Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 297,634	$ 288,692	$ 576,550	$ 554,662
Cost of sales	187,056	184,438	363,375	354,315
Gross profit	110,578	104,254	213,175	200,347
Commission and licensing fee income – net	3,699	4,252	8,066	8,725
Operating expenses	(68,666)	(66,702)	(139,193)	(131,909)
Impairment of note receivable and provision for litigation	0	(4,310)	0	(4,310)
Income from operations	45,611	37,494	82,048	72,853
Interest and other income – net	992	1,663	1,907	2,133
Income before provision for income taxes	46,603	39,157	83,955	74,986
Provision for income taxes	17,100	12,269	30,920	26,171
Net income	29,503	26,888	53,035	48,815
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	547	(11)	679	48
Net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd.	$ 28,956	$ 26,899	$ 52,356	$ 48,767
Basic net income per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.67	$ 0.63	$ 1.20	$ 1.14
Diluted net income per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.65	$ 0.61	$ 1.17	$ 1.11
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)	43,414	42,980	43,449	42,837
Effect of dilutive securities – options/restricted stock (in shares)	1,357	963	1,332	1,075
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)	44,771	43,943	44,781	43,912

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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