Steven Madden Ltd.

Steven Madden Ltd. is a leading designer, sourcer, and marketer of fashion-forward branded and private label footwear, accessories, and apparel for women, men, and children in the United States and internationally. It operates through key segments including Wholesale Footwear, which offers dress shoes, boots, fashion sneakers, sandals, and casual shoes under brands like Steve Madden, Dolce Vita, Betsey Johnson, Blondo, and Anne Klein; Wholesale Accessories and Apparel, featuring handbags, belts, small leather goods, and fashion accessories; Direct-to-Consumer, selling branded products through its own stores and websites; and Licensing, which grants trademarks for outerwear, hosiery, jewelry, and more. The company also manages a First Cost segment, earning commissions as a buying agent for mass-market merchandisers and retailers. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Long Island City, New York, Steven Madden Ltd. plays a significant role in the consumer discretionary sector by delivering trend-driven products to department stores, specialty retailers, and direct consumers, with a focus on wholesale and retail channels.

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