Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 1,314,223	$ 1,227,072	$ 968,549
Cost of sales	831,847	771,370	606,601
Gross profit	482,376	455,702	361,948
Commission and licensing fee income – net	15,632	15,395	18,715
Operating expenses	(295,223)	(283,689)	(226,893)
Impairment charges and provision for litigation	983	(8,432)	0
Income from operations	203,768	178,976	153,770
Interest income	4,228	3,067	4,885
Interest Expense, Other	(128)	(49)	(51)
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)	1,083	2,193	188
Income before provision for income taxes	208,951	184,187	158,792
Provision for income taxes	75,666	64,623	61,591
Net income	133,285	119,564	97,201
Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests	(1,278)	62	118
Net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd.	$ 132,007	$ 119,626	$ 97,319
Basic net income per share (in dollars per share)	$ 2.04	$ 1.85	$ 1.53
Diluted net income per share (in dollars per share)	$ 1.98	$ 1.81	$ 1.50
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)	64,583	64,529	63,396
Effect of dilutive securities – options/restricted stock (in shares)	2,253	1,726	1,463
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)	66,836	66,255	64,859

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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