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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001019056-13-000487
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	DEFA14A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
FILED AS OF DATE:		20130409
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20130409
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20130409

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			STEVEN MADDEN, LTD.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000913241
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	FOOTWEAR, (NO RUBBER) [3140]
		IRS NUMBER:				133588231
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-23702
		FILM NUMBER:		13750382

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		52-16 BARNETT AVE
		CITY:			LONG ISLAND CITY
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			11104
		BUSINESS PHONE:		7184461800

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		52-16 BARNETT AVENUE
		CITY:			LONG ISLAND CITY
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			11104

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MADDEN STEVEN LTD
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19931008
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<P ALIGN=CENTER><FONT  SIZE="2"><B>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<I>STEVEN MADDEN, LTD.</I></B> </FONT> </P>
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<TD  COLSPAN="9" VALIGN=TOP><P><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">1. Notice &amp; Proxy Statement&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
2. Annual Report with 10-K</FONT></P>
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<TD  COLSPAN="9" VALIGN=TOP><P><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>How to View Online:</B></FONT></P>
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<TD COLSPAN=9 VALIGN=TOP><P STYLE='MARGIN-RIGHT:0IN'><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow&nbsp;</font><FONT STYLE="font-family: WINGDINGS">&#232;</FONT>&nbsp;<FONT  SIZE=2 STYLE="BORDER:SOLID BLACK 1PX">&nbsp;XXXX&nbsp;XXXX&nbsp;XXXX&nbsp;</FONT> <FONT SIZE="2">(located on the following
page) and visit: <I>www.proxyvote.com.</I></FONT></P>
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<TD  COLSPAN="9" VALIGN=TOP><P><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy:</B></FONT></P>
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<TD  COLSPAN="9" VALIGN=TOP><P><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There
is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request:</FONT></P>
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<TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><P><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><I>BY INTERNET</I>:</FONT></P>
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<TD VALIGN=TOP COLSPAN=3><P><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">www.proxyvote.com</FONT></P>
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<TD STYLE="vertical-align: top" NOWRAP><P><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><I>BY TELEPHONE</I>:&nbsp;</FONT></P>
</TD>
<TD VALIGN=TOP COLSPAN=3><P><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">1-800-579-1639</FONT></P>
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<TD STYLE="vertical-align: top"><P><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><I>BY E-MAIL*</I>:</FONT></P>
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<TD VALIGN=TOP COLSPAN=3><P><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">sendmaterial@proxyvote.com</FONT></P>
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<TD COLSPAN="9" VALIGN=TOP><P><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded
to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before May 12, 2013 to facilitate timely delivery.</FONT></P>
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<P ALIGN="JUSTIFY"><FONT  SIZE="2"><B>Vote In Person: </B>If you choose to vote these shares in person
at the meeting, you must request a &ldquo;<I>legal proxy.</I>&rdquo; To do so, please follow the instructions at <I>www.proxyvote.com
</I>or request a paper copy of the materials, which will contain the appropriate instructions. Many shareholder meetings have attendance
requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please
check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance.</FONT></P>
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<p STYLE="padding-top:3px;padding-bottom:3px;line-height:14pt"><FONT  SIZE="2"><B>Vote By Internet:</B> To vote now by Internet, go to <I>www.proxyvote.com</I>. Have the information that is printed in the
box marked by the arrow&nbsp;<FONT SIZE=2 FACE=WINGDINGS>&#232;</FONT>&nbsp;<FONT  SIZE=2 STYLE="BORDER:SOLID BLACK 1PX">&nbsp;XXXX&nbsp;XXXX&nbsp;XXXX&nbsp;</FONT> <FONT  SIZE="2">available and follow the instructions.</FONT></font></p>
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<P ALIGN="JUSTIFY"><FONT SIZE=2><B>Vote By Mail:</B>
You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a voting instruction form.</FONT></P>
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<P STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT  SIZE=2>TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY&#146;S CERTIFICATE
OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE TOTAL NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF THE COMPANY&#146;S COMMON STOCK, $0.0001
 PAR VALUE, FROM 60,000,000 SHARES TO 135,000,000 SHARES.</FONT></P>
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<P STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT  SIZE=2>TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF EISNERAMPER LLP AS
THE COMPANY&#146;S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2013.</FONT></P>
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<P STYLE="text-align: left"><FONT  SIZE=2>TO APPROVE, BY NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE, THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
DESCRIBED IN THE STEVEN MADDEN, LTD PROXY STATEMENT.</FONT></P>
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