Long-term Debt (Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Feb. 01, 2014
Feb. 02, 2013
Senior unsecured debt with subsidiary guarantee $ 3,394 $ 2,889
Senior unsecured debt 1,582 1,588
Total 4,976 4,477
Current portion of long-term debt (215) 0
Total long-term debt, net of current portion 4,761 4,477
Fixed Rate 5.625% Notes Due February 2022 [Member]
    
Senior unsecured debt with subsidiary guarantee 1,000 1,000
Fixed Rate 6.625% Notes Due April 2021 [Member]
    
Senior unsecured debt with subsidiary guarantee 1,000 1,000
Fixed Rate 5.625% Notes Due October 2023 [Member]
    
Senior unsecured debt with subsidiary guarantee 500 0
Fixed Rate 8.50% Notes Due June 2019 [Member]
    
Senior unsecured debt with subsidiary guarantee 494 [1] 489 [1]
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Derivative at Fair Value, Net 2  
Fixed Rate 7.00% Notes Due May 2020 [Member]
    
Senior unsecured debt with subsidiary guarantee 400 400
Fixed Rate 6.90% Notes Due July 2017 [Member]
    
Senior unsecured debt 718 [2] 721 [2]
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Derivative at Fair Value, Net 19 22
Fixed Rate 6.95% Debentures Due March 2033 [Member]
    
Senior unsecured debt 350 350
Fixed Rate 7.60% Notes Due July 2037 [Member]
    
Senior unsecured debt 299 299
Fixed Rate 5.25% Notes Due November 2014 [Member]
    
Senior unsecured debt 215 [3] 218 [3]
Principal balance outstanding 213 213
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Derivative at Fair Value, Net 3 5
L Brands, Inc. [Member]
    
Current portion of long-term debt (215)  
Total long-term debt, net of current portion $ 4,761 $ 4,477
[1] The balance as of February 1, 2014 includes a fair value interest rate hedge adjustment which increased the debt balance by $2 million.
[2] The balances include a fair value interest rate hedge adjustment which increased the debt balance by $19 million as of February 1, 2014 and $22 million as of February 2, 2013.
[3] The principal balance outstanding was $213 million as of both February 1, 2014 and February 2, 2013. The balances include a fair value interest rate hedge adjustment which increased the debt balance by $3 million as of February 1, 2014 and $5 million as of February 2, 2013.