Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 295,715	$ 297,634	$ 600,339	$ 576,550
Cost of sales	188,655	187,056	384,931	363,375
Gross profit	107,060	110,578	215,408	213,175
Commission and licensing fee income – net	3,187	3,699	6,358	8,066
Operating expenses	(69,935)	(68,666)	(145,461)	(139,193)
Income from operations	40,312	45,611	76,305	82,048
Interest and other income – net	1,053	992	2,086	1,907
Income before provision for income taxes	41,365	46,603	78,391	83,955
Provision for income taxes	13,226	17,100	26,222	30,920
Net income	28,139	29,503	52,169	53,035
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests	137	547	530	679
Net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd.	$ 28,002	$ 28,956	$ 51,639	$ 52,356
Basic net income per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.45	$ 0.44	$ 0.83	$ 0.80
Diluted net income per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.44	$ 0.43	$ 0.80	$ 0.78
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	61,987	65,121	62,402	65,173
Effect of dilutive securities – options/restricted stock	2,231	2,035	2,273	1,998
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	64,218	67,156	64,675	67,171

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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