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Divestitures (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 4 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||
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Feb. 01, 2014
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Feb. 02, 2013
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Jan. 28, 2012
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Oct. 31, 2011
Third Party Sourcing Business [Member]
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Apr. 28, 2012
Third Party Sourcing Business [Member]
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Jan. 28, 2012
Third Party Sourcing Business [Member]
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Apr. 12, 2011
Express [Member]
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Jul. 29, 2011
Express [Member]
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Jul. 30, 2011
Express [Member]
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Jul. 29, 2011
Express [Member]
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Apr. 11, 2011
Express [Member]
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Dec. 14, 2010
Express [Member]
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| Pre tax net cash proceeds from divestitures | $ 124 | $ 11 | ||||||||||
| Gain on Divestiture of Third-Party Apparel Sourcing Business | 0 | 0 | 111 | 111 | ||||||||
| Cost Method Investment Ownership Percentage | 0.00% | 8.00% | 14.00% | 25.00% | ||||||||
| Shares Of Common Stock Sold In Secondary Offering | 5.5 | |||||||||||
| Proceeds from Sale of Equity Method Investments | 99 | |||||||||||
| Gain on Sale of Equity Method Investment | 0 | 0 | 86 | 86 | ||||||||
| Contribution Of Shares | 7.2 | |||||||||||
| Fair Value of Express stock contributed to Limited Brands Foundation | 163 | |||||||||||
| Non Taxable Gain From Contribution Of Shares To Foundation | $ 147 | |||||||||||