Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 304,624	$ 278,916
Cost of sales	196,276	176,318
Gross profit	108,348	102,598
Commission and licensing fee income – net	3,171	4,366
Operating expenses	(75,526)	(70,525)
Income from operations	35,993	36,439
Interest and other income – net	1,033	913
Income before provision for income taxes	37,026	37,352
Provision for income taxes	12,996	13,820
Net income	24,030	23,532
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests	393	132
Net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd.	$ 23,637	$ 23,400
Basic net income per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.38	$ 0.36
Diluted net income per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.36	$ 0.35
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	62,822	65,228
Effect of dilutive securities – options/restricted stock	2,315	1,962
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	65,137	67,190

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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