Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Foreign Currency (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Jan. 29, 2022	Jan. 30, 2021	Feb. 01, 2020
Selling General And Administrative Expense
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Foreign currency transaction gain (loss)	$ (3.4)	$ (1.0)	$ 1.0

The net increase or decrease in the fair value of the derivative or group of derivatives included in earnings and the aggregate foreign currency transaction gain (loss) (both realized and unrealized) included in determining net income for the reporting period.

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