Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 278,916	$ 265,970
Cost of sales	176,318	169,877
Gross profit	102,598	96,093
Commission and licensing fee income – net	4,366	4,473
Operating expenses	(70,525)	(65,207)
Income from operations	36,439	35,359
Interest and other income – net	913	470
Income before provision for income taxes	37,352	35,829
Provision for income taxes	13,820	13,902
Net income	23,532	21,927
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	132	59
Net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd.	$ 23,400	$ 21,868
Basic net income per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.54	$ 0.51
Diluted net income per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.52	$ 0.50
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)	43,485	42,694
Effect of dilutive securities – options/restricted stock (in shares)	1,308	1,186
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)	44,793	43,880

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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