Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 391,992	$ 394,791	$ 992,331	$ 971,341
Cost of sales	255,895	255,088	640,826	618,463
Gross profit	136,097	139,703	351,505	352,878
Commission and licensing fee income – net	5,103	4,937	11,461	13,002
Operating expenses	(81,867)	(76,543)	(227,328)	(215,734)
Income from operations	59,333	68,097	135,638	150,146
Interest and other income – net	1,132	1,308	3,218	3,213
Income before provision for income taxes	60,465	69,405	138,856	153,359
Provision for income taxes	21,163	25,323	47,385	56,242
Net income	39,302	44,082	91,471	97,117
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests	54	90	584	769
Net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd.	$ 39,248	$ 43,992	$ 90,887	$ 96,348
Basic net income per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.64	$ 0.68	$ 1.47	$ 1.48
Diluted net income per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.62	$ 0.66	$ 1.42	$ 1.44
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	61,019	64,450	61,936	64,926
Effect of dilutive securities – options/restricted stock	2,196	2,410	2,248	2,136
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	63,215	66,860	64,184	67,062

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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