Document and Entity Information
Jun. 21, 2021
Cover [Abstract]  
Document Type 8-K
Amendment Flag false
Document Period End Date Jun. 21, 2021
Entity Registrant Name L Brands, Inc.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Entity File Number 001-08344
Entity Tax Identification Number 31-1029810
Entity Address, Address Line One Three Limited Parkway
Entity Address, Address Line Two P.O. Box 16000
Entity Address, City or Town Columbus
Entity Address, State or Province OH
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 43230
City Area Code 614
Local Phone Number 415-7000
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Entity Central Index Key 0000701985
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, $0.50 Par Value
Trading Symbol LB
Security Exchange Name NYSE