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Document and Entity Information Document
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3 Months Ended | |
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May 04, 2013
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May 31, 2013
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| Document and Entity Information [Abstract] | ||
| Document Type | 10-Q | |
| Amendment Flag | false | |
| Document Period End Date | May 04, 2013 | |
| Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2013 | |
| Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q1 | |
| Trading Symbol | LTD | |
| Entity Registrant Name | L Brands, Inc. | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000701985 | |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --02-01 | |
| Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer | |
| Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 289,383,693 |