stock repurchased (in shares) Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired Shares repurchased, aggregate cost Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method Value of common stock remaining to be repurchased Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount Subsequent Events [Abstract] Subsequent Event [Table] Subsequent Event [Table] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Dividend Declared Subsequent Event [Member] Subsequent Events Subsequent Event [Line Items] Cash dividend announced on common stock (in dollars per share) Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Preferred stock, authorized shares Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized Preferred stock, shares issued Preferred Stock, Shares Issued Preferred stock, shares outstanding Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, authorized shares Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, shares issued Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common stock, shares outstanding Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Treasury stock, shares Treasury Stock, Shares New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract] New Accounting Guidance New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] Less net earnings attributable to nonvested restricted stockholders Dilutive Securities, Effect on Basic Earnings Per Share, Including Options and Restrictive Stock Units Net earnings attributable to common stockholders Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted Weighted average common shares used in basic computations Effect of dilutive securities: Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment [Abstract] Stock options and restricted stock units (in shares) Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Share-based Payment Arrangements Weighted average common shares used in diluted computations Net earnings per common share attributable to common stockholders: Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract] Anti-dilutive equity awards excluded from computation of diluted weighted-average common shares Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] 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] Statement, Geographical [Axis] Geographical [Axis] Segment, Geographical [Domain] Segment, Geographical [Domain] Europe Europe [Member] The Europe segment of the entity includes both wholesale and retail operations in Europe and the Middle East. Canada CANADA Cash flow hedges Cash Flow Hedging [Member] Net investment hedges Net Investment Hedging [Member] Forward contracts designated as hedging instruments U.S. dollar forward contracts purchased, total notional amount Notional Amount of Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts Purchased The total notional amount of foreign exchange forward contracts purchased during the period. U.S. dollar forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges outstanding Notional Amount of Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Derivatives U.S. dollar forward contracts designated as net investment hedges outstanding Notional Amount of Derivative Instruments Designated as Net Investment Hedges U.S. dollar forward contracts outstanding, maximum remaining maturity period (in months) Foreign exchange currency cash flow hedge unrealized gain to be recognized in other expense or cost of product sales over the following 12 months Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months Fiscal Year [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Number of days in fiscal year Number of Days in Fiscal Year Represents the number of days in the fiscal year. Restructuring Charges Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Accrued expenses Accrued Liabilities [Member] Restructuring Charges Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Restructuring reserve included in accrued expenses Restructuring Reserve, Current Summary of borrowings and capital lease obligations Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table] Gains (losses) before taxes recognized on the derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments in other comprehensive income (OCI) and net earnings Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] Gain/(loss) recognized in OCI Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivatives, Net, before Tax Gain/(loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI to income Gain/(loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income/(loss) Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net Net after-tax derivative activity recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax [Roll Forward] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Beginning balance gain (loss) 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 losses (gains) reclassified to income Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment on Derivatives Included in Net Income, Net of Tax Ending balance gain (loss) Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table] Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table] Derivatives designated as hedging instruments Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis] Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis] Derivative Contract Type [Domain] Derivative Contract Type [Domain] Foreign exchange currency contracts Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] Interest rate swaps Interest Rate Swap [Member] Other current assets Other Current Assets [Member] Current liabilities Current Liabilities [Member] Line item in the balance sheet in which the fair value amounts of the derivative instruments are included. Long-term liabilities Long Term Liabilities [Member] Line item in the balance sheet in which the fair value amounts of the derivative instruments are included. Fair value of derivative instruments Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] ASSETS: Derivative Assets [Abstract] Derivatives, assets Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset LIABILITIES: Derivative Liabilities [Abstract] Derivatives, liabilities Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability Subsequent Events Subsequent Events [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] Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Domain] Award Type [Domain] Stock option Employee Stock Option [Member] Nonvested stock awards or units Nonvested Stock Awards or Units [Member] Represents nonvested stock awards or units used to compensate employees. Employee Stock Purchase Plan Employee Stock [Member] Maurice Marciano Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Axis] Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Axis] Reflects the pertinent provisions pertaining to share-based compensation arrangements with personnel, by an individual. Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Domain] Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Domain] 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, net of estimated forfeitures, related to nonvested stock options/awards/units Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized Weighted-average period for recognition of unrecognized compensation cost (in years/months) Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition 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 Nonvested stock awards or units granted (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period Term of consulting agreement Original grant date fair value of the modified equity awards Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Original Grant Date, Fair Value The original grant date fair value of nonvested awards on equity-based plans excluding option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, revenue or profit achievement stock award plan) for which the employer is contingently obligated to issue equity instruments or transfer assets to an employee who has not yet satisfied service or performance criteria necessary to gain title to proceeds from the sale of the award or underlying shares or units. Modified grant date fair value Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grant Date, Fair Value The modified grant date fair value of nonvested awards on equity-based plans excluding option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, revenue or profit achievement stock award plan) for which the employer is contingently obligated to issue equity instruments or transfer assets to an employee who has not yet satisfied service or performance criteria necessary to gain title to proceeds from the sale of the award or underlying shares or units. Vesting period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period Segment Information Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Business Segments [Axis] Business Segments [Axis] Segment [Domain] Segment [Domain] North American Retail North American Retail [Member] The North American retail segment includes the entity's retail operations in North America. Asia Asia [Member] The Asia segment of the entity includes both wholesale and retail operations in Asia. North American Wholesale North American Wholesale [Member] The North American wholesale segment includes the entity's wholesale operations in North America and export sales to Latin and South America. Licensing Licensing [Member] The licensing segment includes the worldwide licensing operations of the entity. Corporate overhead Unallocated Amount to Segment [Member] Restructuring Charges Restructuring Charges [Member] Segment information of net revenue, earnings (loss) from operations Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Number of reportable segments Number of Reportable Segments Net revenue Licensing Restructuring charges Earnings (loss) from operations Schedule of Stockholders' Equity Including Redeemable and Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interests [Table] Schedule of Stockholders' Equity Including Redeemable and Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interests [Table] Tabular disclosure of changes in the separate accounts comprising stockholders' equity including nonredeemable and redeemable noncontrolling interests. Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Guess, Inc. Stockholders' Equity Guess, Inc. Stockholders' Equity [Member] Guess, Inc. Stockholders' Equity [Member] Noncontrolling Interest Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Stockholders' Equity, Total Stockholders' Equity, Total [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] Stockholders' equity, balances at the beginning of the period Foreign currency translation adjustment Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Gain (loss) on derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges, net of income tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax Gain (loss) on marketable securities, net of income tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent SERP prior service cost and actuarial valuation gain (loss) and related amortization, 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, net of tax effect Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures 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 Purchase of redeemable noncontrolling interest Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Redemptions or Purchase of Interests Noncontrolling interest capital contribution Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Equity Issuance or Sale of Parent Equity Interest Noncontrolling interest capital distribution Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders Redeemable noncontrolling interest redemption value adjustment Noncontrolling Interest, Change in Redemption Value Stockholders' equity, balances at the end of the period Comprehensive income (loss), income tax effect Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax [Abstract] Foreign currency translation adjustment, tax effect Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax Unrealized gain (loss) on hedges, tax effect Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Unrealized gain (loss) on investments, tax effect Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities, Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent SERP prior service cost amortization, curtailment and actuarial valuation loss and related amortization, tax effect Share-Based Compensation Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] Cash surrender values of the insurance policies held in a rabbi trust Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance Gain (loss) as a result of the change in value of the insurance policy investments, included in other income and expense Life Insurance, Corporate or Bank Owned, Change in Value Components of net periodic pension cost to comprehensive income Defined Benefit Plan Net Periodic Benefit Cost and Amount Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Interest cost Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost Net amortization of unrecognized prior service cost Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit) Net amortization of actuarial losses Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses) Net periodic defined benefit pension cost Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost