Steven Madden (SHOO) 10-Q 6 Nov 14 2014 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Nov. 05, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'STEVEN MADDEN, LTD.	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	64,227,437
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000913241	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'Yes	'
Document Period End Date	30-Sep-14	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q3	'

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$169,911	$180,275	$122,426
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $4,599, $2,594 and $2,755	29,997	17,066	19,648
Factor accounts receivable, net of allowances of $14,483, $17,818 and $16,054	230,436	168,357	230,058
Inventories	103,151	73,696	99,668
Marketable securities – available for sale	16,989	20,591	19,848
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	18,763	17,194	21,160
Prepaid taxes	'	7,199	'
Deferred taxes	12,288	12,267	10,821
Total current assets	581,535	496,645	523,629
Notes receivable	2,440	3,171	3,085
Note receivable – related party	3,581	3,581	3,581
Property and equipment, net	63,092	56,606	54,197
Other assets	6,463	3,276	1,881
Marketable securities – available for sale	2,573	91,267	92,431
Goodwill – net	144,972	96,132	96,579
Intangibles – net	129,876	129,563	131,758
Total Assets	934,532	880,241	907,141
Current liabilities:	'	'	'
Accounts payable	118,817	99,126	127,800
Accrued expenses	56,693	37,099	48,525
Income taxes payable	11,645	0	128
Contingent payment liability – current portion	12,476	10,695	9,322
Accrued incentive compensation	5,386	7,583	6,403
Total current liabilities	205,017	154,503	192,178
Contingent payment liability	17,082	24,100	30,377
Deferred rent	11,101	9,435	8,941
Deferred taxes	15,514	13,224	2,976
Other liabilities	139	139	114
Total Liabilities	248,853	201,401	234,586
Commitments, contingencies and other	'	'	'
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY	'	'	'
Common stock – $.0001 par value, 135,000 shares authorized, 83,302, 82,941 and 82,819 shares issued, 64,696, 67,336 and 68,110 shares outstanding	8	8	8
Additional paid-in capital	267,021	247,857	242,084
Retained earnings	762,931	672,044	636,385
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-8,104	-6,677	-4,035
Treasury stock – 18,606, 15,605, and 14,709 shares at cost	-336,466	-234,715	-202,008
Total Steven Madden, Ltd. stockholders’ equity	685,390	678,517	672,434
Non-controlling interests	289	323	121
Total stockholders’ equity	685,679	678,840	672,555
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity	934,532	880,241	907,141
Preferred Stock [Member]	'	'	'
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY	'	'	'
Preferred stock – $.0001 par value, 5,000 shares authorized; none issued; Series A Junior Participating preferred stock – $.0001 par value, 60 shares authorized; none issued	$0	$0	$0

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
Allowances for Accounts Receivable (in dollars)	$3,410	$2,594	$3,103
Allowances for Due from Factors (in dollars)	$11,440	$17,818	$10,945
Preferred stock-issued	0	0	0
Common stock par value	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
Common stock, shares authorized	135,000	135,000	90,000
Common stock, shares issued	83,184	82,941	82,751
Common stock, shares outstanding	65,652	67,336	69,084
Treasury stock-shares at cost	17,532	15,605	13,667
Preferred Class A [Member]	'	'	'
Preferred stock-par value	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
Preferred stock- shares authorized	5,000	5,000	5,000
Preferred Class B [Member]	'	'	'
Preferred stock-par value	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
Preferred stock- shares authorized	60	60	60

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	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

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net income	$39,302	$44,082	$91,471	$97,117
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, before Tax	-3,346	1,093	-3,390	-2,307
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax	0	0	0	0
Other comprehensive (loss) income:	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustment	-3,346	1,093	-3,390	-2,307
Derivative Instruments, Gain Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion	-485	-361	227	24
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax	187	139	-87	-9
Gain (loss) on cash flow hedging derivatives	-298	-222	140	15
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, before Tax	-1,076	33	2,986	-5,223
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Tax	420	-13	-1,164	2,037
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities	-656	20	1,822	-3,186
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax	-4,907	765	-177	-7,506
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax	607	126	-1,251	2,028
Total other comprehensive (loss)	-4,300	891	-1,428	-5,478
Comprehensive income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd.	35,002	44,973	90,043	91,639
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests	54	90	584	769
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	$34,948	$44,883	$89,459	$90,870

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'
Net income	$91,471	$97,117
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'
Tax benefit from the exercise of stock options	-1,631	-4,278
Depreciation and amortization	10,961	9,688
Loss on disposal of fixed assets	278	885
Deferred taxes	-1,120	-572
Stock-based compensation	14,593	15,236
Deferred rent	1,035	1,420
Realized gain (loss) on sale of marketable securities	678	-136
Loss Contingency Accrual, Period Increase (Decrease)	-1,378	0
Changes, net of acquisitions, in:	'	'
Accounts receivable, net of allowances	-1,060	-2,243
Factor accounts receivable, net of allowances	-62,079	-79,762
Increase (Decrease) in Notes Receivable, Current	383	0
Inventories	-17,075	-35,985
Prepaids and other assets	6,965	-3,094
Accounts payable and other accrued expenses	32,416	59,813
Net cash provided by operating activities	74,437	58,089
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Purchases of property and equipment	-12,605	-16,366
Purchases of marketable securities	17,420	50,548
Sales of marketable securities	112,293	30,146
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	-61,414	0
Net cash provided by/(used) for investing activities	20,854	-36,768
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Common stock repurchases for treasury	-101,751	-69,465
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	2,940	4,935
Tax benefit from the exercise of stock options	1,631	4,278
Payment of contingent liability	-8,475	-7,420
Net cash used for financing activities	-105,655	-67,672
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	-10,364	-46,351
Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of period	180,275	168,777
Cash and cash equivalents – end of period	$169,911	$122,426

Basis_of_Reporting

Basis of Reporting	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Basis of Reporting	'
	Basis of Reporting
	The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Steven Madden, Ltd. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, such statements include all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring items) which are considered necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position of the Company and the results of its operations and cash flows for the periods presented. Certain adjustments were made to prior years' amounts to conform to the 2014 presentation. The results of operations for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related disclosures for the year ended December 31, 2013 included in the Annual Report of Steven Madden, Ltd. on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 27, 2014.

Use_of_Estimates

Use of Estimates	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Use of Estimates [Abstract]	'
Use of Estimates	'
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
	Significant areas involving management estimates include allowances for bad debts, returns and customer chargebacks, inventory valuation, valuation of intangible assets, litigation reserves and contingent payment liabilities. The Company provides reserves on trade accounts receivables and factor receivables for future customer chargebacks and markdown allowances, discounts, returns and other miscellaneous compliance related deductions that relate to the current period sales. The Company evaluates anticipated chargebacks by reviewing several performance indicators of its major customers. These performance indicators, which include retailers’ inventory levels, sell-through rates and gross margin levels, are analyzed by management to estimate the amount of the anticipated customer allowance.

Factor_Receivable

Factor Receivable	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Due To and From Factor [Abstract]	'
Due To And From Factor	'
	Factor Receivable
	The Company has a collection agency agreement with Rosenthal & Rosenthal, Inc. (“Rosenthal”) that became effective on September 15, 2009. The agreement can be terminated by the Company or Rosenthal at any time upon 60 days prior written notice. Under the agreement, the Company can request advances from Rosenthal of up to 85% of aggregate receivables submitted to Rosenthal. The agreement provides the Company with a $30 million credit facility with a $15 million sub-limit for letters of credit at an interest rate based, at the Company’s election, upon either the prime rate or LIBOR. The Company also pays a fee based on a percentage of the gross invoice amount submitted to Rosenthal. With respect to receivables related to our private label business, the fee is 0.14% of the gross invoice amount. With respect to all other receivables, the fee is 0.25% of the gross invoice amount. Rosenthal assumes the credit risk on a substantial portion of the receivables that the Company submits to it and, to the extent of any loans made to the Company, Rosenthal maintains a lien on all of the Company’s receivables to secure the Company’s obligations.

Notes_Receivable

Notes Receivable	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Receivables [Abstract]	'
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	Notes Receivable
	As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, Notes Receivable were comprised of the following:
		September 30,	December 31,
		2014	2013
	Note receivable from seller of SM Canada	$2,440	$3,171
	In connection with the Company's February 21, 2012 acquisition of all of the assets comprising the footwear, handbags and accessories wholesale and retail businesses of Steve Madden Canada Inc., Steve Madden Retail Canada Inc., Pasa Agency Inc. and Gelati Imports Inc. (collectively, "SM Canada"), the Company's sole distributor in Canada since 1994, the Company provided
	Note D – Notes Receivable (continued)
	an interest-free loan to the seller of SM Canada in the principal amount of $3,107 Canadian dollars (which converted to approximately $3,085 in U.S. dollars at the time of acquisition). The note is payable in five annual installments which are due on the dates that the five annual earn-out payments are payable. The note was recorded net of the imputed interest, which will be amortized to income over the term of the note.
	The first payment of principal was made in January 2014. To the extent that any earn-out is not achieved in future earn-out periods, the repayment of the note may result in less than the entire principal amount of the loan being repaid. In such event the unpaid annual installment of the principal of the note will be forgiven.

Marketable_Securities

Marketable Securities	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Marketable Securities [Abstract]	'
Marketable Securities	'
	Marketable Securities
	Marketable securities consist primarily of certificates of deposit and corporate bonds with maturities greater than three months and up to ten years at the time of purchase as well as marketable equity securities. These securities, which are classified as available-for-sale, are carried at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses, net of any tax effect, reported in stockholders’ equity as accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, gains of $674 and $678 were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income and recognized in the income statement in other income compared to losses of $263 and $136 for the comparable periods in 2013. These securities are classified as current and non-current marketable securities based upon their maturities. Amortization of premiums and discounts is included in interest income. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, the amortization of bond premiums totals $51 and $324 compared to $161 and $521 for the comparable periods in 2013. The values of these securities may fluctuate as a result of changes in equity values, market interest rates and credit risk. The schedule of maturities at September 30, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
		Maturities as of				Maturities as of
		30-Sep-14				31-Dec-13
		1 Year or Less		1 to 10 Years		1 Year or Less		1 to 10 Years
	Corporate bonds	$	1,907	$	2,573	$	4,078	$	82,888
	Certificates of deposit	15,082		—		16,513		8,379
	Total	$	16,989	$	2,573	$	20,591	$	91,267

Fair_Value_Measurement

Fair Value Measurement	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Measurement	'
	Fair Value Measurement
	The accounting guidance under Accounting Standards Codification “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” (“ASC 820-10”) requires the Company to make disclosures about the fair value of certain of its assets and liabilities. ASC 820-10 clarifies the principle that fair value should be based on the assumptions market participants would use when pricing an asset or liability and establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the information used to develop those assumptions. ASC 820-10 utilizes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels. A brief description of those three levels is as follows:
	•	Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
	•	Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.
	•	Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs.
	The Company’s financial assets and liabilities subject to fair value measurements as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are as follows:
	Note F – Fair Value Measurement (continued)
					September 30, 2014
					Fair Value Measurements
			Fair value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Assets:
	Cash equivalents		$	102,277	$	102,277	$	—	$	—
	Current marketable securities – available for sale (a)		16,989		16,989		—		—
	Note receivable – related party		3,581		—		—		3,581
	Note receivable from seller of SM Canada (b)		2,440		—		—		2,440
	Long-term marketable securities – available for sale (c)		2,573		2,573		—		—
	Total assets		$	127,860	$	121,839	$	—	$	6,021
	Liabilities:
	Forward contracts		$	194	$	—	$	194	$	—
	Contingent consideration (d)		29,558		—		—		29,558
	Total liabilities		$	29,752	$	—	$	194	$	29,558
	(a) Current marketable securities includes unrealized gains of $5 and unrealized losses of $0.6.
	(b) The decrease in the balance of the note receivable from seller of SM Canada at September 30, 2014 compared to December 31, 2013 is due to principal payments of $640 in the first quarter of 2014, offset by $21 in foreign currency translation.
	(c) Long-term marketable securities includes unrealized losses of $101.
	(d) The decrease in the contingent consideration at September 30, 2014 compared to December 31, 2013 is due to an earn-out payment of $3,315 during the second quarter of 2014 to the seller of SM Canada, an earn-out payment of $5,160 during the third quarter of 2014 to the seller of Cejon, the addition of the estimate of earn-out payments to the seller of Dolce Vita of $4,616 as well as reduction of $1,378 due to a change in estimate of expected payments.
					December 31, 2013
					Fair Value Measurements
			Fair value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Assets:
	Cash equivalents		$	102,247	$	102,247	$	—	$	—
	Current marketable securities – available for sale (a)		20,591		20,591		—		—
	Note receivable – related party		3,581		—		—		3,581
	Note receivable from seller of SM Canada		3,171		—		—		3,171
	Long-term marketable securities – available for sale (b)		91,267		91,267		—		—
	Total assets		$	220,857	$	214,105	$	—	$	6,752
	Liabilities:
	Forward contracts		$	460	$	—	$	460	$	—
	Contingent consideration		34,795		—		—		34,795
	Total liabilities		$	35,255	$	—	$	460	$	34,795
	(a) Current marketable securities includes unrealized gains of $59.
	(b) Long-term marketable securities includes unrealized gains of $1,387 and unrealized losses of $4,530.
	The Company enters into forward contracts (see Note O) to manage the risk associated with the volatility of future cash flows denominated in Mexican pesos. Fair value of these instruments is based on observable market transactions of spot and forward rates.
	Note F – Fair Value Measurement (continued)
	For the note receivable due from related party (see Note I) and from the seller of SM Canada (see Note D), the carrying value was determined to be the fair value, based upon their imputed or actual interest rates, which approximate current market interest rates.
	The Company has recorded a liability for potential contingent consideration in connection with the August 13, 2014 acquisition of Dolce Vita (see Note M). Pursuant to the terms of an earn-out agreement between the Company and the seller of Dolce Vita, earn-out payments will be due annually to the seller of Dolce Vita based on the financial performance of Dolce Vita for each of the twelve-month periods ending on September 30, 2015 through 2016, inclusive. The fair value of the contingent payments was estimated using the present value of management’s projections of the financial results of Dolce Vita during the earn-out period.
	The Company has recorded a liability for potential contingent consideration in connection with the February 21, 2012 acquisition of SM Canada. Pursuant to the terms of an earn-out agreement between the Company and the seller of SM Canada, earn-out payments will be due annually to the seller of SM Canada based on the financial performance of SM Canada for each of the twelve-month periods ending on March 31, 2013 through 2017, inclusive. An earn-out payment of $3,315 for the period ended March 31, 2014 was paid to the seller of SM Canada in the second quarter of this year. The fair value of the contingent payments was estimated using the present value of management’s projections of the financial results of SM Canada during the earn-out period. The current portion of the earn-out due based on the twelve-month period ending March 31, 2015 approximates the recorded value.
	The Company has recorded a liability for potential contingent consideration in connection with the May 25, 2011 acquisition of Cejon Inc., Cejon Accessories, Inc. and New East Designs, LLC (collectively "Cejon"). Pursuant to the terms of an earn-out agreement between the Company and the sellers of Cejon, earn-out payments will be made annually to the sellers of Cejon, based on the financial performance of Cejon for each of the twelve-month periods ending on June 30, 2012 through 2016, inclusive. The current year payment was made during the third quarter in the amount of $5,160. The fair value of the remaining contingent payments was estimated using the present value of management's projections of the financial results of Cejon during the earn-out period.
	The carrying value of certain financial instruments such as accounts receivable, due from factor and accounts payable approximates their fair values due to the short-term nature of their underlying terms. The fair values of investment in marketable securities available for sale are determined by reference to publicly quoted prices in an active market.

Revenue_Recognition

Revenue Recognition	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Revenue Recognition [Abstract]	'
Revenue Recognition	'
	Revenue Recognition
	The Company recognizes revenue on wholesale sales when products are shipped pursuant to its standard terms, which are freight on board (“FOB”) Company warehouse, or when products are delivered to the consolidators, or any other destination, as per the terms of the customers’ purchase order, persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the price is fixed or determinable and collection is reasonably assured. Sales reductions on wholesale sales for anticipated discounts, allowances and other deductions are recognized during the period when sales are recorded. With the exception of our cold weather accessories business, we do not accept returns from our wholesale customers unless there are product quality issues, which we charge back to the vendors. Sales of cold weather accessories to wholesale customers are recorded net of returns, which are estimated based on historical experience. Such amounts have historically not been material. Retail sales are recognized when the payment is received from customers and are recorded net of estimated returns. The Company also generates commission income acting as a buying agent by arranging to manufacture private label shoes to the specifications of its clients. The Company’s commission revenue includes fees charged for its design, product and development services provided to certain suppliers in connection with the Company’s private label business. Commission revenue and product and development fees are recognized as earned when title to the product transfers from the manufacturer to the customer and collections are reasonably assured and are reported on a net basis after deducting related operating expenses.
	The Company licenses its Steve Madden® and Steven by Steve Madden® trademarks for use in connection with the manufacture, marketing and sale of sunglasses, eyewear, outerwear, bedding, hosiery, women's fashion apparel, jewelry, watches and luggage. In addition, the Company licenses the Betsey Johnson® and Betseyville® trademarks for use in connection with the manufacture, marketing and sale of apparel, jewelry, swimwear, eyewear, watches, fragrances and outerwear. The license agreements require the licensee to pay the Company a royalty and, in substantially all of the agreements, an advertising fee based on the higher of a minimum or a net sales percentage as defined in the various agreements. Under the terms of retail selling agreements, most of the
	Note G – Revenue Recognition (continued)
	Company’s international distributors are required to pay the Company a royalty based on a percentage of net sales, in addition to a commission and a design fee on the purchases of the Company’s products. Licensing revenue is recognized on the basis of net sales reported by the licensees, or the minimum guaranteed royalties, if higher. In substantially all of the Company’s license agreements, the minimum guaranteed royalty is earned and payable on a quarterly basis.

Sales_Deductions

Sales Deductions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Sales Deductions [Abstract]	'
Sales Deductions	'
	Sales Deductions
	The Company supports retailers’ initiatives to maximize sales of the Company’s products on the retail floor by subsidizing the co-op advertising programs of such retailers, providing them with inventory markdown allowances and participating in various other marketing initiatives of its major customers. In addition, the Company accepts returns for damaged products for which the Company’s costs are normally charged back to the responsible third-party factory. Such expenses are reflected in the condensed consolidated financial statements as deductions to net sales.

Notes_ReceivableRelated_Party_

Notes Receivable-Related Party (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Receivables [Abstract]	'
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	Note Receivable – Related Party
	On June 25, 2007, the Company made a loan to Steve Madden, its Creative and Design Chief and a principal stockholder of the Company, in the amount of $3,000 in order for Mr. Madden to satisfy a personal tax obligation resulting from the exercise of stock options that were due to expire and to retain the underlying Company common stock, which common stock he pledged to the Company as collateral to secure the loan. Mr. Madden executed a secured promissory note in favor of the Company bearing interest at an annual rate of 8%, which was due on the earlier of the date Mr. Madden ceases to be employed by the Company or December 31, 2007. The note was amended and restated as of December 19, 2007 to extend the maturity date to March 31, 2009, and amended and restated again as of April 1, 2009 to change the interest rate to 6% and the maturity date to June 30, 2015 at which time all principal and accrued interest would become due. On January 3, 2012, in connection with an amendment of Mr. Madden’s employment contract, the note was again amended and restated (the “Third Amended and Restated Note”) to extend the maturity date to December 31, 2023 and eliminate the accrual of interest after December 31, 2011. In addition, the Third Amended and Restated Note provides that, commencing on December 31, 2014, and annually on each December 31 thereafter through the maturity date, one-tenth of the principal amount thereof, together with accrued interest, will be cancelled by the Company, provided that Mr. Madden continues to be employed by the Company on each such December 31. As of December 31, 2011, $1,090 of interest has accrued on the principal amount of the loan related to the period prior to the elimination of the accrual of interest and has been reflected on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Based upon the increase in the market value of the Company’s common stock since the inception of the loan, on July 12, 2010, the Company released from its security interest a portion of the shares of the Company’s common stock, pledged by Mr. Madden as collateral for the loan. The number of shares of the Company's common stock currently securing the repayment of the loan is 472,500 shares. On September 30, 2014, the total market value of these shares was $15,229. Pursuant to the elimination of further interest accumulation under the Third Amended and Restated Note, the outstanding principal and the accrued interest has been discounted to reflect imputed interest.

Share_Repurchase_Program

Share Repurchase Program	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Equity [Abstract]	'
Share Repurchase Program [Text Block]	'
	Share Repurchase Program
	The Company's Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program (the “Share Repurchase Program”), effective as of January 1, 2004, originally providing for repurchases of shares of the Company's common stock in the aggregate amount of $20,000. The Share Repurchase Program does not have a fixed expiration or termination date and may be modified or terminated by the Board of Directors at any time. On several occasions the Board of Directors has increased the amount authorized for the repurchase of shares. The Share Repurchase Program permits the Company to effect repurchases from time to time through a combination of open market repurchases or in privately negotiated transactions at such prices and times as are determined to be in the best interest of the Company. On April 29, 2014, the Board of Directors approved the continuation of the Company's Share Repurchase Program for up to $150,000 in repurchases of the Company's common stock which includes amounts remaining under the prior authorization. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, an aggregate of 3,000,922 shares of the Company's common stock was repurchased, in the open market, under the Share Repurchase Program, at an average price per share of $33.91, for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $101,751. As of September 30, 2014, approximately $90,240 remained available for future repurchases under the Share Repurchase Program.

Net_Income_Per_Share_of_Common

Net Income Per Share of Common Stock	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Net Income Per Share of Common Stock [Abstract]	'
Net Income Per Share of Common Stock	'
	Net Income Per Share of Common Stock
	Basic net income per share is based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period, which does not include unvested restricted common stock subject to forfeiture of 4,129,000 and 4,156,000 shares for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively, compared to 4,290,000 and 4,305,000 shares for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively. Diluted net income per share reflects: (a) the potential dilution assuming shares of common stock were issued upon the exercise of outstanding in-the-money options and the proceeds thereof were used to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock at the average market price during the period, and (b) the vesting of granted nonvested restricted stock awards for which the assumed proceeds upon vesting are deemed to be the amount of compensation cost not yet recognized attributable to future services using the treasury stock method, to the extent dilutive. For both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, options to purchase approximately 362,000 and 347,000 shares of common stock, respectively, have been excluded in the calculation of diluted net income per share as compared to 1,000 and 21,000 shares that were excluded for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, as the result would have been antidilutive. For the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, all unvested restricted stock awards were dilutive.

StockBased_Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Stock-Based Compensation	'
	-Based Compensation
	In March 2006, the Company's Board of Directors approved the Steven Madden, Ltd. 2006 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) under which nonqualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, performance shares, restricted stock, other stock-based awards and performance-based cash awards may be granted to employees, consultants and non-employee directors. The stockholders approved the Plan on May 26, 2006. On May 25, 2007, the stockholders approved an amendment to the Plan to increase the maximum number of shares that may be issued under the Plan from 4,050,000 to 5,231,250. On May 22, 2009, the stockholders approved a second amendment to the Plan that increased the maximum number of shares that may be issued under the Plan to 13,716,000. On May 25, 2012, the stockholders approved a third amendment to the Plan that increased the maximum number of shares that may be issued under the Plan to 23,466,000. The following table summarizes the number of shares of common stock authorized for use under the Plan, the number of stock-based awards granted (net of expired or cancelled awards) under the Plan and the number of shares of common stock available for the grant of stock-based awards under the Plan:
	Common stock authorized	23,466,000
	Stock-based awards, including restricted stock and stock options granted, net of expired or cancelled	(18,674,109	)
	Common stock available for grant of stock-based awards as of September 30, 2014	4,791,891
	Total equity-based compensation for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 is as follows:
		Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014				2013		2014				2013
	Restricted stock	$	3,787			$	3,837	$	11,300			$	11,288
	Stock options	1,030				1,077		3,293				3,948
	Total	$	4,817			$	4,914	$	14,593			$	15,236
	Equity-based compensation is included in operating expenses on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.
	Stock Options
	Cash proceeds and intrinsic values related to total stock options exercised during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
	Note L – Equity-Based Compensation (continued)
		Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014				2013		2014				2013
	Proceeds from stock options exercised	$	1,913			$	746	$	2,940			$	4,935
	Intrinsic value of stock options exercised	$	1,948			$	1,650	$	3,083			$	11,089
	During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, options to purchase approximately 32,072 shares of common stock with a weighted average exercise price of $25.69 and options to purchase approximately 462,846 shares of common stock with a weighted average exercise price of $21.48 vested, respectively. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, options to purchase approximately 72,440 shares of common stock with a weighted average exercise price of $16.90 and options to purchase approximately 979,436 shares of common stock with a weighted average exercise price of $12.58 vested, respectively. As of September 30, 2014, there were unvested options relating to 1,123,000 shares of common stock outstanding with a total of $8,312,061 of unrecognized compensation cost and an average vesting period of 2.82 years.
	The Company uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to estimate the fair value of options granted, which requires several assumptions. The expected term of the options represents the estimated period of time until exercise and is based on the historical experience of similar awards. Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Company’s common stock. The risk free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of the grant. With the exception of special dividends paid in November of 2005 and 2006, the Company historically has not paid regular cash dividends and thus the expected dividend rate is assumed to be zero. The following weighted average assumptions were used for stock options granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013:
			2014		2013
	Volatility		28.8% to 31.8%		36.5% to 44.8%
	Risk free interest rate		1.06% to 1.80%		0.37% to 1.26%
	Expected life in years		4.1 to 5.1		4.1 to 5.1
	Dividend yield		0.00%		0.00%
	Weighted average fair value		$10.07		$10.12
	Activity relating to stock options granted under the Company’s plans and outside the plans during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 is as follows:
			Number of Shares			Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
	Outstanding at January 1, 2014		3,373,000			$	17.01
	Granted		449,000			34.97
	Exercised		(176,000	)		16.71
	Cancelled/Forfeited		(81,000	)		26.93
	Outstanding at September 30, 2014		3,565,000			$	19.06	3.2 years		$	46,981
	Exercisable at September 30, 2014		2,442,000			$	14.22	2.3 years		$	43,988
	Note L – Equity-Based Compensation (continued)
	Restricted Stock
	The following table summarizes restricted stock activity during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013:
			2014					2013
			Number of Shares			Weighted Average Fair Value at Grant Date		Number of Shares			Weighted Average Fair Value at Grant Date
	Non-vested at January 1		4,257,000			$	24.24	4,333,500			$	23.16
	Granted		168,000			35.05		425,000			29.07
	Vested		(244,000	)		24.64		(340,500	)		24.92
	Forfeited		(2,000	)		27.03		(37,000	)		21.49
	Non-vested at September 30		4,179,000			$	24.54	4,381,000			$	24.14
	As of September 30, 2014, the Company had $80,892 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted stock awards granted under the Plan. This cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average of 8.08 years. The Company determines the fair value of its restricted stock awards based on the market price of its common stock on the date of grant.
	On January 3, 2012, the Company and its Creative and Design Chief, Steven Madden, entered into an amendment of Mr. Madden’s existing employment agreement, pursuant to which, on February 8, 2012, Mr. Madden was granted 1,463,057 restricted shares of the Company’s common stock at the then market price of $27.34, which will vest in equal annual installments over a seven-year period commencing on December 31, 2017 and, thereafter, on each December 31 through December 31, 2023, subject to Mr. Madden’s continued employment on each such vesting date. Pursuant to the contract, on June 30, 2012, Mr. Madden exercised his right to receive an additional restricted stock award, and, on July 3, 2012, he was granted 1,893,342 restricted shares of the Company's common stock at the then market price of $21.13, which will vest in the same manner as the aforementioned grant.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Acquisitions [Abstract]	'
Acqusitions	'
	Acquisitions
	Dolce Vita
	On August 13, 2014, the Company purchased all of the outstanding capital stock of Dolce Vita Holdings, Inc., a Washington corporation (“Dolce Vita”). The total purchase price for the acquisition was approximately $61,488 which includes a cash payment at closing of $56,872 plus potential earn-out payments based on achievement of certain earnings targets for each of the twelve month periods ending on September 30, 2015 and 2016 provided that the aggregate minimum earn-out payment for such two year earn-out period shall be no less than $5,000. The fair value of the contingent payments was estimated using the present value of management's projections of the financial results of Dolce Vita during the earn-out period. At August 13, 2014, the Company estimated the fair value of the contingent consideration to be $4,616.
	The transaction was accounted for using the acquisition method required by GAAP. Accordingly, the assets and liabilities of Dolce Vita were recorded at their fair values, and the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including identified intangible assets, was recorded as goodwill. The fair values assigned to tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed are based on management’s estimates and assumptions, which are subject to change. The purchase price has been preliminarily allocated as follows:
	Note M – Acquisitions (continued)
	Cash	$	2,517
	Short term investment	400
	Accounts receivable	11,872
	Inventory	11,498
	Fixed assets	1,849
	Prepaid and other assets	1,480
	Accounts payable	(13,298		)
	Accrued expenses	(2,934		)
	Other liabilities	(787		)
	Total fair value excluding goodwill	12,597
	Goodwill	48,891
	Net assets acquired	$	61,488
	The allocation of the purchase price is based on certain preliminary valuations and analysis that have not been completed as of the date of this filing. Any changes in the estimated fair values of the assets acquired, including identifiable intangible assets, and liabilities assumed upon the finalization of more detailed analysis, within the measurement period, will change the allocation of the purchase price. Any subsequent changes to the purchase price allocation that are material will be adjusted retroactively. Contingent consideration classified as a liability will be remeasured at fair value at each reporting date, until the contingency is resolved, with changes recognized in earnings. The goodwill related to this transaction is expected to be deductible for tax purposes over 15 years.
	SM Mexico
	In September 2014, the Company announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the stock of Trendy Imports S.A. de C.V., Comercial Diecisiette S.A. de C.V., and Maximus Designer Shoes S.A. de C.V. (together, “SM Mexico”). The acquisition is a cash transaction for approximately $15,000, subject to a working capital adjustment, plus the repayment of a short term loan and potential earn-out payment based on the future financial performance of SM Mexico in each of the twelve month periods ending December 31, 2015 through 2016. SM Mexico is a division of Grupo Dicanco, which has been the exclusive distributor of the Company's products in Mexico since 2005. The transaction is expected to close in January of 2015.
	Brian Atwood
	In March 2014, the Company, acting through its newly-formed subsidiary BA Brand Holdings LLC (“BA Brands”), purchased the intellectual property and related assets of Brian Atwood® from Brian Atwood IP Company LLC, for a purchase price of approximately $6,750. The Company owns 80% of BA Brands. The acquired intellectual property portfolio includes the Brian Atwood® designer brand and the B Brian Atwood® contemporary brand. In connection with the acquisition, the Company has licensed the Brian Atwood® designer brand to Brian K. Atwood (“Atwood”), who will have full operational and creative control in the design, production and distribution of the designer brand. The Company will manage the B Brian Atwood® brand and collaborate with Atwood on the design, production, marketing and distribution of B Brian Atwood® brand footwear and handbags. The purchase price for the acquired assets has primarily been allocated to the trademarks and to the Company's preferred interest in BAI Holding, LLC., which controls the operating company that will sell the Brian Atwood® designer brand.

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	'
	Goodwill and Intangible Assets
	The following is a summary of the carrying amount of goodwill by segment as of September 30, 2014:
			Wholesale												Net Carrying  Amount
			Footwear				Accessories				Retail
	Balance at January 1, 2014		$	37,591			$	49,324			$	9,217			$	96,132
	Acquisitions		49,040				—				—				49,040
	Translation and other		(186		)		—				(14		)		(200		)
	Balance at September 30, 2014		$	86,445			$	49,324			$	9,203			$	144,972
	The following table details identifiable intangible assets as of September 30, 2014:
			Estimated Lives		Cost Basis				Accumulated Amortization (1)				Net Carrying Amount
	Trade names		6–10 years		$	4,590			$	2,173			$	2,417
	Customer relationships		10 years		27,339				12,449				14,890
	License agreements		3–6 years		5,600				5,600				—
	Non-compete agreement		5 years		2,440				2,085				355
	Other		3 years		14				14				—
					39,983				22,321				17,662
	Re-acquired right		indefinite		35,200				3,924				31,276
	Trade names		indefinite		80,938				—				80,938
					$	156,121			$	26,245			$	129,876
	(1) Includes the effect of foreign currency translation related primarily to the movements of the Canadian dollar in relation to the U.S. dollar.
	The estimated future amortization expense of purchased intangibles as of September 30, 2014 is as follows:
	2014 (remaining three months)	$	804
	2015	3,086
	2016	2,782
	2017	2,542
	2018	2,401
	Thereafter	6,047
		$	17,662

Derivative_Instruments

Derivative Instruments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Derivative Instruments Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	Derivative Instruments
	The Company uses derivative instruments, specifically, forward foreign exchange contracts, to manage the risk associated with the volatility of future cash flows denominated in Mexican pesos. The foreign exchange contracts are used to mitigate the impact of exchange rate fluctuations on forecasted purchases of inventory from Mexico and are designated as cash flow hedging instruments. As of September 30, 2014, the fair value of the Company's foreign currency derivatives, which is included on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets in accrued expenses, is $194. As of September 30, 2014, $142 of losses related to cash flow hedges are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes and are expected to be recognized in earnings
	Note O – Derivative Instruments (continued)
	at the same time the hedged items affect earnings. As of September 30, 2013, $102 of gains related to cash flow hedges were recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes. As of September 30, 2014, the Company's hedging activities were considered effective and, thus, no ineffectiveness from hedging activities were recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, gains of $40 and $53 were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income and recognized in the income statement in cost of sales, respectively, as compared to gains of $275 and $467 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013.

Commitments_Contingencies_and_

Commitments, Contingencies and Other	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments, Contingencies and Other	'
	Commitments, Contingencies and Other
	Legal proceedings:
	Information regarding certain specific legal proceedings in which the Company is involved is contained in Part 1, Item 3, and in Note O to the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 and in Part II, Item 1 and in Note P to the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2014. Unless otherwise indicated in this report, all proceedings discussed in the earlier reports which are not indicated therein as having been concluded, remain outstanding as of September 30, 2014.
	The Company has been named as a defendant in certain other lawsuits in the normal course of business. In the opinion of management, after consulting with legal counsel, the liabilities, if any, resulting from these matters should not have a material effect on the Company's financial position or results of operations. It is the policy of management to disclose the amount or range of reasonably possible losses in excess of recorded amounts.

Operating_Segment_Information

Operating Segment Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Operating Segment Information	'
	Operating Segment Information
	The Company operates the following business segments: Wholesale Footwear, Wholesale Accessories, Retail, First Cost and Licensing. The Wholesale Footwear segment, through sales to department stores, mid-tier retailers, mass-market merchants and specialty stores, derives revenue, both domestically and worldwide (via our International business), from sales of branded and private label women’s, men’s, girls’ and children’s footwear. The Wholesale Accessories segment, which includes branded and private label handbags, belts and small leather goods as well as cold weather and selected other fashion accessories, derives revenue, both domestically and worldwide (via our International business), from sales to department stores, mid-tier retailers, mass-market merchants and specialty stores. Our Wholesale Footwear and Wholesale Accessories segments, through our International business, derive revenue from Canada and, under special distribution arrangements, from Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Mexico, Australia, India, South Africa and Central and South America. The Retail segment, through the operation of Company-owned retail stores in the United States, Canada, South Africa and the Company’s websites, derives revenue from sales of branded women’s, men’s and children’s footwear, accessories and licensed products to consumers. The First Cost segment represents activities of a subsidiary which earns commissions and design fees for serving as a buying agent of footwear products to mass-market merchandisers, mid-tier department stores and other retailers with respect to their purchase of footwear. The Company's Licensing segment generates revenue by licensing its Steve Madden® and Steven by Steve Madden® trademarks and other trademark rights for use in connection with the manufacture, marketing and sale of sunglasses, eyewear, outerwear, bedding, hosiery and women's fashion apparel, jewelry, watches and luggage. In addition, this segment licenses the Betsey Johnson® and Betseyville® trademarks for use in connection with the manufacture, marketing and sale of apparel, jewelry, swimwear, eyewear, watches, fragrances and outerwear.
	Note Q – Operating Segment Information (continued)
	As of and three months ended,	Wholesale Footwear		Wholesale Accessories		Total Wholesale		Retail			First Cost		Licensing		Consolidated
	30-Sep-14
	Net sales to external customers	$	273,210	$	70,044	$	343,254	$	48,738						$	391,992
	Gross profit	82,792		24,597		107,389		28,708							136,097
	Commissions and licensing fees – net	—		—		—		—			$	3,101	$	2,002	5,103
	Income (loss) from operations	41,308		13,010		54,318		(88		)	3,101		2,002		59,333
	Segment assets	$	658,011	$	102,955	760,966		128,213			45,353		—		934,532
	Capital expenditures					$	2,026	$	2,557		$	—	$	—	$	4,583
	30-Sep-13
	Net sales to external customers	$	272,653	$	73,258	$	345,911	$	48,880						$	394,791
	Gross profit	84,669		25,591		110,260		29,443							139,703
	Commissions and licensing fees – net	—		—		—		—			$	2,974	$	1,963	4,937
	Income from operations	45,988		13,643		59,631		3,529			2,974		1,963		68,097
	Segment assets	$	547,324	$	206,176	753,500		118,151			35,490		—		907,141
	Capital expenditures					$	2,214	$	3,493		$	—	$	—	$	5,707
	As of and nine months ended,	Wholesale Footwear		Wholesale Accessories		Total Wholesale		Retail			First Cost		Licensing		Consolidated
	30-Sep-14
	Net sales to external customers	$	685,314	$	172,759	$	858,073	$	134,258						$	992,331
	Gross profit (a)	209,485		62,403		271,888		79,617							351,505
	Commissions and licensing fees – net	—		—		—		—			$	6,076	$	5,385	11,461
	Income from operations (a)	97,973		29,284		127,257		(3,080		)	6,076		5,385		135,638
	Segment assets	$	658,011	$	102,955	760,966		128,213			45,353		—		934,532
	Capital expenditures					$	6,253	$	6,352		$	—	$	—	$	12,605
	September 30, 2013
	Net sales to external customers	$	661,032	$	170,163	$	831,195	$	140,146						$	971,341
	Gross profit	203,520		62,827		266,347		86,532							352,878
	Commissions and licensing fees – net	—		—		—		—			$	7,144	$	5,858	13,002
	Income from operations	95,614		30,529		126,143		11,002			7,144		5,858		150,146
	Segment assets	$	547,324	$	206,176	753,500		118,151			35,490		—		907,141
	Capital expenditures					$	6,036	$	10,330		$	—	$	—	$	16,366
	(a) Does not sum due to rounding.
	Note Q – Operating Segment Information (continued)
	Revenues by geographic area for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
		Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Domestic (a)	$	357,349	$	358,274	$	908,168	$	887,547
	International	34,643		36,517		84,163		83,794
	Total	$	391,992	$	394,791	$	992,331	$	971,341
	(a) Includes revenues of $87,982 and $247,302 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively, and $90,988 and $249,234 for the comparable periods in 2013 related to sales to U.S. customers where the title is transferred outside the U.S. and the sale is recorded by our International business.

Recent_Accounting_Pronouncemen

Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Recent Accounting Pronouncements [Abstract]	'
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards [Abstract]	'
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued new accounting guidance, Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-09,  Revenue from Contracts with Customers, on revenue recognition. The new standard provides for a single five-step model to be applied to all revenue contracts with customers as well as requires additional financial statement disclosures that will enable users to understand the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows relating to customer contracts. Companies have an option to use either a retrospective approach or cumulative effect adjustment approach to implement the standard. There is no option for early adoption. For public entities, this ASU is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2016. We are currently evaluating the impact of the new guidance on our consolidated financial statements.

Basis_of_Reporting_Policies

Basis of Reporting (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Basis of Accounting, Policy	'
	Basis of Reporting
	The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Steven Madden, Ltd. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, such statements include all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring items) which are considered necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position of the Company and the results of its operations and cash flows for the periods presented. Certain adjustments were made to prior years' amounts to conform to the 2014 presentation. The results of operations for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related disclosures for the year ended December 31, 2013 included in the Annual Report of Steven Madden, Ltd. on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 27, 2014.
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Significant areas involving management estimates include allowances for bad debts, returns and customer chargebacks, inventory valuation, valuation of intangible assets, litigation reserves and contingent payment liabilities. The Company provides reserves on trade accounts receivables and factor receivables for future customer chargebacks and markdown allowances, discounts, returns and other miscellaneous compliance related deductions that relate to the current period sales. The Company evaluates anticipated chargebacks by reviewing several performance indicators of its major customers. These performance indicators, which include retailers’ inventory levels, sell-through rates and gross margin levels, are analyzed by management to estimate the amount of the anticipated customer allowance.
Marketable Securities, Available-for-sale Securities, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Marketable Securities
	Marketable securities consist primarily of certificates of deposit and corporate bonds with maturities greater than three months and up to ten years at the time of purchase as well as marketable equity securities. These securities, which are classified as available-for-sale, are carried at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses, net of any tax effect, reported in stockholders’ equity as accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, gains of $674 and $678 were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income and recognized in the income statement in other income compared to losses of $263 and $136 for the comparable periods in 2013. These securities are classified as current and non-current marketable securities based upon their maturities. Amortization of premiums and discounts is included in interest income. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, the amortization of bond premiums totals $51 and $324 compared to $161 and $521 for the comparable periods in 2013. The values of these securities may fluctuate as a result of changes in equity values, market interest rates and credit risk. The schedule of maturities at September 30, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
		Maturities as of				Maturities as of
		30-Sep-14				31-Dec-13
		1 Year or Less		1 to 10 Years		1 Year or Less		1 to 10 Years
	Corporate bonds	$	1,907	$	2,573	$	4,078	$	82,888
	Certificates of deposit	15,082		—		16,513		8,379
	Total	$	16,989	$	2,573	$	20,591	$	91,267
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Revenue Recognition
	The Company recognizes revenue on wholesale sales when products are shipped pursuant to its standard terms, which are freight on board (“FOB”) Company warehouse, or when products are delivered to the consolidators, or any other destination, as per the terms of the customers’ purchase order, persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the price is fixed or determinable and collection is reasonably assured. Sales reductions on wholesale sales for anticipated discounts, allowances and other deductions are recognized during the period when sales are recorded. With the exception of our cold weather accessories business, we do not accept returns from our wholesale customers unless there are product quality issues, which we charge back to the vendors. Sales of cold weather accessories to wholesale customers are recorded net of returns, which are estimated based on historical experience. Such amounts have historically not been material. Retail sales are recognized when the payment is received from customers and are recorded net of estimated returns. The Company also generates commission income acting as a buying agent by arranging to manufacture private label shoes to the specifications of its clients. The Company’s commission revenue includes fees charged for its design, product and development services provided to certain suppliers in connection with the Company’s private label business. Commission revenue and product and development fees are recognized as earned when title to the product transfers from the manufacturer to the customer and collections are reasonably assured and are reported on a net basis after deducting related operating expenses.
	The Company licenses its Steve Madden® and Steven by Steve Madden® trademarks for use in connection with the manufacture, marketing and sale of sunglasses, eyewear, outerwear, bedding, hosiery, women's fashion apparel, jewelry, watches and luggage. In addition, the Company licenses the Betsey Johnson® and Betseyville® trademarks for use in connection with the manufacture, marketing and sale of apparel, jewelry, swimwear, eyewear, watches, fragrances and outerwear. The license agreements require the licensee to pay the Company a royalty and, in substantially all of the agreements, an advertising fee based on the higher of a minimum or a net sales percentage as defined in the various agreements. Under the terms of retail selling agreements, most of the
	Note G – Revenue Recognition (continued)
	Company’s international distributors are required to pay the Company a royalty based on a percentage of net sales, in addition to a commission and a design fee on the purchases of the Company’s products. Licensing revenue is recognized on the basis of net sales reported by the licensees, or the minimum guaranteed royalties, if higher. In substantially all of the Company’s license agreements, the minimum guaranteed royalty is earned and payable on a quarterly basis.
Revenue Recognition, Allowances [Policy Text Block]	'
	Sales Deductions
	The Company supports retailers’ initiatives to maximize sales of the Company’s products on the retail floor by subsidizing the co-op advertising programs of such retailers, providing them with inventory markdown allowances and participating in various other marketing initiatives of its major customers. In addition, the Company accepts returns for damaged products for which the Company’s costs are normally charged back to the responsible third-party factory. Such expenses are reflected in the condensed consolidated financial statements as deductions to net sales.

Notes_Receivable_Tables

Notes Receivable (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Receivables [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Notes Receivable	'
	As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, Notes Receivable were comprised of the following:
		September 30,	December 31,
		2014	2013
	Note receivable from seller of SM Canada	$2,440	$3,171

Marketable_Securities_Marketab

Marketable Securities Marketable Securities (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Marketable Securities [Abstract]	'
Available-for-sale Securities [Table Text Block]	'
	The schedule of maturities at September 30, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
		Maturities as of				Maturities as of
		30-Sep-14				31-Dec-13
		1 Year or Less		1 to 10 Years		1 Year or Less		1 to 10 Years
	Corporate bonds	$	1,907	$	2,573	$	4,078	$	82,888
	Certificates of deposit	15,082		—		16,513		8,379
	Total	$	16,989	$	2,573	$	20,591	$	91,267

Fair_Value_Measurement_Tables

Fair Value Measurement (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities	'
	The Company’s financial assets and liabilities subject to fair value measurements as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are as follows:
	Note F – Fair Value Measurement (continued)
				September 30, 2014
				Fair Value Measurements
		Fair value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Assets:
	Cash equivalents	$	102,277	$	102,277	$	—	$	—
	Current marketable securities – available for sale (a)	16,989		16,989		—		—
	Note receivable – related party	3,581		—		—		3,581
	Note receivable from seller of SM Canada (b)	2,440		—		—		2,440
	Long-term marketable securities – available for sale (c)	2,573		2,573		—		—
	Total assets	$	127,860	$	121,839	$	—	$	6,021
	Liabilities:
	Forward contracts	$	194	$	—	$	194	$	—
	Contingent consideration (d)	29,558		—		—		29,558
	Total liabilities	$	29,752	$	—	$	194	$	29,558
	(a) Current marketable securities includes unrealized gains of $5 and unrealized losses of $0.6.
	(b) The decrease in the balance of the note receivable from seller of SM Canada at September 30, 2014 compared to December 31, 2013 is due to principal payments of $640 in the first quarter of 2014, offset by $21 in foreign currency translation.
	(c) Long-term marketable securities includes unrealized losses of $101.
	(d) The decrease in the contingent consideration at September 30, 2014 compared to December 31, 2013 is due to an earn-out payment of $3,315 during the second quarter of 2014 to the seller of SM Canada, an earn-out payment of $5,160 during the third quarter of 2014 to the seller of Cejon, the addition of the estimate of earn-out payments to the seller of Dolce Vita of $4,616 as well as reduction of $1,378 due to a change in estimate of expected payments.
				December 31, 2013
				Fair Value Measurements
		Fair value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Assets:
	Cash equivalents	$	102,247	$	102,247	$	—	$	—
	Current marketable securities – available for sale (a)	20,591		20,591		—		—
	Note receivable – related party	3,581		—		—		3,581
	Note receivable from seller of SM Canada	3,171		—		—		3,171
	Long-term marketable securities – available for sale (b)	91,267		91,267		—		—
	Total assets	$	220,857	$	214,105	$	—	$	6,752
	Liabilities:
	Forward contracts	$	460	$	—	$	460	$	—
	Contingent consideration	34,795		—		—		34,795
	Total liabilities	$	35,255	$	—	$	460	$	34,795
	(a) Current marketable securities includes unrealized gains of $59.
	(b) Long-term marketable securities includes unrealized gains of $1,387 and unrealized losses of $4,530.

StockBased_Compensation_Tables

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized Under Stock Plans Issued And Avaliability	'
	The following table summarizes the number of shares of common stock authorized for use under the Plan, the number of stock-based awards granted (net of expired or cancelled awards) under the Plan and the number of shares of common stock available for the grant of stock-based awards under the Plan:
	Common stock authorized	23,466,000
	Stock-based awards, including restricted stock and stock options granted, net of expired or cancelled	(18,674,109	)
	Common stock available for grant of stock-based awards as of September 30, 2014	4,791,891
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs	'
	Total equity-based compensation for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 is as follows:
		Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014				2013		2014				2013
	Restricted stock	$	3,787			$	3,837	$	11,300			$	11,288
	Stock options	1,030				1,077		3,293				3,948
	Total	$	4,817			$	4,914	$	14,593			$	15,236
Schedule Of Cash Proceeds And Intrinsic Values For Stock Options Exercised	'
	Cash proceeds and intrinsic values related to total stock options exercised during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
	Note L – Equity-Based Compensation (continued)
		Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014				2013		2014				2013
	Proceeds from stock options exercised	$	1,913			$	746	$	2,940			$	4,935
	Intrinsic value of stock options exercised	$	1,948			$	1,650	$	3,083			$	11,089
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Method Used	'
	The following weighted average assumptions were used for stock options granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013:
			2014		2013
	Volatility		28.8% to 31.8%		36.5% to 44.8%
	Risk free interest rate		1.06% to 1.80%		0.37% to 1.26%
	Expected life in years		4.1 to 5.1		4.1 to 5.1
	Dividend yield		0.00%		0.00%
	Weighted average fair value		$10.07		$10.12
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity	'
	Activity relating to stock options granted under the Company’s plans and outside the plans during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 is as follows:
			Number of Shares			Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
	Outstanding at January 1, 2014		3,373,000			$	17.01
	Granted		449,000			34.97
	Exercised		(176,000	)		16.71
	Cancelled/Forfeited		(81,000	)		26.93
	Outstanding at September 30, 2014		3,565,000			$	19.06	3.2 years		$	46,981
	Exercisable at September 30, 2014		2,442,000			$	14.22	2.3 years		$	43,988
Schedule of Nonvested Share Activity	'
	The following table summarizes restricted stock activity during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013:
			2014					2013
			Number of Shares			Weighted Average Fair Value at Grant Date		Number of Shares			Weighted Average Fair Value at Grant Date
	Non-vested at January 1		4,257,000			$	24.24	4,333,500			$	23.16
	Granted		168,000			35.05		425,000			29.07
	Vested		(244,000	)		24.64		(340,500	)		24.92
	Forfeited		(2,000	)		27.03		(37,000	)		21.49
	Non-vested at September 30		4,179,000			$	24.54	4,381,000			$	24.14

Acquisitions_Acquisition_Table

Acquisitions Acquisition (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Acquisitions [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Purchase Price Allocation [Table Text Block]	'
	The purchase price has been preliminarily allocated as follows:
	Note M – Acquisitions (continued)
	Cash	$	2,517
	Short term investment	400
	Accounts receivable	11,872
	Inventory	11,498
	Fixed assets	1,849
	Prepaid and other assets	1,480
	Accounts payable	(13,298		)
	Accrued expenses	(2,934		)
	Other liabilities	(787		)
	Total fair value excluding goodwill	12,597
	Goodwill	48,891
	Net assets acquired	$	61,488

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets1

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Goodwill	'
	The following is a summary of the carrying amount of goodwill by segment as of September 30, 2014:
			Wholesale												Net Carrying  Amount
			Footwear				Accessories				Retail
	Balance at January 1, 2014		$	37,591			$	49,324			$	9,217			$	96,132
	Acquisitions		49,040				—				—				49,040
	Translation and other		(186		)		—				(14		)		(200		)
	Balance at September 30, 2014		$	86,445			$	49,324			$	9,203			$	144,972
Schedule of Indentifiable Intangible Assets	'
	The following table details identifiable intangible assets as of September 30, 2014:
			Estimated Lives		Cost Basis				Accumulated Amortization (1)				Net Carrying Amount
	Trade names		6–10 years		$	4,590			$	2,173			$	2,417
	Customer relationships		10 years		27,339				12,449				14,890
	License agreements		3–6 years		5,600				5,600				—
	Non-compete agreement		5 years		2,440				2,085				355
	Other		3 years		14				14				—
					39,983				22,321				17,662
	Re-acquired right		indefinite		35,200				3,924				31,276
	Trade names		indefinite		80,938				—				80,938
					$	156,121			$	26,245			$	129,876
	(1) Includes the effect of foreign currency translation related primarily to the movements of the Canadian dollar in relation to the U.S. dollar.
Schedule of Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense	'
	The estimated future amortization expense of purchased intangibles as of September 30, 2014 is as follows:
	2014 (remaining three months)	$	804
	2015	3,086
	2016	2,782
	2017	2,542
	2018	2,401
	Thereafter	6,047
		$	17,662

Operating_Segment_Information_

Operating Segment Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment	'
	As of and three months ended,	Wholesale Footwear		Wholesale Accessories		Total Wholesale		Retail			First Cost		Licensing		Consolidated
	30-Sep-14
	Net sales to external customers	$	273,210	$	70,044	$	343,254	$	48,738						$	391,992
	Gross profit	82,792		24,597		107,389		28,708							136,097
	Commissions and licensing fees – net	—		—		—		—			$	3,101	$	2,002	5,103
	Income (loss) from operations	41,308		13,010		54,318		(88		)	3,101		2,002		59,333
	Segment assets	$	658,011	$	102,955	760,966		128,213			45,353		—		934,532
	Capital expenditures					$	2,026	$	2,557		$	—	$	—	$	4,583
	30-Sep-13
	Net sales to external customers	$	272,653	$	73,258	$	345,911	$	48,880						$	394,791
	Gross profit	84,669		25,591		110,260		29,443							139,703
	Commissions and licensing fees – net	—		—		—		—			$	2,974	$	1,963	4,937
	Income from operations	45,988		13,643		59,631		3,529			2,974		1,963		68,097
	Segment assets	$	547,324	$	206,176	753,500		118,151			35,490		—		907,141
	Capital expenditures					$	2,214	$	3,493		$	—	$	—	$	5,707
	As of and nine months ended,	Wholesale Footwear		Wholesale Accessories		Total Wholesale		Retail			First Cost		Licensing		Consolidated
	30-Sep-14
	Net sales to external customers	$	685,314	$	172,759	$	858,073	$	134,258						$	992,331
	Gross profit (a)	209,485		62,403		271,888		79,617							351,505
	Commissions and licensing fees – net	—		—		—		—			$	6,076	$	5,385	11,461
	Income from operations (a)	97,973		29,284		127,257		(3,080		)	6,076		5,385		135,638
	Segment assets	$	658,011	$	102,955	760,966		128,213			45,353		—		934,532
	Capital expenditures					$	6,253	$	6,352		$	—	$	—	$	12,605
	September 30, 2013
	Net sales to external customers	$	661,032	$	170,163	$	831,195	$	140,146						$	971,341
	Gross profit	203,520		62,827		266,347		86,532							352,878
	Commissions and licensing fees – net	—		—		—		—			$	7,144	$	5,858	13,002
	Income from operations	95,614		30,529		126,143		11,002			7,144		5,858		150,146
	Segment assets	$	547,324	$	206,176	753,500		118,151			35,490		—		907,141
	Capital expenditures					$	6,036	$	10,330		$	—	$	—	$	16,366
	(a) Does not sum due to rounding.
Schedule of Revenues, by Geographic Area	'
	Revenues by geographic area for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
		Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Domestic (a)	$	357,349	$	358,274	$	908,168	$	887,547
	International	34,643		36,517		84,163		83,794
	Total	$	391,992	$	394,791	$	992,331	$	971,341
	(a) Includes revenues of $87,982 and $247,302 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively, and $90,988 and $249,234 for the comparable periods in 2013 related to sales to U.S. customers where the title is transferred outside the U.S. and the sale is recorded by our International business.

Factor_Receivable_Detail

Factor Receivable (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'
Line of Credit Facility, Collateral	'.85
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$30
Letters Of Credit SubLimit Capacity Amount	$15
Factoring Fee	0.25%
First Cost and Private Label business [Member]	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'
Factoring Fee	0.14%

Notes_Receivable_Details_Table

Notes Receivable (Details) - (Table)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	Note receivable – Seller of SM Canada [Member]	Note receivable – Seller of SM Canada [Member]	Note receivable – Seller of SM Canada [Member]
				USD ($)	USD ($)	CAD
Notes receivable	$2,440	$3,171	$3,085	'	'	'
Due from	'	'	'	$3,171	$3,085	3,107

Notes_Receivable_Details_1

Notes Receivable (Details 1) (Note Receivable from Seller of SM Canada [Member])	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	USD ($)	USD ($)	CAD
Due from	$3,171	$3,085	3,107

Marketable_Securities_Detail

Marketable Securities (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Marketable Securities [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gain (Loss)	$674	$263	$678	($136)
Investment Income, Amortization of Premium	$51	$161	$324	$521

Marketable_Securities_Marketab1

Marketable Securities Marketable Securities Table (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Current	$16,989	$20,591	$19,848
Available-for-sale Securities, Noncurrent	2,573	91,267	92,431
Bonds [Member]	'	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Current	1,907	4,078	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Noncurrent	2,573	82,888	'
Certificates of Deposit [Member]	'	'	'
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Current	15,082	16,513	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Noncurrent	$0	$8,379	'

Fair_Value_Measurement_Detail_

Fair Value Measurement (Detail) - (Table) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Aug. 13, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Jun. 25, 2007
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Securities	'	'	$5,000	'	$1,387,000	'	'	'
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, Actual Cash Payment	5,160,000	3,315,000	8,475,000	7,420,000	'	'	'	'
Loss Contingency Accrual, Period Increase (Decrease)	'	'	1,378,000	0	'	'	'	'
Assets:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Current	16,989,000	'	16,989,000	19,848,000	20,591,000	'	'	'
Notes Receivable, Related Parties, Noncurrent	3,581,000	'	3,581,000	3,581,000	3,581,000	'	'	3,000,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Noncurrent	2,573,000	'	2,573,000	92,431,000	91,267,000	'	'	'
Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Net, Noncurrent	2,440,000	'	2,440,000	3,085,000	3,171,000	'	'	'
Contingent payment liability	17,082,000	'	17,082,000	30,377,000	24,100,000	4,616,000	'	'
Liabilities:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure	194,000	'	194,000	'	'	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Loss	'	'	101,000	'	4,530,000	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Notes Receivables	'	'	640,000	'	'	'	'	'
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate, Translation	'	'	'	'	'	'	21,000	'
Fair Value [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Assets:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash Equivalents	102,277,000	'	102,277,000	'	102,247,000	'	'	'
Current marketable securities – available for sale	'	'	'	'	20,591,000	'	'	'
Long-term marketable securities – available for sale	'	'	'	'	91,267,000	'	'	'
Total assets	127,860,000	'	127,860,000	'	220,857,000	'	'	'
Contingent payment liability	29,558,000	'	29,558,000	'	34,795,000	'	'	'
Liabilities:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total liabilities	29,752,000	'	29,752,000	'	35,255,000	'	'	'
Fair Value [Member] | Note receivable – related party [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Assets:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Notes Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure	3,581,000	'	3,581,000	'	3,581,000	'	'	'
Fair Value [Member] | Forward contracts [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Liabilities:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure	194,000	'	194,000	'	460,000	'	'	'
Fair Value [Member] | Note receivable – Seller of SM Canada [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Assets:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Notes Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure	'	'	'	'	3,171,000	'	'	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Assets:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash Equivalents	102,277,000	'	102,277,000	'	102,247,000	'	'	'
Current marketable securities – available for sale	16,989,000	'	16,989,000	'	20,591,000	'	'	'
Long-term marketable securities – available for sale	2,573,000	'	2,573,000	'	91,267,000	'	'	'
Total assets	121,839,000	'	121,839,000	'	214,105,000	'	'	'
Contingent payment liability	0	'	0	'	0	'	'	'
Liabilities:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total liabilities	0	'	0	'	0	'	'	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Note receivable – related party [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Assets:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Notes Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure	0	'	0	'	0	'	'	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Forward contracts [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Liabilities:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure	0	'	0	'	0	'	'	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Note receivable – Seller of SM Canada [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Assets:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Notes Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure	0	'	0	'	0	'	'	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Assets:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash Equivalents	0	'	0	'	0	'	'	'
Current marketable securities – available for sale	0	'	0	'	0	'	'	'
Long-term marketable securities – available for sale	0	'	0	'	0	'	'	'
Total assets	0	'	0	'	0	'	'	'
Contingent payment liability	0	'	0	'	0	'	'	'
Liabilities:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total liabilities	194,000	'	194,000	'	460,000	'	'	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Note receivable – related party [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Assets:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Notes Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure	0	'	0	'	0	'	'	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Forward contracts [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Liabilities:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure	194,000	'	194,000	'	460,000	'	'	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Note receivable – Seller of SM Canada [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Assets:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Notes Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure	0	'	0	'	0	'	'	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Assets:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash Equivalents	0	'	0	'	0	'	'	'
Current marketable securities – available for sale	0	'	0	'	0	'	'	'
Long-term marketable securities – available for sale	0	'	0	'	0	'	'	'
Total assets	6,021,000	'	6,021,000	'	6,752,000	'	'	'
Contingent payment liability	29,558,000	'	29,558,000	'	34,795,000	'	'	'
Liabilities:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total liabilities	29,558,000	'	29,558,000	'	34,795,000	'	'	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Note receivable – related party [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Assets:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Notes Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure	3,581,000	'	3,581,000	'	3,581,000	'	'	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Forward contracts [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Liabilities:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure	0	'	0	'	0	'	'	'
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Note receivable – Seller of SM Canada [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Assets:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Notes Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure	2,440,000	'	2,440,000	'	3,171,000	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Current [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Securities	'	'	'	'	59,000	'	'	'
Liabilities:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Loss	'	'	$600	'	'	'	'	'

Notes_ReceivableRelated_Party_1

Notes Receivable-Related Party (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	21 Months Ended	39 Months Ended	54 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2009	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 25, 2007
Receivables [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Notes Receivable, Related Parties, Noncurrent	$3,581	'	'	'	$3,581	$3,581	$3,000
Related Party Transaction, Rate	'	8.00%	6.00%	'	'	'	'
Related Party Shares Pledged As Collateral	472,500	'	'	'	'	'	'
Market value shares pledged as collateral related party -in dollars	'	'	'	'	15,229	'	'
Interest income related party -in dollars	'	'	'	$1,090	'	'	'

Share_Repurchase_Program_Share

Share Repurchase Program Share Repurchse Program (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	114 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 29, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 17, 2013
Equity [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount	$150,000	'	'	$20,000
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares	'	'	3,000,922	'
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value	'	'	101,751	'
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount	'	$90,240	'	'
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share	'	'	$33.91	'

Net_Income_Per_Share_of_Common1

Net Income Per Share of Common Stock (Detail)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Subject to Forfeiture	4,129,000	4,290,000	4,156,000	4,305,000
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	362,000	1,000	347,000	21,000

StockBased_Compensation_Detail

Stock-Based Compensation (Detail) - (Table 1)	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	25-May-12	22-May-09	27-May-07	26-May-06
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Common stock authorized	23,466,000	23,466,000	13,716,000	5,231,250	4,050,000
Stock-based awards, including restricted stock and stock options granted, net of expired or cancelled	-18,674,109	'	'	'	'
Common stock available for grant of stock-based awards as of June 30, 2012	4,791,891	'	'	'	'

StockBased_Compensation_Detail1

Stock-Based Compensation (Detail) - (Table 2) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Total	$4,817	$4,914	$14,593	$15,236
Restricted Stock [Member]	'	'	'	'
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	3,787	3,837	11,300	11,288
Stock Options [Member]	'	'	'	'
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	$1,030	$1,077	$3,293	$3,948

StockBased_Compensation_Detail2

Stock-Based Compensation (Detail) - (Table 3) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Proceeds from stock options exercised	$1,913	$746	$2,940	$4,935
Intrinsic value of stock options exercised	$1,948	$1,650	$3,083	$11,089

StockBased_Compensation_Detail3

Stock-Based Compensation (Detail) - (Table 4) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Dividend yield	0.00%	0.00%
Weighted average fair value	$10.07	$10.12
Minimum [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Volatility	28.80%	36.50%
Risk free interest rate	1.06%	0.37%
Expected life in years	'4 years 1 month	'4 years 1 month
Maximum [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Volatility	31.80%	44.80%
Risk free interest rate	1.80%	1.26%
Expected life in years	'5 years 1 month	'5 years 1 month

StockBased_Compensation_Detail4

Stock-Based Compensation (Detail) - (Table 5) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]	'	'
Outstanding at January 1, 2012	'	3,373,000
Outstanding at January 1, 2012 (in Dollars per share)	'	$17.01
Granted	'	449,000
Granted (in Dollars per share)	'	$34.97
Exercised	'	-176,000
Exercised (in Dollars per share)	'	$16.71
Cancelled/Forfeited	'	-81,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	'	$26.93
Outstanding at June 30, 2012	3,565,000	3,565,000
Outstanding at June 30, 2012 (in Dollars per share)	$19.06	$19.06
Outstanding at June 30, 2012	'3 years 2 months	'
Outstanding at June 30, 2012 (in Dollars)	$46,981	$46,981
Exercisable at June 30, 2012	2,442,000	2,442,000
Exercisable at June 30, 2012 (in Dollars per share)	$14.22	$14.22
Exercisable at June 30, 2012	'2 years 4 months	'
Exercisable at June 30, 2012 (in Dollars)	$43,988	$43,988

StockBased_Compensation_Detail5

Stock-Based Compensation (Detail) - (Table 6) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]	'	'
Non-vested at January 1	4,257,000	4,333,500
Non-vested at January 1 (in Dollars per share)	$24.24	$23.16
Granted	168,000	425,000
Granted (in Dollars per share)	$35.05	$29.07
Vested	-244,000	-340,500
Vested (in Dollars per share)	$24.64	$24.92
Forfeited	-2,000	-37,000
Forfeitures (in dollars per share)	$27.03	$21.49
Non-vested at March 31	4,179,000	4,381,000
Non-vested at March 31 (in Dollars per share)	$24.54	$24.14

StockBased_Compensation_Detail6

Stock-Based Compensation (Detail) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 03, 2012	Feb. 08, 2012	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	25-May-12	22-May-09	27-May-07	26-May-06
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized	'	'	23,466,000	'	23,466,000	'	23,466,000	13,716,000	5,231,250	4,050,000
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Vested In Period	'	'	32,072	72,440	462,846	979,436	'	'	'	'
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Exercisable During Period Weighted Average Exercise Price (in Dollars per share)	'	'	$25.69	$16.90	$21.48	$12.58	'	'	'	'
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award Equity Options Nonvested Number	'	'	1,123,000	'	1,123,000	'	'	'	'	'
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized	'	'	$8,312,061	'	$8,312,061	'	'	'	'	'
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	'	'	'2 years 9 months 26 days	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Nonvested Restricted Stock Awards Total Compensation Cost Not Yet Recognized	'	'	$80,892	'	$80,892	'	'	'	'	'
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Nonvested Restricted Awards Total Compensation Cost Not Yet Recognized Period For Recognition	'	'	'8 years 1 month	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction Restricted Shares Granted During The Period	1,893,342	1,463,057	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Common Stock [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share Price	21.13	27.34	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'

Acquisitions_Detail

Acquisitions (Detail) (USD $)	0 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 24, 2014	Aug. 13, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Goodwill	'	'	$144,972,000	$96,132,000	$96,579,000
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred	'	56,872,000	'	'	'
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross	15,000,000	61,488,000	'	'	'
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired	'	'	6,750,000	'	'
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, High	'	5,000,000	'	'	'
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, at Fair Value	'	4,616,000	17,082,000	24,100,000	30,377,000
Dolce Vita [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents	'	2,517,000	'	'	'
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Other	'	400,000	'	'	'
Business Combination, Acquired Receivables, Fair Value	'	11,872,000	'	'	'
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Inventory	'	11,498,000	'	'	'
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment	'	1,849,000	'	'	'
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets	'	1,480,000	'	'	'
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable	'	-13,298,000	'	'	'
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Other	'	-2,934,000	'	'	'
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities	'	-787,000	'	'	'
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net	'	12,597,000	'	'	'
Goodwill	'	48,891,000	'	'	'
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net	'	$61,488,000	'	'	'

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets2

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Detail) - (Table 1) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014
Wholesale Footwear [Member]	'
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'
Balance at January 1, 2012	$37,591
Acquisition of SM Canada	49,040
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments	-186
Balance at June 30, 2012	86,445
Wholesale Accessories [Member]	'
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'
Balance at January 1, 2012	49,324
Acquisition of SM Canada	0
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments	0
Balance at June 30, 2012	49,324
Retail [Member]	'
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'
Balance at January 1, 2012	9,217
Acquisition of SM Canada	0
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments	-14
Balance at June 30, 2012	9,203
Net Carrying Amount [Member]	'
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'
Balance at January 1, 2012	96,132
Acquisition of SM Canada	49,040
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments	-200
Balance at June 30, 2012	$144,972

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets3

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Detail) - (Table 2) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014
Re-acquired right [Member]	'
Cost Basis	$35,200
Accumulated amortization	3,924
Net Carrying Amount	31,276
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Estimated Useful Life	'indefinite
Trademarks [Member]	'
Cost Basis	80,938
Accumulated amortization	0
Net Carrying Amount	80,938
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Estimated Useful Life	'indefinite
Total [Member]	'
Cost Basis	156,121
Accumulated amortization	26,245
Net Carrying Amount	129,876
Trade names [Member]	'
Cost Basis	4,590
Accumulated amortization	2,173
Net Carrying Amount	2,417
Customer relationships [Member]	'
Estimated Lives	'10 years
Cost Basis	27,339
Accumulated amortization	12,449
Net Carrying Amount	14,890
Licensing agreements [Member]	'
Cost Basis	5,600
Accumulated amortization	5,600
Net Carrying Amount	0
Non-compete agreement [Member]	'
Estimated Lives	'5 years
Cost Basis	2,440
Accumulated amortization	2,085
Net Carrying Amount	355
Other [Member]	'
Estimated Lives	'3 years
Cost Basis	14
Accumulated amortization	14
Net Carrying Amount	0
Total [Member]	'
Cost Basis	39,983
Accumulated amortization	22,321
Net Carrying Amount	$17,662
Minimum [Member] | Trade names [Member]	'
Estimated Lives	'6 years
Minimum [Member] | Licensing agreements [Member]	'
Estimated Lives	'3 years
Maximum [Member] | Trade names [Member]	'
Estimated Lives	'10 years
Maximum [Member] | Licensing agreements [Member]	'
Estimated Lives	'6 years

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets4

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Detail) - (Table 3) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]	'
2013 (remaining nine months)	$804
2014	3,086
2015	2,782
2016	2,542
2017	2,401
Thereafter	6,047
Total	$17,662

Derivative_Instruments_Derivat

Derivative Instruments Derivative Instruments (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Derivative Instruments [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure	$194	'	$194	'
Accumulated Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedging Instruments	142	102	142	102
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Net	$40	$275	$53	$0

Operating_Segment_Information_1

Operating Segment Information (Detail) - (Table 1) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
30-Sep-14	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales to external customers	$391,992,000	$394,791,000	$992,331,000	$971,341,000	'
Gross profit	136,097,000	139,703,000	351,505,000	352,878,000	'
Commissions and licensing fees – net	5,103,000	4,937,000	11,461,000	13,002,000	'
Income (loss) from operations	59,333,000	68,097,000	135,638,000	150,146,000	'
Segment assets	934,532,000	907,141,000	934,532,000	907,141,000	880,241,000
Capital expenditures	4,583,000	5,707,000	12,605,000	16,366,000	'
Wholesale Footwear [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
30-Sep-14	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales to external customers	273,210,000	272,653,000	685,314,000	661,032,000	'
Gross profit	82,792,000	84,669,000	209,485,000	203,520,000	'
Commissions and licensing fees – net	0	0	0	0	'
Income (loss) from operations	41,308,000	45,988,000	97,973,000	95,614,000	'
Segment assets	658,011,000	547,324,000	658,011,000	547,324,000	'
Wholesale Accessories [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
30-Sep-14	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales to external customers	70,044,000	73,258,000	172,759,000	170,163,000	'
Gross profit	24,597,000	25,591,000	62,403,000	62,827,000	'
Commissions and licensing fees – net	0	0	0	0	'
Income (loss) from operations	13,010,000	13,643,000	29,284,000	30,529,000	'
Segment assets	102,955,000	206,176,000	102,955,000	206,176,000	'
Total Wholesale [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
30-Sep-14	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales to external customers	343,254,000	345,911,000	858,073,000	831,195,000	'
Gross profit	107,389,000	110,260,000	271,888,000	266,347,000	'
Commissions and licensing fees – net	0	0	0	0	'
Income (loss) from operations	54,318,000	59,631,000	127,257,000	126,143,000	'
Segment assets	760,966,000	753,500,000	760,966,000	753,500,000	'
Capital expenditures	2,026,000	2,214,000	6,253,000	6,036,000	'
Retail [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
30-Sep-14	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales to external customers	48,738,000	48,880,000	134,258,000	140,146,000	'
Gross profit	28,708,000	29,443,000	79,617,000	86,532,000	'
Commissions and licensing fees – net	0	0	0	0	'
Income (loss) from operations	-88,000	3,529,000	-3,080,000	11,002,000	'
Segment assets	128,213,000	118,151,000	128,213,000	118,151,000	'
Capital expenditures	2,557,000	3,493,000	6,352,000	10,330,000	'
First Cost Member	'	'	'	'	'
30-Sep-14	'	'	'	'	'
Commissions and licensing fees – net	3,101,000	2,974,000	6,076,000	7,144,000	'
Income (loss) from operations	3,101,000	2,974,000	6,076,000	7,144,000	'
Segment assets	45,353,000	35,490,000	45,353,000	35,490,000	'
Capital expenditures	0	0	0	0	'
Licensing [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
30-Sep-14	'	'	'	'	'
Commissions and licensing fees – net	2,002,000	1,963,000	5,385,000	5,858,000	'
Income (loss) from operations	2,002,000	1,963,000	5,385,000	5,858,000	'
Segment assets	0	0	0	0	'
Capital expenditures	0	0	0	0	'
Domestic [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
30-Sep-14	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales to external customers	357,349,000	358,274,000	908,168,000	887,547,000	'
International [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
30-Sep-14	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales to external customers	$34,643,000	$36,517,000	$84,163,000	$83,794,000	'

Operating_Segment_Information_2

Operating Segment Information (Detail) - (Table 2) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Domestic	$391,992	$394,791	$992,331	$971,341
Geographical [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Domestic	87,982	90,988	247,302	249,234
International [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Domestic	34,643	36,517	84,163	83,794
Domestic [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Domestic	$357,349	$358,274	$908,168	$887,547