Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 1,227,072	$ 968,549	$ 635,418
Cost of sales	771,370	606,601	359,564
Gross profit	455,702	361,948	275,854
Commission and licensing fee income – net	15,395	18,715	22,629
Operating expenses	(283,689)	(226,893)	(176,859)
Impairment charges and provision for litigation	(8,432)	0	0
Income from operations	178,976	153,770	121,624
Interest income	3,067	4,885	4,208
Interest Expense, Other	(49)	(51)	(4)
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)	2,193	188	29
Income before provision for income taxes	184,187	158,792	125,857
Provision for income taxes	64,623	61,591	50,132
Net income	119,564	97,201	75,725
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	62	118	0
Net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd.	$ 119,626	$ 97,319	$ 75,725
Basic net income per share (in dollars per share)	$ 2.78	$ 2.30	$ 1.83
Diluted net income per share (in dollars per share)	$ 2.71	$ 2.25	$ 1.78
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)	43,019	42,264	41,477
Effect of dilutive securities – options/restricted stock (in shares)	1,151	975	966
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)	44,170	43,239	42,443

Income recognized during the period net of any related costs for commission fees and licensing income. Commission fees are earned by the entity when it acts as an agent in the buying of goods. Licensing fees are paid to the entity (licensor) by another party for the right to use, but not own, certain of the entity's intangible assets. Licensing arrangements include but are not limited to, rights to use a patent, copyright, technology, manufacturing process or trademark.

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