Steven Madden (SHOO) 10-K 26 Feb 15 2014 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Feb. 26, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	STEVEN MADDEN, LTD.
Document Type	10-K
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-19
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		63,671,301
Entity Public Float			$2,230,508,000
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Entity Central Index Key	913241
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	31-Dec-14
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$81,450,000	$180,275,000
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $2,680 and $2,594	54,778,000	41,873,000
Factor accounts receivable, net of allowances of $20,883 and $17,818	139,816,000	143,550,000
Inventories	92,677,000	73,696,000
Marketable securities – available for sale	31,198,000	20,591,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	17,131,000	17,194,000
Prepaid taxes	11,051,000	7,199,000
Deferred taxes	14,125,000	12,267,000
Total current assets	442,226,000	496,645,000
Notes receivable	1,878,000	3,171,000
Note receivable – related party	3,328,000	3,581,000
Property and equipment, net	68,905,000	56,606,000
Deposits and other	10,036,000	3,276,000
Marketable securities – available for sale	90,446,000	91,267,000
Goodwill – net	154,759,000	96,132,000
Intangibles – net	139,657,000	129,563,000
Total Assets	911,235,000	880,241,000
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	92,635,000	99,126,000
Accrued expenses	67,828,000	37,099,000
Contingent Consideration, Liability, Current Portion	11,455,000	10,695,000
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability	27,178,000	24,100,000
Accrued incentive compensation	5,673,000	7,583,000
Total current liabilities	177,591,000	154,503,000
Deferred rent	11,573,000	9,435,000
Deferred taxes	24,706,000	13,224,000
Other liabilities	658,000	139,000
Total Liabilities	241,706,000	201,401,000
Commitments, contingencies and other
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Common stock – $.0001 par value, 135,000 shares authorized, 83,491 and 82,941 shares issued, 63,625 and 67,336 shares outstanding	6,000	7,000
Additional paid-in capital	275,039,000	247,858,000
Retained earnings	783,904,000	672,044,000
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-12,752,000	-6,677,000
Treasury stock – 19,866 and 15,605 shares at cost	-376,942,000	-234,715,000
Total Steven Madden, Ltd. stockholders’ equity	669,255,000	678,517,000
Non-controlling interests	274,000	323,000
Total stockholders’ equity	669,529,000	678,840,000
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity	911,235,000	880,241,000
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

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Allowances for Accounts Receivable (in dollars)	$2,680	$2,594
Allowances for Due from Factors (in dollars)	$20,883	$17,818
Preferred stock-issued	0	0
Common stock par value	$0.00	$0.00
Common stock, shares authorized	135,000,000	135,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	83,491,000	82,941,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	63,625,000	67,336,000
Treasury stock-shares at cost	19,866,000	15,605,000
Preferred Class A [Member]
Preferred stock-par value	$0.00	$0.00
Preferred stock- shares authorized	5,000,000	5,000,000
Preferred Class B [Member]
Preferred stock-par value	$0.00	$0.00
Preferred stock- shares authorized	60,000	60,000

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$1,334,951	$1,314,223	$1,227,072
Cost of sales	865,951	831,847	771,370
Gross profit	469,000	482,376	455,702
Commission and licensing fee income b net	13,723	15,632	15,395
Operating expenses	-315,081	-295,223	-283,689
Provision for litigation	0	983	-8,432
Income from operations	167,642	203,768	178,976
Interest income	3,285	4,228	3,067
Interest Expense, Other	-211	-128	-49
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)	677	1,083	2,193
Income before provision for income taxes	171,393	208,951	184,187
Provision for income taxes	58,764	75,666	64,623
Net income	112,629	133,285	119,564
Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests	-749	-1,278	62
Net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd.	$111,880	$132,007	$119,626
Basic net income per share (in dollars per share)	$1.82	$2.04	$1.85
Diluted net income per share (in dollars per share)	$1.76	$1.98	$1.81
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)	61,451	64,583	64,529
Effect of dilutive securities b options/restricted stock (in shares)	2,225	2,253	1,726
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)	63,676	66,836	66,255

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$112,629	$133,285	$119,564
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment, Pre-tax	-6,238	-4,282	-21
Foreign currency translation adjustment, Tax	0	0	0
Foreign currency translation adjustment, Net	-6,238	-4,282	-21
Gains on cash flow hedging derivatives, Pre-tax	-2,081	-622	162
Gains on cash flow hedging derivatives, Tax	803	252	-75
Gains on cash flow hedging derivatives, Net	-1,278	-370	87
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, Pre-tax	2,362	-5,685	1,146
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, Tax	-921	2,217	-447
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, Net	1,441	-3,468	699
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedging Instruments	-1,278		87
Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pre-tax	-5,957	-10,589	1,287
Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax	-118	2,469	-522
Total Other Comprehensive Income(Loss), Net	-6,075	-8,120	765
Comprehensive income	106,554	125,165	120,329
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	-749	-1,278	62
Comprehensive income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd.	$105,805	$123,887	$120,391

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cha

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	($12,752)	($6,677)	$1,443	$678
Treasury Stock, Shares	19,866,000	15,605,000	12,605,000	12,605,000
Treasury Stock, Value	-376,942	-234,715	-132,543	132,543
Non-controlling interests	274	323	-180	-118
Common stock b $.0001 par value, 135,000 shares authorized, 83,491 and 82,941 shares issued, 63,625 and 67,336 shares outstanding	6	7	5	5
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Exercise of stock options (in Shares)	340,000	563,000	874,500
Exercise of stock options	4,943		9,271
Tax benefit from exercise of options	2,978		4,608
Tax Benefit from Stock Based Compensation	2,978	4,277	4,608
Issuance of fully vested restricted stock (in Shares)	210,000	582,000
Stock-based compensation	19,260	20,141	17,434
Unrealized holding gain on marketable securities net of taxes	1,441		699
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedging Instruments	-1,278		87
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders	-946	-775
Noncontrolling Interest in Operating Partnerships	148
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination	128
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	749	1,278	-62
Foreign currency translation adjustment	-6,238		-21
Net income	112,629	133,285	119,564
Balance (in Shares)	63,625,000	67,336,000
Balance	669,529	678,840	626,400	474,758
Additional paid-in capital	275,039	247,858	217,638	186,325
Retained earnings	783,904	672,044	540,037	420,411
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares	-4,261,000
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock	-142,228	-102,172	0
Noncontrolling Interest in Operating Partnerships	-20
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock	1
Common Stock [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Exercise of stock options (in Shares)		563,000	874,000
Exercise of stock options		2	0
Issuance of fully vested restricted stock (in Shares)			3,809,000
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures			0
Balance (in Shares)			69,191,000	64,508,000
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares		3,000,000
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Exercise of stock options		5,802	9,271
Tax benefit from exercise of options		4,277	4,608
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures			0
Stock-based compensation		20,141	17,434
Retained Earnings [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Exercise of stock options			0
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures			0
Net income	111,880	132,007	119,626
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Unrealized holding gain on marketable securities net of taxes		-3,468	699
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedging Instruments		-370
Foreign currency translation adjustment		-4,282	-21
Stockholders' Equity, Total [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Exercise of stock options		5,804
Tax benefit from exercise of options		4,277
Stock-based compensation		20,141
Unrealized holding gain on marketable securities net of taxes		-3,468
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedging Instruments		-370
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders		-775
Foreign currency translation adjustment		-4,282
Net income		133,285
Balance	669,529	678,840
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock		-102,172
Treasury Stock [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares		-3,000,000
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock	($142,227)	($102,172)

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cha1

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Parentheticals) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Unrealized holding gain on marketable securities-taxes	($921)	$2,217	($447)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax	803	252	-75
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Unrealized holding gain on marketable securities-taxes	921	2,217	447
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax	$803	$252	$75

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$112,629	$133,285	$119,564
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Stock-based compensation	19,260	20,141	17,434
Tax benefit from stock based compensation	-2,978	-4,277	-4,608
Depreciation and amortization	15,077	12,979	12,642
Loss on disposal of fixed assets	291	905	250
Impairment charges	0	0	5,932
Deferred taxes	2,875	7,106	1,528
Accrued interest on note receivable b related party	-156	0	509
Repayment of Notes Receivable from Related Parties	409
Deferred rent expense	2,769	1,914	1,538
Loss (gain) on sale of marketable securities	677	-1,083	-2,110
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability	-2,139	0	0
Changes in:
Accounts receivable	-144	33,672	20,182
Due from factor	3,734	-51,394	-31,965
Increase (Decrease) in Notes Receivable, Current	893	0	0
Inventories	-1,841	-10,013	-1,819
Prepaid expenses, prepaid taxes, deposits and other	-294	-8,484	1,557
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	3,777	20,837	11,956
Accrued incentive compensation	-1,910	-135	-9,163
Other liabilities	-61	0	-86
Net cash provided by operating activities	151,975	155,453	143,341
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	-18,341	-20,746	-20,102
Purchases of marketable securities	-137,348	-63,310	-63,822
Purchase of notes receivable	0	0	-1,562
Maturity/sale of marketable securities	128,663	43,675	46,447
Acquisitions	-81,885	0	-29,367
Net cash used in investing activities	-108,911	-40,381	-68,406
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	4,943	5,802	9,271
Tax benefit from the exercise of options	2,978	4,277	4,608
business combinations contingent liability payment	-8,475	-11,481	-22,867
Common stock purchased for treasury	-142,228	-102,172	0
Net cash provided by financing activities	-141,889	-103,574	-8,988
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	-98,825	11,498	65,947
Cash and cash equivalents b beginning of period	180,275	168,777	102,830
Cash and cash equivalents b end of period	81,450	180,275	168,777
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Interest	211	128	49
Income taxes	$49,829	$57,147	$52,711

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Basis of Reporting [Abstract]

Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]

[1]    Organization:

Steven Madden, Ltd. a Delaware corporation, and its subsidiaries, design, source, market and sell name brand and private label women's, men's and children's shoes, worldwide through its wholesale and retail channels under the Steve Madden Women's, Steve Madden Men's, Madden, Madden Girl, Steven, FREEBIRD by Steven, Superga (under license), Dolce Vita and Betsey Johnson brand names and through its wholesale channels under the Stevies and Report brand names. In addition, the Company designs, sources, markets and sells name brand and private label handbags and accessories to customers worldwide through its Wholesale Accessories segment, including the Big Buddha, Betsey Johnson, Betseyville, Cejon, Steve Madden and Steven by Steve Madden accessories brands. Revenue is generated predominantly through the sale of the Company's brand name and private label merchandise and certain licensed products. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company operated 160 (including four e-commerce websites) and 121 (including four e-commerce websites) retail stores, respectively. Revenue is subject to seasonal fluctuations. See Note P for operating segment information.

[2]    Principles of consolidation:

The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Steven Madden, Ltd. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries Steven Madden Retail, Inc., Diva Acquisition Corp., Adesso Madden, Inc., Stevies, Inc., Daniel M. Friedman and Associates, Inc., Big Buddha, Inc., the Topline Corporation, Cejon, Inc., SML Holdings S.a.r.l., SML Canada Acquisition Corp., Madden International Ltd., DMF International Ltd., Asean Corporation Ltd., Dolce Vita Holdings, Inc., Trendy Imports S.A de C.V., Comercial Diecesiette S.A. de C.V., Maximus Designer Shoes S.A. de C.V., BA Brand Holdings LLC and BAI Holding, LLC (collectively the "Company"). The accounts of Mad Love LLC, a joint venture in which the Company is the majority owner, and Dexascope Proprietary Ltd.. a joint venture in South Africa in which the Company is the majority owner, are included in the Consolidated Financial Statements with the other members' interests reflected in “Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests” in the Consolidated Statements of Income and “Non-controlling interests” in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. Certain adjustments were made to prior years' amounts to conform to the 2014 presentation.

[3]    Use of Estimates:

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("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.

[4]    Cash equivalents:

Cash equivalents at December 31, 2014 and 2013 amounted to approximately $2,280 and $102,247, respectively, and consisted of money market accounts held primarily at four brokerage companies. The Company considers all highly liquid instruments with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.

Note A – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

[5]    Marketable securities:

Marketable securities consist of corporate bonds, certificates of deposit and equities. The corporate bonds and certificates of deposit have maturities greater than three months and up to ten years at the time of purchase. 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) until realized. Amortization of premiums and discounts is included in interest income. For the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, the amortization of bond premiums was $558 and $661, respectively. The schedule of maturities at December 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:

Maturities as of

Maturities as of

31-Dec-14

31-Dec-13

1 Year or Less

1 to 10 Years

1 Year or Less

1 to 10 Years

Corporate bonds

$

11,363

$

90,446

$

4,078

$

82,888

Certificates of deposit

19,835

—

16,513

8,379

Total

$

31,198

$

90,446

$

20,591

$

91,267

For the year ended December 31, 2014, losses of $677 were reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income and recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income in Other Income as compared to gains of $1,083 for the year ended December 31, 2013.

[6]    Inventories:

Inventories, which consist of finished goods on hand and in transit, are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out method) or market.

[7]    Property and equipment:

Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation is computed utilizing the straight-line method based on estimated useful lives ranging from three to ten years. Leasehold improvements are amortized utilizing the straight-line method over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or the remaining lease term. Impairment losses are recognized for long-lived assets, including definite-lived intangibles, used in operations when indicators of impairment are present and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are not sufficient to recover the assets' carrying amount. Impairment losses are measured by comparing the fair value of the assets to their carrying amount.

[8]    Goodwill and intangible assets:

The Company's goodwill and indefinite lived intangible assets are not amortized, rather they are tested for impairment on an annual basis or more often if events or circumstances change that could cause these assets to become impaired. The Company completed its annual impairment tests on goodwill and intangible assets during the third quarter of 2014 and no impairments were recognized. Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are assessed for impairment using either a qualitative or quantitative approach. Where we use the qualitative assessment, first we determine if, based on qualitative factors, it is more likely than not that an impairment exists. Factors considered include historical financial performance, macroeconomic and industry conditions and legal and regulatory environment. If the qualitative assessment indicates that it is more likely than not that an impairment exists, then a quantitative assessment is performed. The quantitative assessment requires an analysis of several estimates including future cash flows or income consistent with management’s strategic business plans, annual sales growth rates and the selection of assumptions underlying a discount rate (weighted average cost of capital) based on market data available at the time.

Note A – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

The Company amortizes its intangible assets with definite useful lives over their estimated useful lives and reviews these assets for impairment. The Company is currently amortizing its acquired intangible assets with definite useful lives over periods typically from three to ten years.

[9]    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 stock subject to forfeiture. 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 back 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 the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, options to purchase approximately 290,000, 15,000 and 99,000 shares of common stock, respectively, have been excluded in the

calculation of diluted income per share as the result would have been anti-dilutive. For the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, all unvested restricted stock awards were dilutive.

[10]    Comprehensive Income:

Comprehensive income is the total of net earnings and all other non-owner changes in equity. Comprehensive income for the Company includes net income, foreign currency translation adjustments, cash flow hedging and unrealized gains and losses on marketable securities. The accumulated balances for each component of other comprehensive loss attributable to the Company are as follows:

2014

2013

Currency translation adjustment

$

(10,469

)

$

(3,310

)

Cash flow hedges, net of tax

(1,561

)

(283

)

Unrealized loss on securities, net of tax

(722

)

(3,084

)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

$

(12,752

)

$

(6,677

)

[11]    Advertising costs:

The Company expenses costs of print, radio and billboard advertisements as incurred. Advertising expense included in operating expenses amounted to approximately $13,872 in 2014, $11,529 in 2013 and $9,783 in 2012.

[12]    Revenue Recognition:

The Company recognizes revenue on wholesale sales when (i) 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, (ii) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (iii) the price is fixed and determinable and (iv) 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 generates commission income acting as a buying agent by arranging to manufacture private label shoes to the

Note A – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

specifications of its customers. The Company’s commission revenue also 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. In addition, under the terms of retail selling agreements, most of the 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 receivable on a quarterly basis.

[13]    Taxes Collected From Customers:

The Company accounts for certain taxes collected from its customers in accordance with the accounting guidance which permits companies to adopt a policy of presenting taxes in the income statement on either a gross basis (included in revenues and costs) or a net basis (excluded from revenues). Taxes within the scope of this accounting guidance would include taxes that are imposed on a revenue transaction between a seller and a customer, for example, sales taxes, use taxes, value-added taxes and some types of excise taxes. The Company has consistently recorded all taxes on a net basis.

[14]     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 majority of the product the Company accepts as returns relates to damaged products for which the Company’s costs are normally charged back to the responsible third-party factory. Such expenses are reflected in the financial statements as deductions to net sales.

[15]    Cost of Sales:

All costs incurred to bring finished products to the Company’s distribution center or to the customers’ freight forwarder and, in the Retail segment, the costs to bring products to the Company’s stores, are included in the cost of sales line on the Consolidated Statements of Income. These include the cost of finished products, purchase commissions, letter of credit fees, brokerage fees, sample expenses, custom duty, inbound freight, royalty payments on licensed products, labels and product packaging. All warehouse and distribution costs related to the Wholesale segments and freight to customers, if any, are included in the operating expenses line item of the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income. The Company’s gross margins may not be comparable to those of other companies in the industry because some companies may include warehouse and distribution costs, as well as other costs excluded from cost of sales by the Company, as a component of cost of sales, while other companies report on the same basis as the Company and include them in operating expenses.

Note A – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

[16]    Warehouse and shipping costs:

The Company includes all warehouse and distribution costs for the Wholesale segment in the Operating Expenses line on the Consolidated Statements of Income. For the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, the total warehouse and distribution costs included in Operating Expenses were $15,646, $14,887 and $14,140 respectively. Since the Company's standard terms of sales are “FOB Steve Madden warehouse,” the Company's wholesale customers absorb most shipping costs. Shipping costs to wholesale customers incurred by the Company are not considered significant and are included in the Operating Expense line in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

[17]    Employee benefit plan:

The Company maintains a tax-qualified 401(k) plan which is available to each of the Company's eligible employees who elect to participate after meeting certain length-of-service requirements. The Company made discretionary matching contributions of 50% of employees' contributions up to a maximum of 6% of employees' compensation which vest to the employees over a period of time. Total matching contributions to the plan for 2014, 2013 and 2012 were approximately $1,286, $1,259 and $1,206, respectively.

[18]    Derivative Instruments:

The Company uses derivative instruments to manage its exposure to cash-flow variability from foreign currency risk. Derivatives are carried on the balance sheet at fair value and included in prepaid expenses and other current assets or

accrued expenses. The Company applies cash flow hedge accounting for its derivative instruments. Net derivative gains and losses attributable to derivatives subject to cash flow hedge accounting reside in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and will be reclassified to earnings in future periods as the economic transactions to which the derivatives relate affect earnings. See Note L - Derivative Instruments.

[19]    Income Taxes:

The provision for income taxes is computed using the asset and liability method, under which deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities, and for operating losses and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the currently enacted tax rates that apply to taxable income in effect for the years in which those tax assets are expected to be realized or settled. The Company records a valuation allowance to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount that is believed more likely than not to be realized.

The Company recognizes the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such positions are then measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon settlement. See Note N - Income Taxes.

[20]    Share-based Compensation:

The Company recognizes expense related to share-based payment transactions in which it receives employee services in exchange for equity instruments of the Company. Share-based compensation cost for restricted stock units (“RSUs”) is measured based on the closing fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. Share-based compensation cost for stock options is measured at the grant date, based on the fair-value as calculated by the Black-Scholes-Merton (“BSM”) option-pricing model. The BSM option-pricing model incorporates various assumptions including expected volatility, estimated expected life and interest rates. The Company recognizes share-based compensation cost over the award’s requisite service period on a straight-line basis. The Company recognizes a benefit from share-based compensation in the Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity if an incremental tax benefit is realized. See Note I - Stock Based Compensation.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Acquisitions [Abstract]
Acqusitions	Acquisitions
	Blondo
	Subsequent to year end, on January 23, 2015 the Company acquired the trademarks and other intellectual property and related assets of Blondo, a fashion-oriented footwear brand specializing in waterproof leather boots, from Regence Footwear Inc. and 3074153 Canada Inc. for a purchase price of approximately $9,129.
	SM Mexico
	On December 30, 2014, the Company purchased all of the outstanding capital 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”). SM Mexico is a division of Grupo Dicanco, which has been the exclusive distributor of the Company's products in Mexico since 2005. The total purchase price for the acquisition was approximately $25,172, which is subject to a working capital adjustment. The total purchase price includes a cash payment at closing of $15,336, plus potential earn-out payments based on the achievement of certain earnings targets for each of the twelve month periods ending December 31, 2015 and 2016. The fair value of the contingent payments was estimated using the present value of management's projections of the financial results of SM Mexico during the earn-out period. At December 31, 2014, the Company estimated the fair value of the contingent consideration to be $9,836.
	The transaction was accounted for using the acquisition method required by GAAP. Accordingly, the assets and liabilities of SM Mexico 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:
	Accounts Receivable	$	890
	Inventory	4,760
	Fixed assets	1,525
	Other assets	4,065
	Accounts payable	(4,144		)
	Deposits & other	(1,241		)
	Total fair value excluding goodwill	5,855
	Goodwill	19,317
	Net assets acquired	$	25,172
	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.
	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 $62,146 which included a cash payment at closing of $56,872, plus an estimated working capital adjustment of $658 and 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
	Note B – Acquisitions (continued)
	was estimated using the present value of management's projections of the financial results of Dolce Vita during the earn-out period. At December 31, 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:
	Cash	$	1,481
	Accounts receivable	11,872
	Inventory	11,498
	Fixed assets	2,019
	Trade name	12,200
	Prepaid and other assets	1,289
	Accounts payable	(13,569		)
	Accrued expenses	(2,500		)
	Other liabilities	(1,355		)
	Total fair value excluding goodwill	22,935
	Goodwill	39,211
	Net assets acquired	$	62,146
	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.
	The unaudited pro forma consolidated revenues and earnings relating to the Dolce Vita and SM Mexico acquisitions for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 have not been presented as it is impracticable to provide due to lack of information from the sellers.
	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.

Due_To_and_From_Factor

Due To and From Factor	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 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 in amounts of up to 85% of the aggregate receivables submitted to Rosenthal. The agreement provides the Company with a $30,000 credit facility with a $15,000 sub-limit for letters of credit at an interest rate based, at the Company’s election, upon either the prime rate or LIBOR. As of December 31, 2014, no borrowings or letters of credit were outstanding. The Company also pays a fee based on a percentage of the gross invoice amount submitted to Rosenthal. Originally the fee was 0.275% of the gross invoice amount but, on July 10, 2012, the agreement was amended to reduce the fee to 0.25% of the gross invoice amount. On December 8, 2014, the fee was further reduced to 0.20% effective January 1, 2015. With respect to receivables related to the Company's private label business, the fee is 0.14% of the gross invoice amount. Rosenthal assumes the credit risk on a substantial portion of the receivables that the Company submits to it. 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. Rosenthal services the collection of the Company's accounts receivable. Funds collected by Rosenthal are applied against advances owed to Rosenthal (if any), and the balance is due and payable to the Company, net of any fees. The allowance against “factor receivables” is a projected provision based on certain formulas and prior approvals for markdowns, allowances, discounts, advertising and other deductions that customers may deduct against their payments.

Notes_Receivable_Notes_Receiva

Notes Receivable Notes Receivable (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Notes Receivables [Abstract]
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]	Notes Receivable
	As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, Notes Receivable were comprised of the following:
		December 31,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Due from seller of SM Canada (see below)	$	1,878	$	3,171
	On February 21, 2012, the Company purchased all of the assets 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, comprising SM Canada’s footwear, handbags and accessories wholesale and retail businesses. The transaction was completed for cash consideration of approximately $26,686, net of a working capital adjustment of $2,681, plus potential earn-out payments of up to a maximum of $38,000 Canadian dollars (which converted to approximately $37,327 U.S. dollars at the time of acquisition), in the aggregate, based on achievement of certain earnings targets for each of the 12-month periods ending on March 31, 2013 through 2017, inclusive. In connection with the acquisition, the Company provided an interest free loan to the seller of SM Canada in the principal amount of $3,107 Canadian dollars ($3,171 in U.S. dollars) pursuant to a promissory note. The note is payable in five annual installments due on the dates the five annual earn-out payments are paid. The first payment of principal was made subsequent to the year ended December 31, 2013 in January 2014. The second payment was made during the fourth quarter of 2014. To the extent the contingent consideration related to the earn-out is not achieved, the repayment terms of the note may result in less than the entire principal amount of the loan being paid. In such event, the unpaid principal amount of the note will be forgiven. The note was recorded net of the imputed interest, which will be amortized to income over the term of the note.

Note_Receivable_Related_Party

Note Receivable - Related Party	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Receivables [Abstract]
Note Receivable - Related Party	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
	Note E – Note Receivable – Related Party (continued)
	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 Consolidated Financial Statements. Due to the three-for-two stock split of the Company's common stock effected on May 3, 2010, the number of shares of the Company's common stock securing the loan increased from 510,000 shares to 765,000 shares. 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 555,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, retaining 210,000 shares with a total market value on that date of $6,798, as collateral for the loan. Additionally, pursuant to the three-for-two stock split of the Company's common stock effected on May 31, 2011, the number of shares of the Company's common stock securing the repayment of the loan increased from 210,000 shares to 315,000 shares and pursuant to the three-for-two stock split of the Company's common stock effected on October 1, 2013, the number of shares of the Company's common stock securing the repayment of the loan has increased from 315,000 shares to 472,500 shares. On December 31, 2014, the total market value of these shares was $15,040. Pursuant to the elimination of further interest accumulation under the Third Amended and Restated Note, the outstanding principal amount of the loan and the accrued interest as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 has been discounted to reflect imputed interest, which will be amortized over the remaining life of the loan. On December 31, 2014, the Company also recorded a charge in the amount of $409 to write-off the required one-tenth of the principal amount of the Third Amended and Restated Note, which was partially offset by $156 of accrued interest.

Fair_Value_Measurement

Fair Value Measurement	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 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”) provides guidance for 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 December 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
	Note F – Fair Value Measurement (continued)
					December 31, 2014
					Fair Value Measurements
					Using Fair Value Hierarchy
			Fair value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Assets:
	Cash equivalents		$	2,280	$	2,280	$	—	$	—
	Current marketable securities – available for sale (a)		31,198		31,198		—		—
	Note receivable – related party (b)		3,328		—		—		3,328
	Note receivable – Seller of SM Canada (c)		1,878		—		—		1,878
	Long-term marketable securities – available for sale (d)		90,446		90,446		—		—
	Total assets		$	129,130	$	123,924	$	—	$	5,206
	Liabilities:
	Forward contracts		$	2,334	$	—	$	2,334	$	—
	Contingent consideration (e)		38,633		—		—		38,633
	Total liabilities		$	40,967	$	—	$	2,334	$	38,633
	(a) Current marketable securities includes unrealized gains of $1 and unrealized losses of $145.
	(b) The decrease in the balance of the note receivable from related party is due to one-tenth forgiveness of $409 partially offset by accrued interest income of $156.
	(c) The decrease in the balance of the note receivable from seller of SM Canada is due to principal payments of $893 and $400 in foreign currency translation.
	(d) Long-term marketable securities includes unrealized gains of $11 and unrealized losses of $589.
	(e) The change in the contingent consideration is due to decreases related 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 and a decrease of $2,139 due to a change in estimate of expected payments. These were offset by the addition of earn-out payments to the seller of Dolce Vita of $4,616 and SM Mexico of $9,836.
					December 31, 2013
					Fair Value Measurements
					Using Fair Value Hierarchy
			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 – 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.
	Note F – Fair Value Measurement (continued)
	Forward contracts are entered into to manage the risk associated with the volatility of future cash flows denominated in Mexican pesos. Fair value of these instruments are based on observable market transactions of spot and forward rates.
	For the note receivable due from related party (see Note E) and due from the sellers of SM Canada (see Note D), the carrying value was determined to be the fair value, based upon their actual interest rates, which approximate current market interest rates.
	The Company has recorded a liability for potential contingent consideration in connection with the December 30, 2014 acquisition of SM Mexico (see Note B). Pursuant to the terms of an earn-out agreement between the Company and the seller of SM Mexico, earn-out payments will be due annually to the seller of SM Mexico based on the financial performance of SM Mexico for each of the twelve-month periods ending on December 31, 2015 and 2016, inclusive. The fair value of the contingent payments was estimated using the present value of management's projections of the financial results of SM Mexico during the earn-out period.
	The Company has recorded a liability for potential contingent consideration in connection with the August 13, 2014 acquisition of Dolce Vita (see Note B). 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 and 2016, inclusive, provided that the aggregate minimum earn-out payment 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.
	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 12-month periods ending on March 31, 2013 through 2017, inclusive. The earn-out payment of $3,315 for the period ended March 31, 2014 was paid in the second quarter of 2014. 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 Company has recorded a liability for potential contingent consideration in connection with the May 25, 2011 acquisition of 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 earn-out payment of $5,160 for the period ended June 30, 2014 was paid in the third quarter of 2014. The fair value of the contingent payments was estimated using the present value of management’s projections of the financial results of Cejon during the earn-out period.
	Accounting guidance permits entities to choose to measure financial instruments and certain other items at fair value that are not currently required to be measured at fair value. The accounting guidance also establishes presentation and disclosure requirements designed to facilitate comparisons between entities that chose different measurement attributes for similar assets and liabilities. The Company has elected not to measure any eligible items at fair value.
	The carrying value of certain financial instruments such as accounts receivable, factor accounts receivable 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. Fair value of the notes receivable held by the Company approximates their carrying value based upon their imputed or actual interest rate, which approximates applicable current market interest rates.

Property_and_Equipment_Notes

Property and Equipment (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Property and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]	Property and Equipment
	The major classes of assets and total accumulated depreciation and amortization are as follows:
		December 31,
		2014			2013
	Land and building	$	767		$	767
	Leasehold improvements	74,267			62,087
	Machinery and equipment	8,071			5,727
	Furniture and fixtures	7,257			6,498
	Computer equipment	42,177			38,664
		132,539			113,743
	Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(63,634		)	(57,137		)
	Property and equipment - net	$	68,905		$	56,606
	Depreciation and amortization expense related to property and equipment included in operating expenses amounted to approximately $8,377 in 2014, $8,858 in 2013 and $8,501 in 2012.

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 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 December 31, 2014 and 2013:
			Wholesale												Net Carrying
			Footwear				Accessories				Retail				Amount
	Balance at January 1, 2013		$	36,390			$	49,324			$	5,845			$	91,559
	Purchase accounting adjustment - Canada		1,686				—				3,496				5,182
	Translation and other		(485		)		—				(124		)		(609		)
	Balance at December 31, 2013		37,591				49,324				9,217				96,132
	Acquisition of Dolce Vita		39,211				—				—				39,211
	Acquisition of SM Mexico		10,732				—				8,585				19,317
	Translation and other		103				—				(4		)		99
	Balance at December 31, 2014		$	87,637			$	49,324			$	17,798			$	154,759
	Note H – Goodwill and Intangible Assets (continued)
	The following table details identifiable intangible assets as of December 31, 2014 and 2013:
			2014
			Estimated Lives		Cost Basis				Accumulated Amortization (1)				Net Carrying Amount
	Trade names		6–10 years		$	4,590			$	2,494			$	2,096
	Customer relationships		10 years		27,339				13,205				14,134
	License agreements		3–6 years		5,600				5,600				—
	Non-compete agreement		5 years		2,440				2,159				281
	Other		3 years		14				14				—
					39,983				23,472				16,511
	Re-acquired right		indefinite		35,200				5,192				30,008
	Trade names		indefinite		93,138				—				93,138
					$	168,321			$	28,664			$	139,657
	(1) Includes the effect of foreign currency translation related primarily to the changes in the Canadian dollar in relation to the U.S. dollar.
			2013
			Estimated Lives		Cost Basis				Accumulated Amortization (1)				Net Carrying Amount
	Trade names		6–10 years		$	4,590			$	2,059			$	2,531
	Customer relationships		10 years		27,339				10,424				16,915
	License agreements		3–6 years		5,600				5,600				—
	Non-compete agreement		5 years		2,440				1,853				587
	Other		3 years		14				14				—
					39,983				19,950				20,033
	Re-acquired right		indefinite		35,200				2,558				32,642
	Trade names		indefinite		76,888				—				76,888
					$	152,071			$	22,508			$	129,563
	(1) Includes the effect of foreign currency translation related primarily to the changes in the Canadian dollar in relation to the U.S. dollar.
	The amortization of intangible assets amounted to $3,380 for 2014, $3,459 for 2013 and $3,305 for 2012 and is included in operating expenses on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Income. The estimated future amortization expense of purchased intangibles for the next five years is as follows:
	2015	$	3,023
	2016	2,725
	2017	2,490
	2018	2,351
	2019	2,276
	Thereafter	3,646
	Total	$	16,511

StockBased_Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation	Stock-Based Compensation
	In March 2006, the Board of Directors of the Company 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 Company's 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	(18,871,508	)
	Common stock available for grant of stock-based awards as of December 31, 2014	4,594,492
	In accordance with accounting guidance relating to stock-based compensation, the Company records compensation for all awards to employees based on the fair value of options and restricted stock on the date of grant. Equity-based compensation is included in operating expenses on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Income. For the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, total equity-based compensation was as follows:
		Years Ended December 31,
		2014				2013			2012
	Restricted stock	$	15,007			$	15,097		$	11,622
	Stock options	4,253				5,044			5,812
	Total	$	19,260			$	20,141		$	17,434
	The Company classifies cash flows resulting from the tax benefits from tax deductions in excess of the compensation costs recognized for those options (tax benefits) as financing cash flows. For the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, the Company realized a tax benefit from stock-based compensation of $2,978, $4,277 and $4,608, respectively.
	Stock Options
	The total intrinsic value of options exercised during 2014, 2013 and 2012 amounted to $6,351, $8,016 and $15,386 respectively. During the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, 537,276 options with a weighted average exercise price of $21.19, 1,061,513 options with a weighted average exercise price of $12.91 and 1,243,500 options with a weighted average exercise price of $12.77 vested, respectively. As of December 31, 2014, there were unvested options relating to 1,075,325 shares of common stock with a total of $7,520 of unrecognized compensation cost and an average vesting period of 2.7 years.
	The Company uses the Black-Scholes-Merton 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 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:
	Note I – Stock-Based Compensation (continued)
			2014		2013		2012
	Volatility		27% to 32%		31% to 45%		40% to 47%
	Risk-free interest rate		1.06% to 1.80%		0.37% to 1.38%		0.47% to 0.87%
	Expected life in years		3 to 5		4 to 5		3 to 5
	Dividend yield		0.00%		0.00%		0.00%
	Weighted average fair value		$9.90		$10.21		$9.43
	Activity relating to stock options granted under the Company’s plans and outside the plans during the three years ended December 31, 2014 is as follows:
			Number of Shares			Weighted Average Exercise Price			Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
	Outstanding at January 1, 2012		4,054,500			$	11.86
	Granted		354,000			27.09
	Exercised		(874,500	)		10.61
	Cancelled/Forfeited		(130,500	)		13.4
	Outstanding at December 31, 2012		3,403,500			13.71
	Granted		584,000			30.03
	Exercised		(563,000	)		10.28
	Cancelled/Forfeited		(51,500	)		22.32
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013		3,373,000			17.01
	Granted		489,500			34.69
	Exercised		(340,000	)		14.57
	Cancelled/Forfeited		(94,500	)		28.77
	Outstanding at December 31, 2014		3,428,000			$	19.48		3.0 years		$	43,999
	Exercisable at December 31, 2014		2,353,000			$	14.51		2.1 years		$	40,811
	The following table summarizes information about stock options at December 31, 2014:
		Options Outstanding						Options Exercisable
	Range of Exercise Price	Number Outstanding			Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in Years)		Weighted Average Exercise Price	Number Exercisable			Weighted Average Exercise Price
	$3.65 to $8.72	1,000,000			0.8		$5.61	1,000,000			$5.61
	$9.50 to $14.99	95,000			2.2		13.87	76,000			13.7
	$15.29 to $20.86	769,000			2.4		17.08	645,000			16.84
	$21.17 to $26.95	431,000			3.7		24.54	415,000			24.59
	$27.03 to $38.96	1,133,000			5.3		31.9	217,000			29.66
		3,428,000			3		$19.48	2,353,000			$14.51
	Note I – Stock-Based Compensation (continued)
	Restricted Stock
	The following table summarizes restricted stock activity during the three years ended December 31, 2014:
			Number of Shares			Weighted Average Fair Value at Grant Date
	Outstanding at January 1, 2012		1,006,500			$	16.96
	Granted		3,670,500			24.23
	Vested		(340,500	)		16.33
	Forfeited		(3,000	)		25.4
	Outstanding at December 31, 2012		4,333,500			23.16
	Granted		434,000			29.21
	Vested		(473,500	)		19.65
	Forfeited		(37,000	)		18.82
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013		4,257,000			24.24
	Granted		182,000			34.88
	Vested		(345,000	)		24.11
	Forfeited		(27,000	)		29.34
	Outstanding at December 31, 2014		4,067,000			$	24.69
As of December 31, 2014, there was $77,484 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 7.9 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. The fair value of the restricted stock that vested during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $8,317, $9,306 and $5,553, respectively.
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 amended employment agreement, 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 prior grant.

Preferred_Stock_Notes

Preferred Stock (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Preferred Stock [Abstract]
Preferred Stock [Text Block]	Preferred Stock
	The Company has authorized 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock. The Board of Directors has designated 60,000 shares of such preferred stock as Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock (“Series A Preferred”). Holders of the shares of Series A Preferred are entitled to dividends equal to 1,000 times dividends declared or paid on the Company's common stock. Each share of Series A Preferred entitles the holder to 1,000 votes on all matters submitted to the holders of common stock. The Series A Preferred has a liquidation preference of $1,000 per share, and is not redeemable by the Company. No shares of preferred stock have been issued.

Share_Repurchases_Notes

Share Repurchases (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Share Repurchase Program [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. 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 repurchase. 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. 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. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2014, an aggregate of 4,260,868 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 $33.38, for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $142,228. As of December 31, 2014, approximately $49,764 remained available for future repurchases under the Share Repurchase Program. Subsequent to the year ended December 31, 2014, on February 20, 2015, the Board of Directors approved the extension of the Share Repurchase Program for an additional $150,000 in repurchases of the Company's common stock.

Derivative_Instruments_Notes

Derivative Instruments (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Derivative Instruments [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 will be used to mitigate the impact of exchange rate fluctuations on forecasted purchases of inventory from Mexico and are designated as cash flow hedging instruments. The Company enters into forward contracts with terms of no more than two years. As of December 31, 2014, the fair value of the Company's foreign currency derivatives, which is included on the Consolidated Balance Sheet in accrued expenses, is $2,334. As of December 31, 2014, $1,561 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 at the same time the hedged items affect earnings. As of December 31, 2013, the fair value of the Company's foreign currency derivatives, which is included on the Consolidated Balance Sheet in prepaid expenses and other current assets, was $460. As of December 31, 2013, $283 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 at the same time the hedged items affect earnings. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, none of the Company's hedging activities were considered ineffective and thus no gains and losses relating to ineffectiveness on its hedging activities were recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income. For the year ended December 31, 2014 losses of $81 were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income and recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income in cost of sales as compared to gains of $656 for the year ended December 31, 2013.

Operating_Leases_Notes

Operating Leases (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Operating Leases [Abstract]
Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Text Block]	Operating Leases
	The Company leases office, showroom, warehouse and retail facilities under noncancelable operating leases with terms expiring at various times through 2023. Future minimum annual lease payments under noncancelable operating leases consist of the following at December 31:
	2015	$	36,797
	2016	49,049
	2017	34,290
	2018	30,862
	2019	27,880
	Thereafter	78,895
	Total	$	257,773
	A majority of the retail store leases provide for contingent rental payments if gross sales exceed certain targets. In addition, many of the leases contain rent escalation clauses to compensate for increases in operating costs and real estate taxes. Rent expense for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was approximately $43,608, $38,527 and $33,073, respectively. Included in such amounts are contingent rents of $84, $140 and $169 in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Note M - Operating Leases (continued)
	Rent expense is calculated by amortizing total base rental payments (net of any rental abatements, construction allowances and other rental concessions), on a straight-line basis, over the lease term. Accordingly, rent expense charged to operations differs from rent paid resulting in the Company recording deferred rent.

Income_Taxes_Notes

Income Taxes (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes
	The components of income before income taxes are as follows:
		2014				2013				2012
	Domestic	$	85,988			$	125,772			$	123,691
	Foreign	85,405				83,179				60,496
		$	171,393			$	208,951			$	184,187
	The income tax provision (benefit) consists of the following:
		2014				2013				2012
	Current:
	Federal	$	29,933			$	41,334			$	41,280
	State and local	4,244				11,265				10,319
	Foreign	15,167				14,385				11,035
		49,344				66,984				62,634
	Deferred:
	Federal	10,229				8,815				2,272
	State and local	(2,014		)		(667		)		(396		)
	Foreign	1,205				534				113
		9,420				8,682				1,989
		$	58,764			$	75,666			$	64,623
	A reconciliation between taxes computed at the federal statutory rate and the effective tax rate is as follows:
		December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Income taxes at federal statutory rate	35	%		35	%		35	%
	Effects of foreign operations	(2.7	)		(1.7	)		(3.3	)
	State and local income taxes - net of federal income tax benefit	1.1			3			3.4
	Nondeductible items	0.2			0.1			0.1
	Valuation allowance (reversal)	(0.1	)		—			(0.3	)
	Other	0.8			(0.2	)		0.2
	Effective rate	34.3	%		36.2	%		35.1	%
	The Company applies the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that are expected to be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse.
	Note N - Income Taxes (continued)
	In accordance with accounting guidance, the Company has opted to classify interest and penalties that would accrue according to the provisions of relevant tax law as income tax expense on the Consolidated Statements of Income. The Company determines the amount of interest expense to be recognized by applying the applicable statutory rate of interest to the difference between the tax position recognized and the amount previously taken or expected to be taken on a tax return. The Company's tax years 2011 through 2014 remain open to examination by most taxing authorities. The Company has no unrecognized tax benefits recorded as of December 31, 2014 and 2013.
	The components of deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
		December 31,
		2014				2013
	Current deferred tax assets (liabilities):
	Receivable allowances	$	8,663			$	8,024
	Inventory	2,119				1,932
	Unrealized (gain) loss	955				(23		)
	Accrued expenses	798				499
	Other	1,590				1,835
	Gross current deferred tax asset	14,125				12,267
	Non-current deferred tax assets (liabilities):
	Depreciation and amortization	(10,122		)		(5,033		)
	Deferred compensation	14,146				10,827
	Unremitted earnings of foreign subsidiaries	(29,268		)		(20,748		)
	Deferred rent	4,134				3,741
	Amortization of goodwill	(3,858		)		(3,293		)
	Unrealized loss (gain)	222				1,226
	Other	40				56
		(24,706		)		(13,224		)
	Net deferred tax (liabilities) assets	$	(10,581	)		$	(957	)
	The Company's consolidated financial statements provide for any related tax liability on amounts that may be repatriated from foreign operations, aside from undistributed earnings of certain of the Company's foreign subsidiaries that are intended to be indefinitely reinvested in operations outside the U.S. The deferred tax liability of $29,268 and $20,748 for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, reflects the amounts that may be repatriated from foreign operations. The total amount of indefinitely reinvested earnings of foreign subsidiaries as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $64,147 and $42,750, respectively. Accordingly, no provision has been made for United States income taxes that may become payable if those undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries are paid as dividends. If such amounts were not indefinitely reinvested, the Company would incur approximately $11,867 in taxes that were not previously provided for in our consolidated statements of income.

Commitments_Contingencies_and_

Commitments, Contingencies and Other	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments, Contingencies and Other	Commitments, Contingencies and Other
	[1]    Legal Proceedings:
	(a)	On August 10, 2005, following the conclusion of an audit of the Company conducted by auditors for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“U.S. Customs”) during 2004 and 2005, U.S. Customs issued a report that asserts that certain commissions that the Company treated as “buying agents’ commissions” (which are non-dutiable) should be treated as “selling agents’ commissions” and hence are dutiable. Subsequently, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement notified the Company’s legal counsel that a formal investigation of the Company’s importing practices had been commenced as a result of the audit. In September 2007, U.S. Customs notified the Company that it had finalized its assessment of the underpaid duties at $1,400. The Company, with the advice of legal counsel, evaluated the liability in the case, including additional duties, interest and penalties, and believed that it was not likely to exceed $3,045, and accordingly, a liability for this amount was recorded as of December 31, 2009. The Company contested the conclusions of the U.S. Customs audit and filed a request for review and issuance of rulings thereon by U.S. Customs Headquarters, of Regulations and Rulings, under internal advice procedures. On September 20, 2010, U.S. Customs issued a ruling in the matter, concluding that the commissions paid by the Company pursuant to buying agreements entered into by the Company and one of its two buying agents under review were bona fide buying-agent commissions and, therefore, were non-dutiable. With respect to the second buying agent, U.S. Customs also ruled that beginning in February 2002, commissions paid by the Company were bona fide buying agent commissions and, therefore, were
	non-dutiable. However, U.S. Customs found that the Company’s pre-2002 buying agreements with the second agent were legally insufficient to substantiate a buyer-buyer’s agent relationship between the Company and the agent and that commissions paid to the second agent under such buying agreements, in fact, were dutiable. On the basis of the U.S. Customs ruling, the Company reevaluated the liability in the case and believes that it is not likely to exceed $1,248 and the liability was reduced from $3,045 to such amount as of September 30, 2010.
	On November 21, 2011, U.S. Customs issued a pre-penalty notice to the Company in which it alleges that gross negligence by the Company resulted in an underpayment of duties with respect to certain pre-2002 buying agreements and claims that the Company owes $342 as an additional duty and $1,367 in monetary penalties. In its February 16, 2012 response to the pre-penalty notice, the Company submitted that it owes no additional duty and, further, did not through negligence or gross negligence fail to pay any duty or engage in conduct amounting to either gross negligence or negligence. The Company requested that U.S. Customs withdraw its proposal to issue a notice of penalty and take no further adverse action against the Company. In the event that U.S. Customs is not inclined to withdraw the pre-penalty notice after review of the Company’s response, the Company has requested the opportunity to make an oral presentation to U.S. Customs prior to the issuance of a notice of penalty. On June 26, 2014, the Company’s counsel met with U.S. Customs officials and, following the meeting, counsel submitted to U.S Customs a letter and the Company’s check in the amount of $342, representing the Company’s Offer in Compromise of the proposed government claim. In the event that U.S. Customs determines to issue a notice of penalty, the Company intends to file a petition for relief requesting a reduction of the level of culpability and mitigation of the penalty amount assessed. The maximum total amount of damages, including penalty, related to this matter is approximately $1,700 for which the Company has accrued $1,248.
	(d)	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.
	[2]    Employment agreements:
	Robert Schmertz. The Company and Robert Schmertz, the Company’s Brand Director, are currently negotiating the terms of an employment agreement to replace Mr. Schmertz’s employment agreement that expired at the end of 2014. Pursuant to the terms of the expired employment agreement, which was effective from January 1, 2013 until December 31, 2014, Mr. Schmertz received an annual salary of $725 in 2014. Pursuant to the expired employment agreement, on January 4, 2013, Mr. Schmertz received a grant of 25,000 shares of the Company's common stock subject to certain restrictions. The restricted shares were issued under the Company's 2006 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended, and will
	Note O – Commitments, Contingencies and Other (continued)
	vest in five substantially equal annual installments over five years commencing on the first anniversary of the date of the grant.
	Edward R. Rosenfeld. On December 31, 2012, the Company entered into a new employment agreement with Edward R. Rosenfeld, the Company's Chief Executive Officer and the Chairman of the Board of Directors, to replace an existing employment agreement that expired on December 31, 2012. The agreement, which expires on December 31, 2015, provides for an approximate annual salary of $579 through December 31, 2013, $608 in 2014 and $638 in 2015. In addition, pursuant to his new employment agreement, Mr. Rosenfeld received a grant of 150,000 shares of the Company's common stock subject to certain restrictions. The restricted shares were issued under the Company's 2006 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended, and will vest in equal annual installments over a five-year period commencing on December 1, 2013. Additional compensation and bonuses, if any, are at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors.
	Steven Madden. On January 3, 2012, the Company and its Creative and Design Chief, Steven Madden, entered into an amendment, dated as of December 31, 2011, to Mr. Madden's existing employment agreement with the Company (the “Amended Madden Agreement”). The Amended Madden Agreement, which extends the term of Mr. Madden's employment through December 31, 2023, provides for an annual base salary of approximately $9,667 in 2014, approximately $11,917 in 2015 and approximately $10,698 in 2016 and in each year thereafter through the end of the term of employment. Effective in 2012, the Amended Madden Agreement eliminates the annual cash bonuses payable to Mr. Madden based on EBITDA and the annual cash bonus in relation to new business contained in Mr. Madden's previously existing employment agreement and provides that all future cash bonuses will be at the sole discretion of the Company's Board of Directors. Further, the Amended Madden Agreement eliminates the annual non-accountable expense allowance of up to $200 provided to Mr. Madden under the previously existing employment agreement. Pursuant to the Amended Madden Agreement, on February 8, 2012, Mr. Madden was granted 1,463,056 restricted shares of the Company's common stock valued at approximately $40,000, which will vest in equal annual installments over seven years commencing on December 31, 2017 through December 31, 2023, subject to Mr. Madden's continued employment with the Company on each such vesting date. Pursuant to the Amended Madden Agreement, on June 30, 2012, Mr. Madden exercised his right to receive an additional restricted stock award and, on July 3, 2012, was granted 1,893,342 restricted shares of the Company's common stock, which will vest in the same manner as the February 8, 2012 grant. As consideration for the additional restricted stock grant, Mr. Madden's annual base salary in years subsequent to 2012 have been reduced as follows: approximately $6,125 in 2014, approximately $8,250 in 2015 and approximately $7,026 in 2016 and in each year thereafter through the end of the term of employment. In addition to the opportunity for discretionary cash bonuses, the Amended Madden Agreement entitles Mr. Madden to an annual life insurance premium reimbursement of up to $200, as well as an annual stock option grant and the potential for an additional one-time stock option grant based upon achievement of certain financial performance criteria. The Amended Madden Agreement also provides for the elimination of interest accrued after December 31, 2011 on an outstanding loan in the original principal amount of $3,000 made by the Company to Mr. Madden, the extension of the maturity date of such loan until December 31, 2023, and the forgiveness of 1/10th of the principal amount of the loan, together with accrued interest, annually over a ten-year period commencing on December 31, 2014 for so long as Mr. Madden continues to be employed by the Company on each such December 31st.
	Arvind Dharia. On February 2, 2015, the Company and its Chief Financial Officer, Arvind Dharia, entered into an amendment of Mr. Dharia's existing employment agreement. The amendment, among other things, extends the term of Mr. Dharia's employment agreement until December 31, 2017 and increases his annual base salary to $582 effective January 1, 2015 through the remainder of the term. Pursuant to the amendment, on February 2, 2015, Mr. Dharia received a restricted stock award for 15,000 restricted shares of the Company's common stock, which will vest in substantially equal annual installments over a five-year period commencing on February 2, 2016 through February 2, 2020. The agreement, as amended, provides for an annual bonus to Mr. Dharia at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
	Amelia Newton Varela. Effective January 1, 2014, the Company entered into a new employment agreement with Amelia Newton Varela, the Company's Executive Vice President of Wholesale, to replace an existing employment agreement that expired at the end of 2013. The new agreement, which expires on December 31, 2016 provides for an annual salary
	Note O – Commitments, Contingencies and Other (continued)
	of $500 through December 31, 2016 and provides the opportunity for annual cash incentive bonuses. In addition, on February 3, 2014, Ms. Varela received an option to purchase 100,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price equal to the market price of the Company's common stock on the last trading day prior to the grant. The option will vest in equal annual installments over a four-year period commencing on the first anniversary of the grant date.
	Awadhesh Sinha. Effective January 1, 2014, the Company entered into a new employment agreement with Awadhesh Sinha, the Company's Chief Operating Officer, to replace an existing employment agreement that expired at the end of 2013. The new agreement, which remains in effect until December 31, 2016 provides for an annual salary of $600, $630, and $661 for the three years ended December 31, 2014, 2015, and 2016 and provides the opportunity for annual cash and share based incentive bonuses. In addition, on January 15, 2014, Mr. Sinha received a grant of 29,886 shares of restricted common stock, which will vest in equal annual installments over a three-year period on each of December 15, 2014, December 15, 2015, and December 15, 2016.
	[3]    Letters of credit:
	At December 31, 2014, the Company had open letters of credit for the purchase of imported merchandise of approximately $814.
	[4]    License agreements:
	On February 9, 2011, the Company entered into a license agreement with Basic Properties America Inc. and BasicNet S.p.A, under which the Company has the right to use the Superga® trademark in connection with the sale and marketing of women's footwear. The agreement requires the Company to pay the licensor a royalty equal to a percentage of net sales and a minimum royalty in the event that specified net sales targets are not achieved. The agreement was amended on April 11, 2013 extending the original agreement through December 31, 2022.
	In September 2009, the Company entered into a license agreement with Dualstar Entertainment Group, LLC, under which the Company has the right to use the Olsenboye® trademark in connection with the marketing and sale of footwear and accessories. The agreement required the Company to make royalty and advertising payments equal to a percentage of net sales and a minimum royalty and advertising payment in the event that specified net sales targets were not achieved. The initial term of the agreement, which expired on December 31, 2011, was extended until December 31, 2015. During 2014, the Company discontinued sales of the Olsenboye brand. The license agreement between the Company and Dualstar Entertainment Group LLC has been terminated and is of no further force or effect.
	On September 10, 2008, the Company entered into a license agreement with Dualstar Entertainment Group, LLC, under which the Company has the right to use the Elizabeth and James® trademark in connection with the sale and marketing of footwear. The agreement required the Company to make royalty and advertising payments equal to a percentage of net sales and a minimum royalty and advertising payment in the event that specified net sales targets were not achieved. The agreement was terminated by the Company in December of 2013 and a charge was recorded for the remainder of the guaranteed minimum payments. The cash outflows for the guaranteed minimum royalty will continue through the original contract expiration of March 31, 2015.
	On July 1, 2008, the Company entered into a license agreement with Jones Investment Co. Inc., under which the Company has the right to use the l.e.i.® trademark in connection with the sale and marketing of women's footwear exclusively to Wal-Mart. The agreement required the Company to pay the licensor a royalty and advertising payments equal to a percentage of net sales and a minimum royalty and advertising payment in the event that specified net sales targets are not achieved. The initial term of this agreement, which expired on December 31, 2011, was renewed for an additional three-year term, which expired on December 31, 2014.
	Future minimum royalty payments are $675 for 2015, $2,000 for 2016 through 2017, $2,000 for 2018 through 2019 and $3,000 for 2020 and after. Royalty expenses are included in the “cost of goods sold” section of the Company's Consolidated Statements of Income.
	Note O – Commitments, Contingencies and Other (continued)
	[5]    Related Party Transactions:
	On February 23, 2012, the Company entered into an agreement (the "2012 Consulting Agreement") with JLM Consultants, Inc., a company wholly-owned by John Madden, one of the Company's directors and the brother of Steven Madden, the Company's founder and Creative and Design Chief, which replaced an earlier consulting agreement (the "2004 Consulting Agreement") between the Company and JLM Consultants, Inc. that had expired by its terms on December 31, 2005 but under which JLM Consultants, Inc. had continued to provide consulting services for the consideration provided in the 2004 Consulting Agreement. Under the 2012 Consulting Agreement, Mr. Madden and JLM Consultants, Inc. will continue to provide consulting services with respect to the development of international sales of the Company. JLM Consultants, Inc. received fees and expenses of $1,240 in 2014 pursuant to the 2012 Consulting Agreement and $1,310 and $1,447 in 2013 and 2012, respectively, pursuant to the 2004 Consulting Agreement. Subsequent to 2011, Mr. Madden no longer receives fees for his service as a director of the Company.
	[6]    Concentrations:
	The Company maintains cash and cash equivalents with various major financial institutions which at times are in excess of the amount insured. In addition, the Company's marketable securities are principally held at four brokerage companies.
	During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company did not purchase more than 10% of its merchandise from any single supplier. Total product purchases from China for the year ended December 31, 2014 were approximately 89%.
	During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company did not purchase more than 10% of its merchandise from any single supplier. Total product purchases from China for the year ended December 31, 2013 were approximately 85%.
	During the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company did not purchase more than 10% of its merchandise from any single supplier. Total product purchases from China for the year ended December 31, 2012 were approximately 88%.
	For the year ended December 31, 2014, Target, Inc. represented 10.5% of net sales and 12.8% of total accounts receivable. The Company did not have any other customers who account for more than 10% of total net sales or 10% of total accounts receivable.
	For the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company did not have any customers who account for more than 10% of total net sales or 10% of total accounts receivable.
	For the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company did not have any customers who account for more than 10% of total net sales or 10% of total accounts receivable.
	Purchases are made primarily in United States dollars.
	Note O – Commitments, Contingencies and Other (continued)
	[7]    Valuation and qualifying accounts:
	The following is a summary of the allowance for chargebacks and doubtful accounts related to accounts receivable and the allowance for chargebacks related to the amount due from factor:
		Balance at Beginning of Year		Additions		Deductions		Balance at End of Year
	Year ended December 31, 2014
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	119	$	234	$	150	$	203
	Allowance for chargebacks	17,040		52,265		51,106		18,199
	Returns*	3,253		5,648		3,741		5,160
	Year ended December 31, 2013
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	30		399		310		119
	Allowance for chargebacks	18,108		41,812		42,880		17,040
	Returns*	4,299		702		1,748		3,253
	Year ended December 31, 2012
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	62		153		185		30
	Allowance for chargebacks	15,955		36,885		34,732		18,108
	Returns*	$	2,202	$	3,258	$	1,161	$	4,299
	* The return reserve does not take into consideration the Company's ability to resell returned products.
	The following is a summary of goodwill and the related accumulated amortization for the:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014		2013		2012
	Cost basis
	Balance at beginning of year	$	96,730	$	92,157	$	76,193
	Acquisitions and purchase price adjustments	58,627		4,573		15,964
	Balance at end of year	155,357		96,730		92,157
	Accumulated amortization
	Balance at beginning of year	598		598		598
	Balance at end of year	598		598		598
Goodwill - net	$	154,759	$	96,132	$	91,559
Legal Matters and Contingencies [Text Block]	[1]    Legal Proceedings:
	(a)	On August 10, 2005, following the conclusion of an audit of the Company conducted by auditors for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“U.S. Customs”) during 2004 and 2005, U.S. Customs issued a report that asserts that certain commissions that the Company treated as “buying agents’ commissions” (which are non-dutiable) should be treated as “selling agents’ commissions” and hence are dutiable. Subsequently, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement notified the Company’s legal counsel that a formal investigation of the Company’s importing practices had been commenced as a result of the audit. In September 2007, U.S. Customs notified the Company that it had finalized its assessment of the underpaid duties at $1,400. The Company, with the advice of legal counsel, evaluated the liability in the case, including additional duties, interest and penalties, and believed that it was not likely to exceed $3,045, and accordingly, a liability for this amount was recorded as of December 31, 2009. The Company contested the conclusions of the U.S. Customs audit and filed a request for review and issuance of rulings thereon by U.S. Customs Headquarters, of Regulations and Rulings, under internal advice procedures. On September 20, 2010, U.S. Customs issued a ruling in the matter, concluding that the commissions paid by the Company pursuant to buying agreements entered into by the Company and one of its two buying agents under review were bona fide buying-agent commissions and, therefore, were non-dutiable. With respect to the second buying agent, U.S. Customs also ruled that beginning in February 2002, commissions paid by the Company were bona fide buying agent commissions and, therefore, were
	non-dutiable. However, U.S. Customs found that the Company’s pre-2002 buying agreements with the second agent were legally insufficient to substantiate a buyer-buyer’s agent relationship between the Company and the agent and that commissions paid to the second agent under such buying agreements, in fact, were dutiable. On the basis of the U.S. Customs ruling, the Company reevaluated the liability in the case and believes that it is not likely to exceed $1,248 and the liability was reduced from $3,045 to such amount as of September 30, 2010.
	On November 21, 2011, U.S. Customs issued a pre-penalty notice to the Company in which it alleges that gross negligence by the Company resulted in an underpayment of duties with respect to certain pre-2002 buying agreements and claims that the Company owes $342 as an additional duty and $1,367 in monetary penalties. In its February 16, 2012 response to the pre-penalty notice, the Company submitted that it owes no additional duty and, further, did not through negligence or gross negligence fail to pay any duty or engage in conduct amounting to either gross negligence or negligence. The Company requested that U.S. Customs withdraw its proposal to issue a notice of penalty and take no further adverse action against the Company. In the event that U.S. Customs is not inclined to withdraw the pre-penalty notice after review of the Company’s response, the Company has requested the opportunity to make an oral presentation to U.S. Customs prior to the issuance of a notice of penalty. On June 26, 2014, the Company’s counsel met with U.S. Customs officials and, following the meeting, counsel submitted to U.S Customs a letter and the Company’s check in the amount of $342, representing the Company’s Offer in Compromise of the proposed government claim. In the event that U.S. Customs determines to issue a notice of penalty, the Company intends to file a petition for relief requesting a reduction of the level of culpability and mitigation of the penalty amount assessed. The maximum total amount of damages, including penalty, related to this matter is approximately $1,700 for which the Company has accrued $1,248.
	(d)	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	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 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, online retailers 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, online retailers and specialty stores. Our Wholesale Footwear and Wholesale Accessories segments, through our International business, derive revenue from Canada, Mexico and South Africa and, under special distribution arrangements, from Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, India, South and Central America and New Zealand. The Retail segment, through the operation of Company-owned retail stores in the United States, Canada, Mexico and 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 that 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. In the Licensing segment, the Company 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 P – Operating Segment Information (continued)
	Year ended	Wholesale Footwear		Wholesale Accessories		Total Wholesale		Retail		First Cost		Licensing		Corporate			Consolidated
	December 31, 2014:
	Net sales	$	882,355	$	246,608	$	1,128,963	$	205,988	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	1,334,951
	Gross profit	260,501		84,640		345,141		123,859		—		—		—			469,000
	Commissions and licensing fees – net	—		—		—		—		6,438		7,285		—			13,723
	Income from operations	106,290		38,773		145,063		8,856		6,438		7,285		—			167,642
	Depreciation and amortization					7,690		7,160		227		—		—			15,077
	Segment assets	$	526,420	$	190,237	716,657		146,927		47,651		—		—			911,235
	Capital expenditures					$	10,188	$	8,153	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	18,341
	December 31, 2013:
	Net sales	$	860,448	$	244,163	$	1,104,611	$	209,612	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	1,314,223
	Gross profit	263,864		89,307		353,171		129,205		—		—		—			482,376
	Commissions and licensing fees – net	—		—		—		—		7,988		7,644		$	—		15,632
	Income from operations	117,689		44,738		162,427		24,726		7,988		7,644		983			203,768
	Depreciation and amortization					6,659		5,542		116		—		662			12,979
	Segment assets	$	537,609	$	152,553	690,162		129,549		60,530		—		—			880,241
	Capital expenditures					$	9,276	$	11,470	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	20,746
	31-Dec-12
	Net sales	$	794,486	$	241,339	$	1,035,825	$	191,247	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	1,227,072
	Gross profit	249,547		87,055		336,602		119,100		—		—		—			455,702
	Commissions and licensing fees – net	—		—		—		—		7,778		7,617		—			15,395
	Income from operations	104,326		41,376		145,702		26,311		7,778		7,617		(8,432		)	178,976
	Depreciation and amortization					7,717		4,818		107		—		—			12,642
	Segment assets	$	511,011	$	138,602	649,613		101,674		52,752		—		—			804,039
	Capital expenditures					$	7,506	$	12,596	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	20,102
	Note P – Operating Segment Information (continued)
	Revenues by geographic area are as follows:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014		2013		2012
	Domestic (a)	$	1,222,721	$	1,200,797	$	1,133,077
	International	112,230		113,426		93,995
	Total	$	1,334,951	$	1,314,223	$	1,227,072
	(a) Includes revenues of $319,089, $315,154 and $261,759 for the years ended 2014, 2013 and 2012 related to sales to U.S. customers where the title is transferred outside the U.S. and the sale is recorded by our International subsidiary.

Quarterly_Results_of_Operation

Quarterly Results of Operations (unaudited) (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Quarterly Results of Operations (unaudited) [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]	Quarterly Results of Operations (unaudited)
	The following is a summary of the quarterly results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013:
		March 31,		June 30,		September 30,		December 31,
	2014:00:00
	Net sales	$	304,624	$	295,715	$	391,992	$	342,620
	Cost of sales	196,276		188,655		255,895		225,125
	Gross profit	108,348		107,060		136,097		117,495
	Commissions, royalty and licensing fee income - net	3,171		3,187		5,103		2,262
	Net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd.	$	23,637	$	28,002	$	39,248	$	20,993
	Net income per share:
	Basic	0.38		0.45		0.64		0.35
	Diluted	0.36		0.44		0.62		0.34
	2013:00:00
	Net sales	$	278,916	$	297,634	$	394,791	$	342,882
	Cost of sales	176,318		187,056		255,088		213,385
	Gross profit	102,598		110,578		139,703		129,497
	Commissions, royalty and licensing fee income - net	4,366		3,699		4,937		2,630
	Net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd.	$	23,400	$	28,956	$	43,992	$	35,659
	Net income per share:
	Basic	0.36		0.45		0.68		0.55
	Diluted	0.35		0.43		0.66		0.54

Recent_Accounting_Pronouncemen

Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Note R - 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.

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Basis of Reporting [Abstract]
Derivatives, Reporting of Derivative Activity [Policy Text Block]	[18]    Derivative Instruments:
	The Company uses derivative instruments to manage its exposure to cash-flow variability from foreign currency risk. Derivatives are carried on the balance sheet at fair value and included in prepaid expenses and other current assets or
	accrued expenses. The Company applies cash flow hedge accounting for its derivative instruments. Net derivative gains and losses attributable to derivatives subject to cash flow hedge accounting reside in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and will be reclassified to earnings in future periods as the economic transactions to which the derivatives relate affect earnings. See Note L - Derivative Instruments.
Nature of Operations [Text Block]	Organization:
	Steven Madden, Ltd. a Delaware corporation, and its subsidiaries, design, source, market and sell name brand and private label women's, men's and children's shoes, worldwide through its wholesale and retail channels under the Steve Madden Women's, Steve Madden Men's, Madden, Madden Girl, Steven, FREEBIRD by Steven, Superga (under license), Dolce Vita and Betsey Johnson brand names and through its wholesale channels under the Stevies and Report brand names. In addition, the Company designs, sources, markets and sells name brand and private label handbags and accessories to customers worldwide through its Wholesale Accessories segment, including the Big Buddha, Betsey Johnson, Betseyville, Cejon, Steve Madden and Steven by Steve Madden accessories brands. Revenue is generated predominantly through the sale of the Company's brand name and private label merchandise and certain licensed products. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company operated 160 (including four e-commerce websites) and 121 (including four e-commerce websites) retail stores, respectively. Revenue is subject to seasonal fluctuations. See Note P for operating segment information.
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Principles of consolidation:
	The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Steven Madden, Ltd. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries Steven Madden Retail, Inc., Diva Acquisition Corp., Adesso Madden, Inc., Stevies, Inc., Daniel M. Friedman and Associates, Inc., Big Buddha, Inc., the Topline Corporation, Cejon, Inc., SML Holdings S.a.r.l., SML Canada Acquisition Corp., Madden International Ltd., DMF International Ltd., Asean Corporation Ltd., Dolce Vita Holdings, Inc., Trendy Imports S.A de C.V., Comercial Diecesiette S.A. de C.V., Maximus Designer Shoes S.A. de C.V., BA Brand Holdings LLC and BAI Holding, LLC (collectively the "Company"). The accounts of Mad Love LLC, a joint venture in which the Company is the majority owner, and Dexascope Proprietary Ltd.. a joint venture in South Africa in which the Company is the majority owner, are included in the Consolidated Financial Statements with the other members' interests reflected in “Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests” in the Consolidated Statements of Income and “Non-controlling interests” in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Use of Estimates:
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("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.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Cash equivalents:
	Cash equivalents at December 31, 2014 and 2013 amounted to approximately $2,280 and $102,247, respectively, and consisted of money market accounts held primarily at four brokerage companies. The Company considers all highly liquid instruments with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.
Marketable Securities, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Marketable securities:
	Marketable securities consist of corporate bonds, certificates of deposit and equities. The corporate bonds and certificates of deposit have maturities greater than three months and up to ten years at the time of purchase. 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) until realized. Amortization of premiums and discounts is included in interest income. For the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, the amortization of bond premiums was $558 and $661, respectively. The schedule of maturities at December 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Inventories:
	Inventories, which consist of finished goods on hand and in transit, are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out method) or market.
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Property and equipment:
	Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation is computed utilizing the straight-line method based on estimated useful lives ranging from three to ten years. Leasehold improvements are amortized utilizing the straight-line method over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or the remaining lease term. Impairment losses are recognized for long-lived assets, including definite-lived intangibles, used in operations when indicators of impairment are present and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are not sufficient to recover the assets' carrying amount. Impairment losses are measured by comparing the fair value of the assets to their carrying amount.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Goodwill and intangible assets:
	The Company's goodwill and indefinite lived intangible assets are not amortized, rather they are tested for impairment on an annual basis or more often if events or circumstances change that could cause these assets to become impaired. The Company completed its annual impairment tests on goodwill and intangible assets during the third quarter of 2014 and no impairments were recognized.
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]	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 stock subject to forfeiture. 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 back 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 the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, options to purchase approximately 290,000, 15,000 and 99,000 shares of common stock, respectively, have been excluded in the
	calculation of diluted income per share as the result would have been anti-dilutive. For the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, all unvested restricted stock awards were dilutive.
Comprehensive Income Loss Policy	Comprehensive Income:
	Comprehensive income is the total of net earnings and all other non-owner changes in equity. Comprehensive income for the Company includes net income, foreign currency translation adjustments, cash flow hedging and unrealized gains and losses on marketable securities. The accumulated balances for each component of other comprehensive loss attributable to the Company are as follows:
		2014			2013
	Currency translation adjustment	$	(10,469	)	$	(3,310	)
	Cash flow hedges, net of tax	(1,561		)	(283		)
	Unrealized loss on securities, net of tax	(722		)	(3,084		)
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(12,752	)	$	(6,677	)
Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Advertising costs:
	The Company expenses costs of print, radio and billboard advertisements as incurred. Advertising expense included in operating expenses amounted to approximately $13,872 in 2014, $11,529 in 2013 and $9,783 in 2012.
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Revenue Recognition:
	The Company recognizes revenue on wholesale sales when (i) 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, (ii) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (iii) the price is fixed and determinable and (iv) 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 generates commission income acting as a buying agent by arranging to manufacture private label shoes to the
	Note A – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
	specifications of its customers. The Company’s commission revenue also 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. In addition, under the terms of retail selling agreements, most of the 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 receivable on a quarterly basis.
Revenue Recognition, Excise and Sales Taxes [Policy Text Block]	Taxes Collected From Customers:
	The Company accounts for certain taxes collected from its customers in accordance with the accounting guidance which permits companies to adopt a policy of presenting taxes in the income statement on either a gross basis (included in revenues and costs) or a net basis (excluded from revenues). Taxes within the scope of this accounting guidance would include taxes that are imposed on a revenue transaction between a seller and a customer, for example, sales taxes, use taxes, value-added taxes and some types of excise taxes. The Company has consistently recorded all taxes on a net 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 majority of the product the Company accepts as returns relates to damaged products for which the Company’s costs are normally charged back to the responsible third-party factory. Such expenses are reflected in the financial statements as deductions to net sales.
Cost of Sales, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Cost of Sales:
	All costs incurred to bring finished products to the Company’s distribution center or to the customers’ freight forwarder and, in the Retail segment, the costs to bring products to the Company’s stores, are included in the cost of sales line on the Consolidated Statements of Income. These include the cost of finished products, purchase commissions, letter of credit fees, brokerage fees, sample expenses, custom duty, inbound freight, royalty payments on licensed products, labels and product packaging. All warehouse and distribution costs related to the Wholesale segments and freight to customers, if any, are included in the operating expenses line item of the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income. The Company’s gross margins may not be comparable to those of other companies in the industry because some companies may include warehouse and distribution costs, as well as other costs excluded from cost of sales by the Company, as a component of cost of sales, while other companies report on the same basis as the Company and include them in operating expenses.
Shipping and Handling Cost, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Warehouse and shipping costs:
	The Company includes all warehouse and distribution costs for the Wholesale segment in the Operating Expenses line on the Consolidated Statements of Income. For the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, the total warehouse and distribution costs included in Operating Expenses were $15,646, $14,887 and $14,140 respectively. Since the Company's standard terms of sales are “FOB Steve Madden warehouse,” the Company's wholesale customers absorb most shipping costs. Shipping costs to wholesale customers incurred by the Company are not considered significant and are included in the Operating Expense line in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Postemployment Benefit Plans, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Employee benefit plan:
	The Company maintains a tax-qualified 401(k) plan which is available to each of the Company's eligible employees who elect to participate after meeting certain length-of-service requirements. The Company made discretionary matching contributions of 50% of employees' contributions up to a maximum of 6% of employees' compensation which vest to the employees over a period of time. Total matching contributions to the plan for 2014, 2013 and 2012 were approximately $1,286, $1,259 and $1,206, respectively.
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]	[19]    Income Taxes:
	The provision for income taxes is computed using the asset and liability method, under which deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities, and for operating losses and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the currently enacted tax rates that apply to taxable income in effect for the years in which those tax assets are expected to be realized or settled. The Company records a valuation allowance to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount that is believed more likely than not to be realized.
	The Company recognizes the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such positions are then measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon settlement. See Note N - Income Taxes.
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]	[20]    Share-based Compensation:
	The Company recognizes expense related to share-based payment transactions in which it receives employee services in exchange for equity instruments of the Company. Share-based compensation cost for restricted stock units (“RSUs”) is measured based on the closing fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. Share-based compensation cost for stock options is measured at the grant date, based on the fair-value as calculated by the Black-Scholes-Merton (“BSM”) option-pricing model. The BSM option-pricing model incorporates various assumptions including expected volatility, estimated expected life and interest rates. The Company recognizes share-based compensation cost over the award’s requisite service period on a straight-line basis. The Company recognizes a benefit from share-based compensation in the Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity if an incremental tax benefit is realized. See Note I - Stock Based Compensation.

Summary_of_Significant_Account2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Comprehensive Income, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Comprehensive Income:
	Comprehensive income is the total of net earnings and all other non-owner changes in equity. Comprehensive income for the Company includes net income, foreign currency translation adjustments, cash flow hedging and unrealized gains and losses on marketable securities. The accumulated balances for each component of other comprehensive loss attributable to the Company are as follows:
			2014				2013
	Currency translation adjustment		$	(10,469	)		$	(3,310	)
	Cash flow hedges, net of tax		(1,561		)		(283		)
	Unrealized loss on securities, net of tax		(722		)		(3,084		)
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss		$	(12,752	)		$	(6,677	)
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block]	The schedule of maturities at December 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
		Maturities as of								Maturities as of
		31-Dec-14								31-Dec-13
		1 Year or Less				1 to 10 Years				1 Year or Less		1 to 10 Years
	Corporate bonds	$	11,363			$	90,446			$	4,078	$	82,888
	Certificates of deposit	19,835				—				16,513		8,379
	Total	$	31,198			$	90,446			$	20,591	$	91,267

Acquisitions_Tables

Acquisitions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
SM Mexico [Member]
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]	SM Mexico
	On December 30, 2014, the Company purchased all of the outstanding capital 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”). SM Mexico is a division of Grupo Dicanco, which has been the exclusive distributor of the Company's products in Mexico since 2005. The total purchase price for the acquisition was approximately $25,172, which is subject to a working capital adjustment. The total purchase price includes a cash payment at closing of $15,336, plus potential earn-out payments based on the achievement of certain earnings targets for each of the twelve month periods ending December 31, 2015 and 2016. The fair value of the contingent payments was estimated using the present value of management's projections of the financial results of SM Mexico during the earn-out period. At December 31, 2014, the Company estimated the fair value of the contingent consideration to be $9,836.
	The transaction was accounted for using the acquisition method required by GAAP. Accordingly, the assets and liabilities of SM Mexico 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:
	Accounts Receivable	$	890
	Inventory	4,760
	Fixed assets	1,525
	Other assets	4,065
	Accounts payable	(4,144		)
	Deposits & other	(1,241		)
	Total fair value excluding goodwill	5,855
	Goodwill	19,317
	Net assets acquired	$	25,172
	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.
Dolce Vita [Member]
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]	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 $62,146 which included a cash payment at closing of $56,872, plus an estimated working capital adjustment of $658 and 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
	Note B – Acquisitions (continued)
	was estimated using the present value of management's projections of the financial results of Dolce Vita during the earn-out period. At December 31, 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:
	Cash	$	1,481
	Accounts receivable	11,872
	Inventory	11,498
	Fixed assets	2,019
	Trade name	12,200
	Prepaid and other assets	1,289
	Accounts payable	(13,569		)
	Accrued expenses	(2,500		)
	Other liabilities	(1,355		)
	Total fair value excluding goodwill	22,935
	Goodwill	39,211
	Net assets acquired	$	62,146
	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.

Notes_Receivable_Tables

Notes Receivable (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Receivables [Abstract]
Schedule of Notes Receivable	As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, Notes Receivable were comprised of the following:
		December 31,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Due from seller of SM Canada (see below)	$	1,878	$	3,171

Fair_Value_Measurement_Tables

Fair Value Measurement (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 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 December 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
	Note F – Fair Value Measurement (continued)
				December 31, 2014
				Fair Value Measurements
				Using Fair Value Hierarchy
		Fair value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Assets:
	Cash equivalents	$	2,280	$	2,280	$	—	$	—
	Current marketable securities – available for sale (a)	31,198		31,198		—		—
	Note receivable – related party (b)	3,328		—		—		3,328
	Note receivable – Seller of SM Canada (c)	1,878		—		—		1,878
	Long-term marketable securities – available for sale (d)	90,446		90,446		—		—
	Total assets	$	129,130	$	123,924	$	—	$	5,206
	Liabilities:
	Forward contracts	$	2,334	$	—	$	2,334	$	—
	Contingent consideration (e)	38,633		—		—		38,633
	Total liabilities	$	40,967	$	—	$	2,334	$	38,633
	(a) Current marketable securities includes unrealized gains of $1 and unrealized losses of $145.
	(b) The decrease in the balance of the note receivable from related party is due to one-tenth forgiveness of $409 partially offset by accrued interest income of $156.
	(c) The decrease in the balance of the note receivable from seller of SM Canada is due to principal payments of $893 and $400 in foreign currency translation.
	(d) Long-term marketable securities includes unrealized gains of $11 and unrealized losses of $589.
	(e) The change in the contingent consideration is due to decreases related 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 and a decrease of $2,139 due to a change in estimate of expected payments. These were offset by the addition of earn-out payments to the seller of Dolce Vita of $4,616 and SM Mexico of $9,836.
				December 31, 2013
				Fair Value Measurements
				Using Fair Value Hierarchy
		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 – 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.

Property_and_Equipment_Tables

Property and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Property and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]	The major classes of assets and total accumulated depreciation and amortization are as follows:
		December 31,
		2014			2013
	Land and building	$	767		$	767
	Leasehold improvements	74,267			62,087
	Machinery and equipment	8,071			5,727
	Furniture and fixtures	7,257			6,498
	Computer equipment	42,177			38,664
		132,539			113,743
	Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(63,634		)	(57,137		)
	Property and equipment - net	$	68,905		$	56,606

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets1

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 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 December 31, 2014 and 2013:
			Wholesale												Net Carrying
			Footwear				Accessories				Retail				Amount
	Balance at January 1, 2013		$	36,390			$	49,324			$	5,845			$	91,559
	Purchase accounting adjustment - Canada		1,686				—				3,496				5,182
	Translation and other		(485		)		—				(124		)		(609		)
	Balance at December 31, 2013		37,591				49,324				9,217				96,132
	Acquisition of Dolce Vita		39,211				—				—				39,211
	Acquisition of SM Mexico		10,732				—				8,585				19,317
	Translation and other		103				—				(4		)		99
	Balance at December 31, 2014		$	87,637			$	49,324			$	17,798			$	154,759
	he following is a summary of goodwill and the related accumulated amortization for the:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014				2013				2012
	Cost basis
	Balance at beginning of year	$	96,730			$	92,157			$	76,193
	Acquisitions and purchase price adjustments	58,627				4,573				15,964
	Balance at end of year	155,357				96,730				92,157
	Accumulated amortization
	Balance at beginning of year	598				598				598
	Balance at end of year	598				598				598
	Goodwill - net	$	154,759			$	96,132			$	91,559
Schedule of Indentifiable Intangible Assets	The following table details identifiable intangible assets as of December 31, 2014 and 2013:
			2014
			Estimated Lives		Cost Basis				Accumulated Amortization (1)				Net Carrying Amount
	Trade names		6–10 years		$	4,590			$	2,494			$	2,096
	Customer relationships		10 years		27,339				13,205				14,134
	License agreements		3–6 years		5,600				5,600				—
	Non-compete agreement		5 years		2,440				2,159				281
	Other		3 years		14				14				—
					39,983				23,472				16,511
	Re-acquired right		indefinite		35,200				5,192				30,008
	Trade names		indefinite		93,138				—				93,138
					$	168,321			$	28,664			$	139,657
	(1) Includes the effect of foreign currency translation related primarily to the changes in the Canadian dollar in relation to the U.S. dollar.
			2013
			Estimated Lives		Cost Basis				Accumulated Amortization (1)				Net Carrying Amount
	Trade names		6–10 years		$	4,590			$	2,059			$	2,531
	Customer relationships		10 years		27,339				10,424				16,915
	License agreements		3–6 years		5,600				5,600				—
	Non-compete agreement		5 years		2,440				1,853				587
	Other		3 years		14				14				—
					39,983				19,950				20,033
	Re-acquired right		indefinite		35,200				2,558				32,642
	Trade names		indefinite		76,888				—				76,888
					$	152,071			$	22,508			$	129,563
	(1) Includes the effect of foreign currency translation related primarily to the changes in 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 for the next five years is as follows:
	2015	$	3,023
	2016	2,725
	2017	2,490
	2018	2,351
	2019	2,276
	Thereafter	3,646
	Total	$	16,511

StockBased_Compensation_Tables

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]	The following weighted average assumptions were used for stock options granted:
	Note I – Stock-Based Compensation (continued)
			2014		2013		2012
	Volatility		27% to 32%		31% to 45%		40% to 47%
	Risk-free interest rate		1.06% to 1.80%		0.37% to 1.38%		0.47% to 0.87%
	Expected life in years		3 to 5		4 to 5		3 to 5
	Dividend yield		0.00%		0.00%		0.00%
	Weighted average fair value		$9.90		$10.21		$9.43
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	(18,871,508	)
	Common stock available for grant of stock-based awards as of December 31, 2014	4,594,492
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs
		Years Ended December 31,
		2014				2013			2012
	Restricted stock	$	15,007			$	15,097		$	11,622
	Stock options	4,253				5,044			5,812
	Total	$	19,260			$	20,141		$	17,434
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 three years ended December 31, 2014 is as follows:
			Number of Shares			Weighted Average Exercise Price			Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
	Outstanding at January 1, 2012		4,054,500			$	11.86
	Granted		354,000			27.09
	Exercised		(874,500	)		10.61
	Cancelled/Forfeited		(130,500	)		13.4
	Outstanding at December 31, 2012		3,403,500			13.71
	Granted		584,000			30.03
	Exercised		(563,000	)		10.28
	Cancelled/Forfeited		(51,500	)		22.32
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013		3,373,000			17.01
	Granted		489,500			34.69
	Exercised		(340,000	)		14.57
	Cancelled/Forfeited		(94,500	)		28.77
	Outstanding at December 31, 2014		3,428,000			$	19.48		3.0 years		$	43,999
	Exercisable at December 31, 2014		2,353,000			$	14.51		2.1 years		$	40,811
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes information about stock options at December 31, 2014:
		Options Outstanding						Options Exercisable
	Range of Exercise Price	Number Outstanding			Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in Years)		Weighted Average Exercise Price	Number Exercisable			Weighted Average Exercise Price
	$3.65 to $8.72	1,000,000			0.8		$5.61	1,000,000			$5.61
	$9.50 to $14.99	95,000			2.2		13.87	76,000			13.7
	$15.29 to $20.86	769,000			2.4		17.08	645,000			16.84
	$21.17 to $26.95	431,000			3.7		24.54	415,000			24.59
	$27.03 to $38.96	1,133,000			5.3		31.9	217,000			29.66
		3,428,000			3		$19.48	2,353,000			$14.51
Schedule of Nonvested Share Activity	The following table summarizes restricted stock activity during the three years ended December 31, 2014:
			Number of Shares			Weighted Average Fair Value at Grant Date
	Outstanding at January 1, 2012		1,006,500			$	16.96
	Granted		3,670,500			24.23
	Vested		(340,500	)		16.33
	Forfeited		(3,000	)		25.4
	Outstanding at December 31, 2012		4,333,500			23.16
	Granted		434,000			29.21
	Vested		(473,500	)		19.65
	Forfeited		(37,000	)		18.82
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013		4,257,000			24.24
	Granted		182,000			34.88
	Vested		(345,000	)		24.11
	Forfeited		(27,000	)		29.34
	Outstanding at December 31, 2014		4,067,000			$	24.69

Operating_Leases_Tables

Operating Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Operating Leases [Abstract]
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital Leases [Table Text Block]	Future minimum annual lease payments under noncancelable operating leases consist of the following at December 31:
	2015	$	36,797
	2016	49,049
	2017	34,290
	2018	30,862
	2019	27,880
	Thereafter	78,895
	Total	$	257,773

Income_Taxes_Income_Taxes_Tabl

Income Taxes Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]	The components of income before income taxes are as follows:
		2014				2013				2012
	Domestic	$	85,988			$	125,772			$	123,691
	Foreign	85,405				83,179				60,496
		$	171,393			$	208,951			$	184,187
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]	The income tax provision (benefit) consists of the following:
		2014				2013				2012
	Current:
	Federal	$	29,933			$	41,334			$	41,280
	State and local	4,244				11,265				10,319
	Foreign	15,167				14,385				11,035
		49,344				66,984				62,634
	Deferred:
	Federal	10,229				8,815				2,272
	State and local	(2,014		)		(667		)		(396		)
	Foreign	1,205				534				113
		9,420				8,682				1,989
		$	58,764			$	75,666			$	64,623
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	A reconciliation between taxes computed at the federal statutory rate and the effective tax rate is as follows:
		December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Income taxes at federal statutory rate	35	%		35	%		35	%
	Effects of foreign operations	(2.7	)		(1.7	)		(3.3	)
	State and local income taxes - net of federal income tax benefit	1.1			3			3.4
	Nondeductible items	0.2			0.1			0.1
	Valuation allowance (reversal)	(0.1	)		—			(0.3	)
	Other	0.8			(0.2	)		0.2
	Effective rate	34.3	%		36.2	%		35.1	%
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]	The components of deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
		December 31,
		2014				2013
	Current deferred tax assets (liabilities):
	Receivable allowances	$	8,663			$	8,024
	Inventory	2,119				1,932
	Unrealized (gain) loss	955				(23		)
	Accrued expenses	798				499
	Other	1,590				1,835
	Gross current deferred tax asset	14,125				12,267
	Non-current deferred tax assets (liabilities):
	Depreciation and amortization	(10,122		)		(5,033		)
	Deferred compensation	14,146				10,827
	Unremitted earnings of foreign subsidiaries	(29,268		)		(20,748		)
	Deferred rent	4,134				3,741
	Amortization of goodwill	(3,858		)		(3,293		)
	Unrealized loss (gain)	222				1,226
	Other	40				56
		(24,706		)		(13,224		)
	Net deferred tax (liabilities) assets	$	(10,581	)		$	(957	)

Commitments_Contingencies_and_1

Commitments, Contingencies and Other Commitments, Contingencies and Other (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Commitments Contingencies and Other [Abstract]
Schedule of Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits by Title of Individual and Type of Deferred Compensation [Table Text Block]	[2]    Employment agreements:
	Robert Schmertz. The Company and Robert Schmertz, the Company’s Brand Director, are currently negotiating the terms of an employment agreement to replace Mr. Schmertz’s employment agreement that expired at the end of 2014. Pursuant to the terms of the expired employment agreement, which was effective from January 1, 2013 until December 31, 2014, Mr. Schmertz received an annual salary of $725 in 2014. Pursuant to the expired employment agreement, on January 4, 2013, Mr. Schmertz received a grant of 25,000 shares of the Company's common stock subject to certain restrictions. The restricted shares were issued under the Company's 2006 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended, and will
	Note O – Commitments, Contingencies and Other (continued)
	vest in five substantially equal annual installments over five years commencing on the first anniversary of the date of the grant.
	Edward R. Rosenfeld. On December 31, 2012, the Company entered into a new employment agreement with Edward R. Rosenfeld, the Company's Chief Executive Officer and the Chairman of the Board of Directors, to replace an existing employment agreement that expired on December 31, 2012. The agreement, which expires on December 31, 2015, provides for an approximate annual salary of $579 through December 31, 2013, $608 in 2014 and $638 in 2015. In addition, pursuant to his new employment agreement, Mr. Rosenfeld received a grant of 150,000 shares of the Company's common stock subject to certain restrictions. The restricted shares were issued under the Company's 2006 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended, and will vest in equal annual installments over a five-year period commencing on December 1, 2013. Additional compensation and bonuses, if any, are at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors.
	Steven Madden. On January 3, 2012, the Company and its Creative and Design Chief, Steven Madden, entered into an amendment, dated as of December 31, 2011, to Mr. Madden's existing employment agreement with the Company (the “Amended Madden Agreement”). The Amended Madden Agreement, which extends the term of Mr. Madden's employment through December 31, 2023, provides for an annual base salary of approximately $9,667 in 2014, approximately $11,917 in 2015 and approximately $10,698 in 2016 and in each year thereafter through the end of the term of employment. Effective in 2012, the Amended Madden Agreement eliminates the annual cash bonuses payable to Mr. Madden based on EBITDA and the annual cash bonus in relation to new business contained in Mr. Madden's previously existing employment agreement and provides that all future cash bonuses will be at the sole discretion of the Company's Board of Directors. Further, the Amended Madden Agreement eliminates the annual non-accountable expense allowance of up to $200 provided to Mr. Madden under the previously existing employment agreement. Pursuant to the Amended Madden Agreement, on February 8, 2012, Mr. Madden was granted 1,463,056 restricted shares of the Company's common stock valued at approximately $40,000, which will vest in equal annual installments over seven years commencing on December 31, 2017 through December 31, 2023, subject to Mr. Madden's continued employment with the Company on each such vesting date. Pursuant to the Amended Madden Agreement, on June 30, 2012, Mr. Madden exercised his right to receive an additional restricted stock award and, on July 3, 2012, was granted 1,893,342 restricted shares of the Company's common stock, which will vest in the same manner as the February 8, 2012 grant. As consideration for the additional restricted stock grant, Mr. Madden's annual base salary in years subsequent to 2012 have been reduced as follows: approximately $6,125 in 2014, approximately $8,250 in 2015 and approximately $7,026 in 2016 and in each year thereafter through the end of the term of employment. In addition to the opportunity for discretionary cash bonuses, the Amended Madden Agreement entitles Mr. Madden to an annual life insurance premium reimbursement of up to $200, as well as an annual stock option grant and the potential for an additional one-time stock option grant based upon achievement of certain financial performance criteria. The Amended Madden Agreement also provides for the elimination of interest accrued after December 31, 2011 on an outstanding loan in the original principal amount of $3,000 made by the Company to Mr. Madden, the extension of the maturity date of such loan until December 31, 2023, and the forgiveness of 1/10th of the principal amount of the loan, together with accrued interest, annually over a ten-year period commencing on December 31, 2014 for so long as Mr. Madden continues to be employed by the Company on each such December 31st.
	Arvind Dharia. On February 2, 2015, the Company and its Chief Financial Officer, Arvind Dharia, entered into an amendment of Mr. Dharia's existing employment agreement. The amendment, among other things, extends the term of Mr. Dharia's employment agreement until December 31, 2017 and increases his annual base salary to $582 effective January 1, 2015 through the remainder of the term. Pursuant to the amendment, on February 2, 2015, Mr. Dharia received a restricted stock award for 15,000 restricted shares of the Company's common stock, which will vest in substantially equal annual installments over a five-year period commencing on February 2, 2016 through February 2, 2020. The agreement, as amended, provides for an annual bonus to Mr. Dharia at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
	Amelia Newton Varela. Effective January 1, 2014, the Company entered into a new employment agreement with Amelia Newton Varela, the Company's Executive Vice President of Wholesale, to replace an existing employment agreement that expired at the end of 2013. The new agreement, which expires on December 31, 2016 provides for an annual salary
	Note O – Commitments, Contingencies and Other (continued)
	of $500 through December 31, 2016 and provides the opportunity for annual cash incentive bonuses. In addition, on February 3, 2014, Ms. Varela received an option to purchase 100,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price equal to the market price of the Company's common stock on the last trading day prior to the grant. The option will vest in equal annual installments over a four-year period commencing on the first anniversary of the grant date.
	Awadhesh Sinha. Effective January 1, 2014, the Company entered into a new employment agreement with Awadhesh Sinha, the Company's Chief Operating Officer, to replace an existing employment agreement that expired at the end of 2013. The new agreement, which remains in effect until December 31, 2016 provides for an annual salary of $600, $630, and $661 for the three years ended December 31, 2014, 2015, and 2016 and provides the opportunity for annual cash and share based incentive bonuses. In addition, on January 15, 2014, Mr. Sinha received a grant of 29,886 shares of restricted common stock, which will vest in equal annual installments over a three-year period on each of December 15, 2014, December 15, 2015, and December 15, 2016.
RoyaltyGuaranteesCommitmentsTableTaxBlock	License agreements:
	On February 9, 2011, the Company entered into a license agreement with Basic Properties America Inc. and BasicNet S.p.A, under which the Company has the right to use the Superga® trademark in connection with the sale and marketing of women's footwear. The agreement requires the Company to pay the licensor a royalty equal to a percentage of net sales and a minimum royalty in the event that specified net sales targets are not achieved. The agreement was amended on April 11, 2013 extending the original agreement through December 31, 2022.
	In September 2009, the Company entered into a license agreement with Dualstar Entertainment Group, LLC, under which the Company has the right to use the Olsenboye® trademark in connection with the marketing and sale of footwear and accessories. The agreement required the Company to make royalty and advertising payments equal to a percentage of net sales and a minimum royalty and advertising payment in the event that specified net sales targets were not achieved. The initial term of the agreement, which expired on December 31, 2011, was extended until December 31, 2015. During 2014, the Company discontinued sales of the Olsenboye brand. The license agreement between the Company and Dualstar Entertainment Group LLC has been terminated and is of no further force or effect.
	On September 10, 2008, the Company entered into a license agreement with Dualstar Entertainment Group, LLC, under which the Company has the right to use the Elizabeth and James® trademark in connection with the sale and marketing of footwear. The agreement required the Company to make royalty and advertising payments equal to a percentage of net sales and a minimum royalty and advertising payment in the event that specified net sales targets were not achieved. The agreement was terminated by the Company in December of 2013 and a charge was recorded for the remainder of the guaranteed minimum payments. The cash outflows for the guaranteed minimum royalty will continue through the original contract expiration of March 31, 2015.
	On July 1, 2008, the Company entered into a license agreement with Jones Investment Co. Inc., under which the Company has the right to use the l.e.i.® trademark in connection with the sale and marketing of women's footwear exclusively to Wal-Mart. The agreement required the Company to pay the licensor a royalty and advertising payments equal to a percentage of net sales and a minimum royalty and advertising payment in the event that specified net sales targets are not achieved. The initial term of this agreement, which expired on December 31, 2011, was renewed for an additional three-year term, which expired on December 31, 2014.
	Future minimum royalty payments are $675 for 2015, $2,000 for 2016 through 2017, $2,000 for 2018 through 2019 and $3,000 for 2020 and after. Royalty expenses are included in the “cost of goods sold” section of the Company's Consolidated Statements of Income.
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]	The following is a summary of the carrying amount of goodwill by segment as of December 31, 2014 and 2013:
			Wholesale										Net Carrying
			Footwear				Accessories			Retail			Amount
	Balance at January 1, 2013		$	36,390			$	49,324		$	5,845		$	91,559
	Purchase accounting adjustment - Canada		1,686				—			3,496			5,182
	Translation and other		(485		)		—			(124		)	(609		)
	Balance at December 31, 2013		37,591				49,324			9,217			96,132
	Acquisition of Dolce Vita		39,211				—			—			39,211
	Acquisition of SM Mexico		10,732				—			8,585			19,317
	Translation and other		103				—			(4		)	99
	Balance at December 31, 2014		$	87,637			$	49,324		$	17,798		$	154,759
	he following is a summary of goodwill and the related accumulated amortization for the:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014				2013			2012
	Cost basis
	Balance at beginning of year	$	96,730			$	92,157		$	76,193
	Acquisitions and purchase price adjustments	58,627				4,573			15,964
	Balance at end of year	155,357				96,730			92,157
	Accumulated amortization
	Balance at beginning of year	598				598			598
	Balance at end of year	598				598			598
	Goodwill - net	$	154,759			$	96,132		$	91,559

Operating_Segment_Information_

Operating Segment Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment
	Year ended	Wholesale Footwear		Wholesale Accessories		Total Wholesale		Retail		First Cost		Licensing		Corporate			Consolidated
	December 31, 2014:
	Net sales	$	882,355	$	246,608	$	1,128,963	$	205,988	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	1,334,951
	Gross profit	260,501		84,640		345,141		123,859		—		—		—			469,000
	Commissions and licensing fees – net	—		—		—		—		6,438		7,285		—			13,723
	Income from operations	106,290		38,773		145,063		8,856		6,438		7,285		—			167,642
	Depreciation and amortization					7,690		7,160		227		—		—			15,077
	Segment assets	$	526,420	$	190,237	716,657		146,927		47,651		—		—			911,235
	Capital expenditures					$	10,188	$	8,153	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	18,341
	December 31, 2013:
	Net sales	$	860,448	$	244,163	$	1,104,611	$	209,612	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	1,314,223
	Gross profit	263,864		89,307		353,171		129,205		—		—		—			482,376
	Commissions and licensing fees – net	—		—		—		—		7,988		7,644		$	—		15,632
	Income from operations	117,689		44,738		162,427		24,726		7,988		7,644		983			203,768
	Depreciation and amortization					6,659		5,542		116		—		662			12,979
	Segment assets	$	537,609	$	152,553	690,162		129,549		60,530		—		—			880,241
	Capital expenditures					$	9,276	$	11,470	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	20,746
	31-Dec-12
	Net sales	$	794,486	$	241,339	$	1,035,825	$	191,247	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	1,227,072
	Gross profit	249,547		87,055		336,602		119,100		—		—		—			455,702
	Commissions and licensing fees – net	—		—		—		—		7,778		7,617		—			15,395
	Income from operations	104,326		41,376		145,702		26,311		7,778		7,617		(8,432		)	178,976
	Depreciation and amortization					7,717		4,818		107		—		—			12,642
	Segment assets	$	511,011	$	138,602	649,613		101,674		52,752		—		—			804,039
	Capital expenditures					$	7,506	$	12,596	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	20,102

Quarterly_Results_of_Operation1

Quarterly Results of Operations (unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Quarterly Results of Operations (unaudited) [Abstract]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]	The following is a summary of the quarterly results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013:
		March 31,		June 30,		September 30,		December 31,
	2014:00:00
	Net sales	$	304,624	$	295,715	$	391,992	$	342,620
	Cost of sales	196,276		188,655		255,895		225,125
	Gross profit	108,348		107,060		136,097		117,495
	Commissions, royalty and licensing fee income - net	3,171		3,187		5,103		2,262
	Net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd.	$	23,637	$	28,002	$	39,248	$	20,993
	Net income per share:
	Basic	0.38		0.45		0.64		0.35
	Diluted	0.36		0.44		0.62		0.34
	2013:00:00
	Net sales	$	278,916	$	297,634	$	394,791	$	342,882
	Cost of sales	176,318		187,056		255,088		213,385
	Gross profit	102,598		110,578		139,703		129,497
	Commissions, royalty and licensing fee income - net	4,366		3,699		4,937		2,630
	Net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd.	$	23,400	$	28,956	$	43,992	$	35,659
	Net income per share:
	Basic	0.36		0.45		0.68		0.55
	Diluted	0.35		0.43		0.66		0.54

Summary_of_Significant_Account3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Table) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Investment [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gain (Loss)	($1,083)	($677)	$1,083	$2,110
Translation Adjustment Functional to Reporting Currency, Net of Tax		-10,469	-3,310
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax		-1,561	-283
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments		-722	-3,084
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		-12,752	-6,677	1,443	678
Investment Maturity Date Range One Year Or Less [Member]
Investment [Line Items]
Financial Instruments, Owned, Corporate Debt, at Fair Value		11,363	4,078
Certificates of Deposit, at Carrying Value		19,835	16,513
Marketable Securities		31,198	20,591
Investment Maturity Date Range One To Eight Years [Member]
Investment [Line Items]
Financial Instruments, Owned, Corporate Debt, at Fair Value		90,446	82,888
Certificates of Deposit, at Carrying Value		0	8,379
Marketable Securities		$90,446	$91,267

Summary_of_Significant_Account4

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Accretion (Amortization) of Discounts and Premiums, Investments	$558,000	$661,000
Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value	2,280,000	102,247,000
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	290,000	15,000	99,000
Advertising Expense		13,872,000	11,529,000	9,783,000
Shipping, Handling and Transportation Costs	15,646,000	14,887,000	14,140,000
Defined Benefit Plan Matching Contribution Percentage Of Employees Contributions	50.00%
Defined Benefit Plan Maximum Percentage To Be Matched Of Employees Compensation	6.00%
Pension Expense	$1,286,000	$1,259,000	$1,206,000

Acquisitions_Detail_Table

Acquisitions (Detail) - (Table)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 30, 2014	Aug. 13, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Feb. 21, 2011
	USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	Blondo Acquisition [Member]	SM Mexico [Member]	SM Mexico [Member]	Dolce Vita [Member]	Dolce Vita [Member]	Dolce Vita [Member]	SM Canada [Member]
				USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	CAD
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents									$1,481,000
Business Combination, Acquired Receivables, Fair Value						890,000			11,872,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Inventory						4,760,000			11,498,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets						4,065,000			1,289,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment						1,525,000			2,019,000
Indefinite-Lived Trademarks									12,200,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable						-4,144,000			-13,569,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net						5,855,000			22,935,000
Goodwill b net	154,759,000	96,132,000	91,559,000			19,317,000			39,211,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Other									-2,500,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities						-1,241,000			-1,355,000
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross				$9,129	$25,172,000		$62,146,000	$62,146,000		26,686,000

Acquisitions_Detail

Acquisitions (Detail)

0 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

Aug. 13, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 30, 2014

Aug. 13, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Feb. 21, 2011

Mar. 31, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Blondo Acquisition [Member]

SM Mexico [Member]

SM Mexico [Member]

Dolce Vita [Member]

Dolce Vita [Member]

Dolce Vita [Member]

SM Canada [Member]

SM Canada [Member]

SM Canada [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

CAD

USD ($)

CAD

Adjustment to purchase price of acquisition

$2,681,000

$658,000

Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross

9,129

25,172,000

62,146,000

62,146,000

26,686,000

Business Combination, Consideration Transferred

56,872,000

15,000

Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, High

5,000,000

5,000,000

37,327,000

38,000,000

Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, at Fair Value

27,178,000

24,100,000

10,000

4,616,000

Financing Receivable, Gross

3,000

3,000

Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets

$6,750,000

Due_To_and_From_Factor_Details

Due To and From Factor (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Collateral			0.85
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity			$30,000
Letters Of Credit SubLimit Capacity Amount			$15,000
Factoring Fee	0.28%	0.20%	0.25%
Private Label [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Factoring Fee			0.14%

Notes_Receivable_Details_Table

Notes Receivable (Details) - (Table) (SM Canada [Member], USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
SM Canada [Member]
Due from	$1,878	$3,171

Notes_Receivable_Details_1

Notes Receivable (Details 1)	Aug. 13, 2014	Mar. 31, 2012	Feb. 21, 2011	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012
	USD ($)	USD ($)	SM Canada [Member]	SM Canada [Member]	SM Canada [Member]
			CAD	USD ($)	CAD
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross			26,686,000
Financing Receivable, Gross				3,000	3,000
Adjustment to purchase price of acquisition		2,681,000
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, High	$5,000,000			$37,327,000	38,000,000

Note_Receivable_Related_Party_

Note Receivable - Related Party (Detail) (USD $)

1 Months Ended

2 Months Ended

11 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

13 Months Ended

21 Months Ended

34 Months Ended

39 Months Ended

54 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Jul. 12, 2010

31-May-11

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2009

3-May-10

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Jun. 25, 2007

Notes Receivable, Related Parties, Noncurrent

$3,328,000

$3,581,000

$3,000,000

Related Party Transaction, Rate

8.00%

6.00%

Interest Income Related Party

1,090,000

Related Party Shares Pledged As Collateral

472,500

765,000

210,000

315,000

510,000

315,000

Shares Released Related Party Transaction

555,000

Market Value Shares Pledged As Collateral Related Party

6,798,000

15,040,000

Debt Instrument, Decrease, Forgiveness

409

Increase (Decrease) in Notes Receivable, Related Parties

$156,000

$0

($509,000)

Stock Split A (Member)

Stock Split Conversion Ratio

three-for-two

Stock Split B [Member]

Stock Split Conversion Ratio

three-for-two

three-for-two

Fair_Value_Measurement_Detail_

Fair Value Measurement (Detail) - (Table) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Aug. 13, 2014
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, High							$5,000,000
Available-for-sale Debt Securities Gross Unrealized Gain			1,000		59,000
Assets:
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure			2,334,000		460,000
Liabilities:
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability			27,178,000		24,100,000
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Gross Unrealized Loss			145,000		0
available-for-sale securities gross unrealized gain long term			11,000		1,387,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value			589,000		4,530,000
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, Actual Cash Payment	5,160,000	3,315,000
Fair Value [Member]
Assets:
Cash Equivalents			2,280,000		102,247,000
Current marketable securities b available for sale			31,198,000	[1]	20,591,000	[2]
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure			2,334,000		460,000
Long-term marketable securities b available for sale			90,446,000	[3]	91,267,000	[4]
Total assets			129,130,000		220,857,000
Liabilities:
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability			38,633,000		34,795,000
Total liabilities			40,967,000		35,255,000
Fair Value [Member] | Note receivable b related party [Member]
Assets:
Notes Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure			3,328,000		3,581,000
Fair Value [Member] | Note receivable b Seller of SM Canada [Member]
Assets:
Notes Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure			1,878,000		3,171,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Assets:
Cash Equivalents			2,280,000		102,247,000
Current marketable securities b available for sale			31,198,000	[1]	20,591,000	[2]
Investment in Bakers			0
Long-term marketable securities b available for sale			90,446,000	[3]	91,267,000	[4]
Total assets			123,924,000		214,105,000
Liabilities:
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability			0		0
Total liabilities			0		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Note receivable b related party [Member]
Assets:
Notes Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure			0		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Note receivable b Seller of SM Canada [Member]
Assets:
Notes Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure			0		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Assets:
Cash Equivalents			0		0
Current marketable securities b available for sale			0	[1]	0	[2]
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure			2,334,000		460,000
Long-term marketable securities b available for sale			0	[3]	0	[4]
Total assets			0		0
Liabilities:
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability			0		0
Total liabilities			2,334,000		460,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Note receivable b related party [Member]
Assets:
Notes Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure			0		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Note receivable b Seller of SM Canada [Member]
Assets:
Notes Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure			0		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Assets:
Cash Equivalents			0		0
Current marketable securities b available for sale			0	[1]	0	[2]
Investment in Bakers			0
Long-term marketable securities b available for sale			0	[3]	0	[4]
Total assets			5,206,000		6,752,000
Liabilities:
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability			38,633,000		34,795,000
Total liabilities			38,633,000		34,795,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Note receivable b related party [Member]
Assets:
Notes Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure			3,328,000		3,581,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Note receivable b Seller of SM Canada [Member]
Assets:
Notes Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure			1,878,000		3,171,000
Dolce Vita [Member]
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, High							5,000,000
Liabilities:
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability			$4,616,000
[1]	(a) Current marketable securities includes unrealized gains of $1 and unrealized losses of $145.
[2]	(a) Current marketable securities includes unrealized gains of $59.
[3]	(d) Long-term marketable securities includes unrealized gains of $11 and unrealized losses of $589.
[4]	(b) Long-term marketable securities includes unrealized gains of $1,387 and unrealized losses of $4,530.

Fair_Value_Measurement_Detail

Fair Value Measurement (Detail)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012
	USD ($)	USD ($)	SM Canada [Member]	SM Canada [Member]
			USD ($)	CAD
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, Actual Cash Payment	$5,160	$3,315
Financing Receivable, Gross			$3	3

Property_and_Equipment_Details

Property and Equipment (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Property and Equipment [Abstract]
Depreciation	$8,377	$8,858	$8,501

Property_and_Equipment_Propert

Property and Equipment Property and Equipment (Tables) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Property and Equipment [Abstract]
Land and building	$767	$767
Leasehold Improvements, Gross	74,267	62,087
Machinery and Equipment, Gross	8,071	5,727
Furniture and Fixtures, Gross	7,257	6,498
Computer equipment	42,177	38,664
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	132,539	113,743
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment	-63,634	-57,137
Property and equipment, net	$68,905	$56,606

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets2

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Detail) - (Table 1) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill b net		$154,759	$96,132	$91,559
Wholesale Footwear [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill b net		87,637	37,591	36,390
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments	1,686
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments		103
Wholesale Accessories [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill b net		49,324	49,324	49,324
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments	0	0
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments		0
Retail [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill b net		17,798	9,217	5,845
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments	3,496	8,585
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments		-4
Net Carrying Amount [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill b net		154,759	96,132	91,559
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments	5,182	19,317
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments		99
SM Canada [Member] | Wholesale Footwear [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Acquisition of SM Canada	-485
SM Canada [Member] | Wholesale Accessories [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Acquisition of SM Canada	0
SM Canada [Member] | Retail [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Acquisition of SM Canada	-124
SM Canada [Member] | Net Carrying Amount [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Acquisition of SM Canada	-609
Dolce Vita [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill b net		39,211
Dolce Vita [Member] | Wholesale Footwear [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments		39,211
Dolce Vita [Member] | Net Carrying Amount [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments		39,211
SM Mexico [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill b net		19,317
SM Mexico [Member] | Wholesale Footwear [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments		$10,732

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets3

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Detail) - (Table 2) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Re-acquired right [Member]
Estimated Lives	indefinite	indefinite
Cost Basis	$35,200	$35,200
Accumulated amortization	5,192	2,558
Net Carrying Amount	30,008	32,642
Trademarks [Member]
Estimated Lives	indefinite	indefinite
Cost Basis	93,138	76,888
Accumulated amortization	0	0
Net Carrying Amount	93,138	76,888
Total [Member]
Cost Basis	168,321	152,071
Accumulated amortization	28,664	22,508
Net Carrying Amount	139,657	129,563
Trade names [Member]
Cost Basis	4,590	4,590
Accumulated amortization	2,494	2,059
Net Carrying Amount	2,096	2,531
Customer relationships [Member]
Estimated Lives	10 years	10 years
Cost Basis	27,339	27,339
Accumulated amortization	13,205	10,424
Net Carrying Amount	14,134	16,915
Licensing agreements [Member]
Cost Basis	5,600	5,600
Accumulated amortization	5,600	5,600
Net Carrying Amount	0	0
Non-compete agreement [Member]
Estimated Lives	5 years	5 years
Cost Basis	2,440	2,440
Accumulated amortization	2,159	1,853
Net Carrying Amount	281	587
Other [Member]
Estimated Lives	3 years	3 years
Cost Basis	14	14
Accumulated amortization	14	14
Net Carrying Amount	0	0
Total [Member]
Cost Basis	39,983	39,983
Accumulated amortization	23,472	19,950
Net Carrying Amount	$16,511	$20,033
Minimum [Member] | Trade names [Member]
Estimated Lives	6	6
Minimum [Member] | Licensing agreements [Member]
Estimated Lives	3	3
Maximum [Member] | Trade names [Member]
Estimated Lives	10	10
Maximum [Member] | Licensing agreements [Member]
Estimated Lives	6	6

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets4

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Detail) - (Table 3) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2012 (remaining nine months)	$3,023
2013	2,725
2014	2,490
2015	2,351
2016	2,276
Thereafter	3,646
Total	$16,511

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets5

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Goodwill and Intangible Assets (detail) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2013
Goodwill [Line Items]
Amortization of Intangible Assets	$3,380	$3,459	$3,305
Wholesale Footwear [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments				1,686
Wholesale Accessories [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments	$0			$0

StockBased_Compensation_Detail

Stock-Based Compensation (Detail) - (Table 1)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 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	-18,871,508
Common stock available for grant of stock-based awards as of June 30, 2012	4,594,492

StockBased_Compensation_Detail1

Stock-Based Compensation (Detail) - (Table 2) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Total	$19,260	$20,141	$17,434
Restricted Stock [Member]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	15,007	15,097	11,622
Stock Options [Member]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	$4,253	$5,044	$5,812

StockBased_Compensation_Detail2

Stock-Based Compensation (Detail) - (Table 3) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Dividend yield	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Weighted average fair value	$9.90	$10.21	$9.43
Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Volatility	31.00%	40.00%	43.00%
Risk free interest rate	0.37%	0.47%	0.61%
Expected life in years	4 years	3 years	2 years
Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Volatility	45.00%	47.00%	49.00%
Risk free interest rate	1.38%	0.87%	1.78%
Expected life in years	5 years	5 years	4 years

StockBased_Compensation_Detail3

Stock-Based Compensation (Detail) - (Table 4) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Outstanding at January 1, 2012	3,373,000	3,403,500	4,054,500
Outstanding at January 1, 2012 (in Dollars per share)	$17.01	$13.71	$11.86
Granted	489,500	584,000	354,000
Granted (in Dollars per share)	$34.69	$30.03	$27.09
Exercised	-340,000	-563,000	-874,500
Exercised (in Dollars per share)	$14.57	$10.28	$10.61
Cancelled/Forfeited	-94,500	-51,500	-130,500
Outstanding at June 30, 2012	3,428,000	3,373,000	3,403,500
Outstanding at June 30, 2012 (in Dollars per share)	$19.48	$17.01	$13.71
Outstanding at June 30, 2012	3 years
Outstanding at June 30, 2012 (in Dollars)	$43,999
Exercisable at June 30, 2012	2,353,000
Exercisable at June 30, 2012 (in Dollars per share)	$14.51
Stock based compensation, shares exercisable, weighted average remaining contractual term	2 years 1 month
Exercisable at June 30, 2012 (in Dollars)	$40,811
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$28.77	$22.32	$13.40

StockBased_Compensation_Detail4

Stock-Based Compensation (Detail) - (Table 5) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number	3,428,000	3,373,000	3,403,500	4,054,500
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	2 years 1 month
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$19.48	$17.01	$13.71	$11.86
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number	2,353,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$14.51
Exercise Price 3.65 to 8.72 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number	1,000,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	9 months
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$5.61
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number	1,000,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$5.61
Exercise Price 9.50 to 14.99 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number	95,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	2 years 2 months
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$13.87
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number	76,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$13.70
Exercise Price 15.29 to 20.86 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number	769,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	2 years 5 months
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$17.08
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number	645,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$16.84
Exercise Price 21.17 to 26.95 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number	431,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	3 years 8 months
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$24.54
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number	415,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$24.59
Exercise Price 27.03 to 38.96 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number	1,133,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	5 years 4 months
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$31.90
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number	217,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$29.66
Total [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number	3,428,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	3 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$19.48
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number	2,353,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$14.51

StockBased_Compensation_Detail5

Stock-Based Compensation (Detail) - (Table 6) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
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	1,006,500
Non-vested at January 1 (in Dollars per share)	$24.24	$23.16	$16.96
Granted	182,000	434,000	3,670,500
Granted (in Dollars per share)	$34.88	$29.21	$24.23
Vested	-345,000	-473,500	-340,500
Vested (in Dollars per share)	$24.11	$19.65	$16.33
Non-vested at June 30	4,067,000	4,257,000	4,333,500
Non-vested at June 30 (in Dollars per share)	$24.69	$24.24	$23.16
Forfeited	-27,000	-37,000	-3,000
Forfeitures (in dollars per share)	$29.34	$18.82	$25.40

StockBased_Compensation_Detail6

Stock-Based Compensation (Detail) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2012	Feb. 08, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Tax Benefit from Stock Options Exercised			$2,978,000	$4,277,000	$4,608,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Total Intrinsic Value			6,351,000	8,016,000	15,386,000
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Vested In Period			537,276	1,061,513	1,243,500
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Exercisable During Period Weighted Average Exercise Price (in Dollars per share)			$21.19	$12.91	$12.77
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award Equity Options Nonvested Number			1,075,325
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized			7,520,000
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition			2 years 8 months 13 days
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Nonvested Restricted Stock Awards Total Compensation Cost Not Yet Recognized			77,484,000
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Nonvested Restricted Awards Total Compensation Cost Not Yet Recognized Period For Recognition			7 years 11 months
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Total Fair Value			$8,317	$9,306	$5,553
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		27.34
Subsequent Event [Member] | Common Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share Price	21.13

Preferred_Stock_Details

Preferred Stock (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Preferred Stock [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	5,000,000
Preferred Class B [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	60,000	60,000
Preferred Stock, Dividend Payment Rate, Variable	1000
Preferred Stock, Voting Rights	1000
Preferred Stock, Liquidation Preference Per Share	$1,000

Share_Repurchases_Share_Repurc

Share Repurchases Share Repurchase Program (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 20, 2015	Apr. 29, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount	$150	$150,000
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares			4,261
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share			$33.38
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value			142,228	102,172	0
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount			$49,764

Derivative_Instruments_Details

Derivative Instruments (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Derivative Instruments [Abstract]
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure	$2,334	$460
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedging Instruments	1,561	0
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net	$81	$656

Operating_Leases_Details

Operating Leases (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Operating Leases [Abstract]
Operating Leases, Rent Expense	$43,608	$38,527	$33,073
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Contingent Rentals	$84	$140	$169

Operating_Leases_Operating_Lea

Operating Leases Operating Leases (Tables) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Future Minimum Sublease Rentals, Sale Leaseback Transactions, Next Twelve Months	$36,797
Future Minimum Sublease Rentals, Sale Leaseback Transactions, within Two Years	49,049
Future Minimum Sublease Rentals, Sale Leaseback Transactions, within Three Years	34,290
Future Minimum Sublease Rentals, Sale Leaseback Transactions, within Four Years	30,862
Future Minimum Sublease Rentals, Sale Leaseback Transactions, within Five Years	27,880
Future Minimum Sublease Rentals, Sale Leaseback Transactions, Thereafter	78,895
Future Minimum Sublease Rentals, Sale Leaseback Transactions	$257,773

Income_Taxes_Income_Taxes_Tabl1

Income Taxes Income Taxes (Table 1) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic	$85,988	$125,772	$123,691
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign	85,405	83,179	60,496
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest	$171,393	$208,951	$184,187

Income_Taxes_Income_Taxes_Tabl2

Income Taxes Income Taxes (Table 2) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current: [Abstract]
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)	$29,933	$41,334	$41,280
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)	4,244	11,265	10,319
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)	15,167	14,385	11,035
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	49,344	66,984	62,634
Deferred: [Abstract]
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	10,229	8,815	2,272
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	-2,014	-667	-396
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	1,205	534	113
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	9,420	8,682	1,989
Provision for income taxes	$58,764	$75,666	$64,623

Income_Taxes_Income_Taxes_Tabl3

Income Taxes Income Taxes (Table 3) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential	-2.70%	-2.00%	-3.00%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes	1.10%	3.00%	3.40%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense	0.20%	0.10%	0.10%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance	-0.10%	0.00%	-0.30%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deductions, Other	0.80%	-0.20%	0.20%
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations	34.30%	36.20%	35.10%

Income_Taxes_Income_Taxes_Tabl4

Income Taxes Income Taxes (Table 4) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current deferred tax assets: [Abstract]
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	$8,663	$8,024
Deferred Tax Assets, Inventory	2,119	1,932
Deferred Tax Assets, Unrealized Losses on Trading Securities	955	-23
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Accrued Liabilities	798	499
Deferred Tax Assets, Other	1,590	1,835
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross, Current	14,125	12,267
Deferred taxes	14,125	12,267
Non-current deferred tax assets (liabilities): [Abstract]
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment	-10,122	-5,033
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits	14,146	10,827
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Undistributed Foreign Earnings	-29,268	-20,748
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Deferred Rent	4,134	3,741
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Goodwill	-3,858	-3,293
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Unrealized Gains on Trading Securities	222	1,226
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other	40	56
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent	-24,706	-13,224
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance	($10,581)	($957)

Income_Taxes_Income_taxes_Deta

Income Taxes Income taxes (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Income Tax Holiday [Line Items]
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Undistributed Foreign Earnings	($29,268)	($20,748)
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries	$64,147	$42,750

Commitments_Contingencies_and_2

Commitments, Contingencies and Other (Details) (USD $)

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

60 Months Ended

72 Months Ended

7 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

Jun. 26, 2014

Dec. 31, 2016

Dec. 31, 2015

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2016

Dec. 31, 2023

Jun. 30, 2012

Feb. 03, 2014

Dec. 31, 2019

Dec. 31, 2017

Jul. 03, 2012

Feb. 08, 2012

Jun. 25, 2007

Sep. 30, 2010

Dec. 31, 2009

Sep. 30, 2007

Loss Contingencies [Line Items]

Royalty Guarantees, Commitments, Amount

$2,000,000

$675,000

$3,000,000

$2,000,000

Costs and Expenses, Related Party

1,240,000

1,310,000

1,447,000

Loss Contingency, Damages Paid, Value

342

Future Employee Compensation

10,698,000

11,917,000

9,667,000

Other General Expense

200,000

ShareBasedCompensation Arrangement With Employee Shares Issued (in Shares)

1,893,342

1,463,056

Share Based Compensation Arrangement With Employee Fair Value Of Shares Issued

40,000,000

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period

7 years

Compensation Arrangement With Employee Pursuant To Election To Receive Additional Shares

7,026,000

8,250,000

6,125,000

Life Insurance, Corporate or Bank Owned, Amount

200,000

Note receivable b related party

3,328,000

3,581,000

3,000,000

RateOfDebtInstrumentDecreaseForgiveness

1/10th

Period Of Debt Instrument Forgiveness

ten-year

Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount

814,000

US Customs action [Member]

Loss Contingencies [Line Items]

Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss

1,400,000

Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Maximum

1,700,000

3,045,000

Loss Contingency Accrual, at Carrying Value

1,248,000

1,248,000

Payments for Other Taxes

342,000

Tax Penalties From Examination

1,367,000

Geographic Concentration Risk [Member]

Loss Contingencies [Line Items]

Concentration Risk, Percentage

89.00%

85.00%

88.00%

Supplier Concentration Risk [Member]

Loss Contingencies [Line Items]

Concentration Risk, Percentage

10.00%

10.00%

10.00%

Customer Concentration Risk [Member]

Loss Contingencies [Line Items]

Concentration Risk, Percentage

10.00%

10.00%

Executive A [Member]

Loss Contingencies [Line Items]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period

4 years

Officers' Compensation

$500,000

Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Shares Issued

100,000

Commitments_Contingencies_and_3

Commitments, Contingencies and Other Commitments, Contingencies and Other (Details 2) (Details) (USD $)	36 Months Ended	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended			48 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Feb. 03, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Jan. 15, 2014	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jan. 04, 2013	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2017
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Royalty Guarantees, Commitments, Amount	$675,000		$675,000			$2,000,000				$3,000,000	$2,000,000
Executive B [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Officers' Compensation	582,000
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Shares Issued	15,000
Executive A [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Officers' Compensation			500,000
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Shares Issued		100,000
Executive C [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Officers' Compensation			600,000		661,000	630,000
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Shares Issued				29,886
Executive D [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Officers' Compensation			608,000			638,000	579,000
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Shares Issued								150,000
Executive F [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Officers' Compensation			$725
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Shares Issued									25,000

Commitments_Contingencies_and_4

Commitments, Contingencies and Other Commitments, Contingencies and Other (Details 3) (Details)	72 Months Ended	24 Months Ended	36 Months Ended	0 Months Ended		48 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Feb. 08, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Feb. 03, 2014	Jan. 15, 2014	Dec. 31, 2012	Jan. 04, 2013
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	7 years
Executive B [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Shares Issued			15,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period		5 years
Executive A [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Shares Issued				100,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period				4 years
Executive C [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Shares Issued					29,886
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period					3 years
Executive D [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Shares Issued						150,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period						5 years
Executive F [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Shares Issued							25,000

Commitments_Contingencies_and_5

Commitments, Contingencies and Other Commitments, Contingencies and Other (Table 2) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2015
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Royalty Guarantees, Commitments, Amount	675	$3,000	$2,000	$2,000
Sales Revenue, Net [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	10.50%
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	12.80%

Commitments_Contingencies_and_6

Commitments, Contingencies and Other Commitments, Contingencies and Other (Table 3) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable	$203	$119	$30	$62
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Period Increase (Decrease)	234	399	153
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions	150	310	185
Charge back [Member]
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable	18,199	17,040	18,108	15,955
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Period Increase (Decrease)	52,265	41,812	36,885
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions	51,106	42,880	34,732
Allowance for Sales Returns [Member]
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable	5,160	3,253	4,299	2,202
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Period Increase (Decrease)	5,648	702	3,258
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions	$3,741	$1,748	$1,161

Commitments_Contingencies_and_7

Commitments, Contingencies and Other Commitments, Contingencies and Other (Table 4) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill b net	$154,759	$96,132	$91,559
Cost Basis [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Gross	96,730	92,157	76,193
Goodwill, Acquired During Period	58,627	4,573	15,964
Goodwill, Gross	155,357	96,730	92,157
Accumulated Amortization [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Gross				598
Goodwill, Gross	$598	$598	$598	$598

Operating_Segment_Information_1

Operating Segment Information (Detail) - (Table 1) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
December 31, 2012:
Net sales to external customers	$1,334,951,000	$1,314,223,000	$1,227,072,000
Gross profit	469,000,000	482,376,000	455,702,000
Commissions and licensing fees b net	13,723,000	15,632,000	15,395,000
Income from operations	167,642,000	203,768,000	178,976,000
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization	15,077,000	12,979,000	12,642,000
Assets	911,235,000	880,241,000	804,039,000
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment	18,341,000	20,746,000	20,102,000
Wholesale Footwear [Member]
December 31, 2012:
Net sales to external customers	882,355,000	860,448,000	794,486,000
Gross profit	260,501,000	263,864,000	249,547,000
Commissions and licensing fees b net	0	0	0
Income from operations	106,290,000	117,689,000	104,326,000
Assets	526,420,000	537,609,000	511,011,000
Wholesale Accessories [Member]
December 31, 2012:
Net sales to external customers	246,608,000	244,163,000	241,339,000
Gross profit	84,640,000	89,307,000	87,055,000
Commissions and licensing fees b net	0	0	0
Income from operations	38,773,000	44,738,000	41,376,000
Assets	190,237,000	152,553,000	138,602,000
Total Wholesale [Member]
December 31, 2012:
Net sales to external customers	1,128,963,000	1,104,611,000	1,035,825,000
Gross profit	345,141,000	353,171,000	336,602,000
Commissions and licensing fees b net	0	0	0
Income from operations	145,063,000	162,427,000	145,702,000
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization	7,690,000	6,659,000	7,717,000
Assets	716,657,000	690,162,000	649,613,000
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment	10,188,000	9,276,000	7,506,000
Retail [Member]
December 31, 2012:
Net sales to external customers	205,988,000	209,612,000	191,247,000
Gross profit	123,859,000	129,205,000	119,100,000
Commissions and licensing fees b net	0	0	0
Income from operations	8,856,000	24,726,000	26,311,000
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization	7,160,000	5,542,000	4,818,000
Assets	146,927,000	129,549,000	101,674,000
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment	8,153,000	11,470,000	12,596,000
First Cost Member
December 31, 2012:
Net sales to external customers	0	0	0
Gross profit	0	0	0
Commissions and licensing fees b net	6,438,000	7,988,000	7,778,000
Income from operations	6,438,000	7,988,000	7,778,000
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization	227,000	116,000	107,000
Assets	47,651,000	60,530,000	52,752,000
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment	0	0	0
Licensing [Member]
December 31, 2012:
Net sales to external customers	0	0	0
Gross profit	0	0	0
Commissions and licensing fees b net	7,285,000	7,644,000	7,617,000
Income from operations	7,285,000	7,644,000	7,617,000
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization	0	0	0
Assets	0	0	0
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment	0	0	0
Corporate [Member]
December 31, 2012:
Net sales to external customers	0
Gross profit	0
Income from operations	0	983,000	-8,432,000
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization	0	662,000	0
Assets	0	0	0
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment	$0	$0	$0

Operating_Segment_Information_2

Operating Segment Information (Detail) - (Table 2) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Domestic	$1,334,951,000	$1,314,223,000	$1,227,072,000
International	1,334,951,000	1,314,223,000	1,227,072,000
Revenues	1,334,951,000	1,314,223,000	1,227,072,000
Domestic (Non-US Title) [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Domestic	319,089	315,154	261,759
International	319,089	315,154	261,759
Revenues	319,089	315,154	261,759
Domestic [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Domestic	1,222,721,000	1,200,797,000	1,133,077,000
International	1,222,721,000	1,200,797,000	1,133,077,000
Revenues	1,222,721,000	1,200,797,000	1,133,077,000
International [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Domestic	112,230,000	113,426,000	93,995,000
International	112,230,000	113,426,000	93,995,000
Revenues	$112,230,000	$113,426,000	$93,995,000

Quarterly_Results_of_Operation2

Quarterly Results of Operations (unaudited) (Table) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Net sales	$1,334,951,000	$1,314,223,000	$1,227,072,000
Cost of sales	865,951,000	831,847,000	771,370,000
Gross profit	469,000,000	482,376,000	455,702,000
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	111,880,000	132,007,000	119,626,000
Net income per share: [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share, Basic	$1.82	$2.04	$1.85
Earnings Per Share, Diluted	$1.76	$1.98	$1.81
First Quarter [Member]
Net sales				304,624,000	278,916,000
Cost of sales				196,276,000	176,318,000
Gross profit				108,348,000	102,598,000
Fees and Commissions				3,171,000	4,366,000
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent				23,637,000	23,400,000
Net income per share: [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share, Basic				$0.38	$0.36
Earnings Per Share, Diluted				$0.36	$0.35
Second Quarter [Member]
Net sales						295,715,000	297,634,000
Cost of sales						188,655,000	187,056,000
Gross profit						107,060,000	110,578,000
Fees and Commissions						3,187,000	3,699,000
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent						28,002,000	28,956,000
Net income per share: [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share, Basic						$0.45	$0.45
Earnings Per Share, Diluted						$0.44	$0.43
Third Quarter [Member]
Net sales								391,992,000	394,791,000
Cost of sales								255,895,000	255,088,000
Gross profit								136,097,000	139,703,000
Fees and Commissions								5,103,000	4,937,000
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent								39,248,000	43,992,000
Net income per share: [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share, Basic								$0.64	$0.68
Earnings Per Share, Diluted								$0.62	$0.66
Fourth Quarter [Member]
Net sales										342,620,000	342,882,000
Cost of sales										225,125,000	213,385,000
Gross profit										117,495,000	129,497,000
Fees and Commissions										2,262,000	2,630,000
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent										$20,993,000	$35,659,000
Net income per share: [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share, Basic										$0.35	$0.55
Earnings Per Share, Diluted										$0.34	$0.54