Steven Madden (SHOO) 10-Q 11 May 15 2014 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	8-May-15
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	STEVEN MADDEN, LTD.
Document Type	10-Q
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-19
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		63,467,190
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-Mar-15
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$50,455	$81,450	$153,070
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $1,050, $2,680 and $1,440	10,773	54,778	12,154
Factor accounts receivable, net of allowances of $19,626, $20,883 and $15,259	204,309	139,816	190,816
Inventories	76,029	92,677	58,301
Marketable securities – available for sale	27,337	31,198	30,714
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	29,176	17,131	16,597
Prepaid taxes	11,332	11,051	0
Deferred taxes	14,094	14,125	12,179
Total current assets	423,505	442,226	473,831
Notes receivable	1,727	1,878	2,461
Note receivable – related party	3,244	3,328	3,581
Property and equipment, net	69,262	68,905	58,432
Other assets	7,593	10,036	6,227
Marketable securities – available for sale	90,907	90,446	91,945
Goodwill – net	143,719	154,759	95,842
Intangibles – net	151,899	139,657	131,577
Total Assets	891,856	911,235	863,896
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	99,314	92,635	89,073
Accrued expenses	44,421	67,828	34,775
Advances from factor	9,469	0	0
Income taxes payable	0	0	84
Contingent payment liability – current portion	11,455	11,455	9,761
Accrued incentive compensation	1,864	5,673	2,444
Total current liabilities	166,523	177,591	136,137
Contingent payment liability	27,605	27,178	25,156
Deferred rent	11,673	11,573	9,736
Deferred taxes	24,706	24,706	14,781
Other liabilities	658	658	139
Total Liabilities	231,165	241,706	185,949
Commitments, contingencies and other
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Common stock – $.0001 par value, 135,000 shares authorized, 84,882, 83,491 and 83,084 shares issued, 63,582, 63,625 and 66,628 shares outstanding	6	6	8
Additional paid-in capital	304,923	275,039	253,933
Retained earnings	803,728	783,904	695,681
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-18,632	-12,752	-8,217
Treasury stock – 21,300, 19,866, and 16,456 shares at cost	-429,719	-376,942	-264,051
Total Steven Madden, Ltd. stockholders’ equity	660,306	669,255	677,354
Non-controlling interests	385	274	593
Total stockholders’ equity	660,691	669,529	677,947
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity	891,856	911,235	863,896
Preferred Stock [Member]
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Preferred stock – $.0001 par value, 5,000 shares authorized; none issued; Series A Junior Participating preferred stock – $.0001 par value, 60 shares authorized; none issued	$0	$0	$0

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Allowances for Accounts Receivable (in dollars)	$1,050	$2,680	$2,584
Allowances for Due from Factors (in dollars)	$19,626	$20,883	$14,115
Preferred stock-issued	0	0	0
Common stock par value	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
Common stock, shares authorized	135,000,000	135,000,000	90,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	84,882,000	83,491,000	83,084,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	63,582,000	63,625,000	66,628,000
Treasury stock-shares at cost	21,300,000	19,866,000	16,456,000
Preferred Class A [Member]
Preferred stock-par value	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
Preferred stock- shares authorized	5,000,000	5,000,000	5,000,000
Preferred Class B [Member]
Preferred stock-par value	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
Preferred stock- shares authorized	60,000	60,000	60,000

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$323,945	$304,624
Cost of sales	212,567	196,276
Gross profit	111,378	108,348
Commission and licensing fee income – net	3,918	3,171
Operating expenses	-82,404	-75,526
Impairment charge	-3,045	0
Income from operations	29,847	35,993
Interest and other income – net	496	1,033
Income before provision for income taxes	30,343	37,026
Provision for income taxes	10,408	12,996
Net income	19,935	24,030
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests	111	393
Net income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd.	$19,824	$23,637
Basic net income per share (in dollars per share)	$0.33	$0.38
Diluted net income per share (in dollars per share)	$0.32	$0.36
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	59,605	62,822
Effect of dilutive securities – options/restricted stock	2,473	2,315
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	62,078	65,137

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$19,935	$24,030
Foreign currency translation adjustment, Pre-tax	-5,984	-2,979
Foreign currency translation adjustment, Tax	0	0
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Foreign currency translation adjustment, After-tax	-5,984	-2,979
Gain (loss) on cash flow hedging derivatives, Pre-tax	-680	317
Gain (loss) on cash flow hedging derivatives, Tax	248	-122
Gain (loss) on cash flow hedging derivatives, After-tax	-432	195
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, Pre-tax	842	2,038
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, Tax	-307	-795
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, After-tax	535	1,243
Total other comprehensive (loss), Pre-tax	-5,822	-624
Total other comprehensive (loss), Tax	-59	-917
Total other comprehensive (loss), After-tax	-5,881	-1,541
Comprehensive income	14,054	22,489
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	111	393
Comprehensive income attributable to Steven Madden, Ltd.	$13,943	$22,096

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$19,935	$24,030
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used for)/provided by operating activities:
Tax benefit from the exercise of stock options	-8,319	-631
Depreciation and amortization	4,525	3,374
Loss on disposal of fixed assets	609	62
Impairment charge	3,045	0
Deferred taxes	-1,998	524
Forgiveness of note receivable - related party	84	0
Stock-based compensation	4,758	4,924
Deferred rent	100	301
Realized gain (loss) on sale of marketable securities	96	2
Contingent Liability	427	0
Changes, net of acquisitions, in:
Accounts receivable, net of allowances	44,005	29,719
Factor accounts receivable, net of allowances	-64,493	-47,266
Inventories	17,149	15,395
Prepaids and other assets	-1,564	8,436
Accounts payable and other accrued expenses	-20,805	-17,310
Net cash (used for)/provided by operating activities	-2,446	21,560
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	-3,669	-4,392
Purchases of marketable securities	19,090	9,969
Sales of marketable securities	21,521	530
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	-9,129	-6,750
Net cash used for investing activities	-10,367	-20,581
Cash flows from financing activities:
Common stock repurchases for treasury	-52,777	-29,336
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	16,807	521
Tax benefit from the exercise of stock options	8,319	631
Advances from factor	9,469	0
Net cash used for financing activities	-18,182	-28,184
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	-30,995	-27,205
Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of period	81,450	180,275
Cash and cash equivalents – end of period	$50,455	$153,070

Basis_of_Reporting

Basis of Reporting	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Reporting	Basis of Reporting
	The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Steven Madden, Ltd. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, such statements include all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring items) which are considered necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position of the Company and the results of its operations and cash flows for the periods presented. Certain adjustments were made to prior years' amounts to conform to the 2015 presentation. The results of operations for the three month period ended March 31, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related disclosures for the year ended December 31, 2014 included in the Annual Report of Steven Madden, Ltd. on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 26, 2015.

Use_of_Estimates

Use of Estimates	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Use of Estimates [Abstract]
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
	Significant areas involving management estimates include allowances for bad debts, returns and customer chargebacks, inventory valuation, valuation of intangible assets, litigation reserves and contingent payment liabilities. The Company provides reserves on trade accounts receivables and factor receivables for future customer chargebacks and markdown allowances, discounts, returns and other miscellaneous compliance related deductions that relate to the current period sales. The Company evaluates anticipated chargebacks by reviewing several performance indicators of its major customers. These performance indicators, which include retailers’ inventory levels, sell-through rates and gross margin levels, are analyzed by management to estimate the amount of the anticipated customer allowance.

Factor_Receivable

Factor Receivable	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Due To and From Factor [Abstract]
Due To And From Factor	Factor Receivable
	The Company has a collection agency agreement with Rosenthal & Rosenthal, Inc. (“Rosenthal”) that became effective on September 15, 2009. The agreement can be terminated by the Company or Rosenthal at any time upon 60 days prior written notice. Under the agreement, the Company can request advances from Rosenthal of up to 85% of aggregate receivables submitted to Rosenthal. The agreement provides the Company with a $30 million credit facility with a $15 million sub-limit for letters of credit at an interest rate based, at the Company’s election, upon a calculation that utilizes either the prime rate minus 0.125% or LIBOR plus 2.5%. The Company also pays Rosenthal a fee based on a percentage of the gross invoice amount submitted to Rosenthal. With respect to receivables related to our private label business, the fee is 0.14% of the gross invoice amount. With respect to all other receivables, the fee is 0.20% of the gross invoice amount. Rosenthal assumes the credit risk on a substantial portion of the receivables that the Company submits to it and, to the extent of any loans made to the Company, Rosenthal maintains a lien on all of the Company’s receivables to secure the Company’s obligations. As of March 31, 2015 the Company borrowed $9,469 as an advance from Rosenthal.

Notes_Receivable

Notes Receivable	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Receivables [Abstract]
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]	Notes Receivable
	As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, Notes Receivable were comprised of the following:
		March 31,	December 31,
		2015	2014
	Note receivable from seller of SM Canada	$1,727	$1,878
	In connection with the Company's February 21, 2012 acquisition of all of the assets comprising the footwear, handbags and accessories wholesale and retail businesses of Steve Madden Canada Inc., Steve Madden Retail Canada Inc., Pasa Agency Inc.
	Note D – Notes Receivable (continued)
	and Gelati Imports Inc. (collectively, "SM Canada"), which had been the Company's sole distributor in Canada since 1994, the Company provided an interest-free loan to the seller of SM Canada in the principal amount of $3,107 Canadian dollars (which converted to approximately $3,085 in U.S. dollars at the time of the acquisition). The note is payable in five annual installments, which are due on the same dates that the five annual earn-out payments (to the extent such contingent consideration is earned as a result of SM Canada's financial performance in the earn-out periods; see Note F) are paid by the Company to the seller of SM Canada. The note was recorded net of the imputed interest, which will be amortized to income over the term of the note.
	To the extent that any earn-out is not achieved in future earn-out periods, the repayment of the note may result in less than the entire principal amount of the loan being repaid. In such event the unpaid annual installment of the principal amount of the note will be forgiven.

Marketable_Securities

Marketable Securities	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Marketable Securities [Abstract]
Marketable Securities	Marketable Securities
	Marketable securities consist primarily of certificates of deposit and corporate bonds with maturities greater than three months and up to ten years at the time of purchase as well as marketable equity securities. These securities, which are classified as available-for-sale, are carried at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses, net of any tax effect, reported in stockholders’ equity as accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). For the three months ended March 31, 2015, gains of $96 were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income and recognized in the income statement in other income compared to gains of $2 for the comparable period in 2014. These securities are classified as current and non-current marketable securities based upon their maturities. Amortization of premiums and discounts is included in interest income. For the three months ended March 31, 2015, the amortization of bond premiums totals $345 compared to $137 for the comparable period in 2014. The values of these securities may fluctuate as a result of changes in equity values, market interest rates and credit risk. The schedule of maturities at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are as follows:
		Maturities as of				Maturities as of
		31-Mar-15				31-Dec-14
		1 Year or Less		1 to 10 Years		1 Year or Less		1 to 10 Years
	Corporate bonds	$	10,991	$	90,907	$	11,363	$	90,446
	Certificates of deposit	16,346		—		19,835		—
	Total	$	27,337	$	90,907	$	31,198	$	90,446

Fair_Value_Measurement

Fair Value Measurement	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurement	Fair Value Measurement
	The accounting guidance under Accounting Standards Codification “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” (“ASC 820-10”) requires the Company to make disclosures about the fair value of certain of its assets and liabilities. ASC 820-10 clarifies the principle that fair value should be based on the assumptions market participants would use when pricing an asset or liability and establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the information used to develop those assumptions. ASC 820-10 utilizes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels. A brief description of those three levels is as follows:
	•	Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
	•	Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.
	•	Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs.
	Note F – Fair Value Measurement (continued)
	The Company’s financial assets and liabilities subject to fair value measurements as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are as follows:
					March 31, 2015
					Fair Value Measurements
			Fair value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Assets:
	Cash equivalents		$	2,286	$	2,286	$	—	$	—
	Current marketable securities – available for sale (a)		27,337		27,337		—		—
	Note receivable – related party (b)		3,244		—		—		3,244
	Note receivable from seller of SM Canada (c)		1,727		—		—		1,727
	Long-term marketable securities – available for sale (d)		90,907		90,907		—		—
	Total assets		$	125,501	$	120,530	$	—	$	4,971
	Liabilities:
	Forward contracts		$	2,932	$	—	$	2,932	$	—
	Contingent consideration (e)		39,060		—		—		39,060
	Total liabilities		$	41,992	$	—	$	2,932	$	39,060
	(a) Current marketable securities includes unrealized gains of $4 and unrealized losses of $74.
	(b) The decrease in the balance of the note receivable from related party is due to forgiveness of $102, partially offset by accrued interest income of $18.
	(c) The decrease in the balance of the note receivable from seller of SM Canada at March 31, 2015 is due to $151 in foreign currency translation.
	(d) Long-term marketable securities includes unrealized gains of $356 and unrealized losses of $135.
	(e) The increase in the contingent consideration at March 31, 2015 compared to December 31, 2014 is due to a change in present value of the expected future payments.
					December 31, 2014
					Fair Value Measurements
			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 from 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 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.
	Note F – Fair Value Measurement (continued)
	The Company enters into forward contracts (see Note O) to manage the risk associated with the volatility of future cash flows denominated in Mexican pesos. Fair value of these instruments is based on observable market transactions of spot and forward rates.
	For the note receivable due from related party (see Note I) and from the seller of SM Canada (see Note D), the carrying value was determined to be the fair value, based upon their imputed or actual interest rates, which approximate current market interest rates.
	The Company has recorded a liability for potential contingent consideration in connection with the December 30, 2014 acquisition of SM Mexico (see Note M). 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 M). Pursuant to the terms of an earn-out agreement between the Company and the seller of Dolce Vita, earn-out payments will be due annually to the seller of Dolce Vita based on the financial performance of Dolce Vita for each of the twelve-month periods ending on September 30, 2015 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 twelve-month periods ending on March 31, 2013 through 2017, inclusive. The fair value of the contingent payments was estimated using the present value of management’s projections of the financial results of SM Canada during the earn-out period. The current portion of the earn-out due based on the twelve-month period ending March 31, 2015 approximates the recorded value.
	The Company has recorded a liability for potential contingent consideration in connection with the May 25, 2011 acquisition of Cejon Inc., Cejon Accessories, Inc. and New East Designs, LLC (collectively "Cejon"). Pursuant to the terms of an earn-out agreement between the Company and the sellers of Cejon, earn-out payments will be made annually to the sellers of Cejon, based on the financial performance of Cejon for each of the twelve-month periods ending on June 30, 2012 through 2016, inclusive. The fair value of the remaining contingent payments was estimated using the present value of management's projections of the financial results of Cejon during the earn-out period.
	The carrying value of certain financial instruments such as accounts receivable, due from factor and accounts payable approximates their fair values due to the short-term nature of their underlying terms. The fair values of investment in marketable securities available for sale are determined by reference to publicly quoted prices in an active market.

Revenue_Recognition

Revenue Recognition	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Revenue Recognition [Abstract]
Revenue Recognition	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 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
	Note G – Revenue Recognition (continued)
	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.

Sales_Deductions

Sales Deductions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Sales Deductions [Abstract]
Sales Deductions	Sales Deductions
	The Company supports retailers’ initiatives to maximize sales of the Company’s products on the retail floor by subsidizing the co-op advertising programs of such retailers, providing them with inventory markdown allowances and participating in various other marketing initiatives of its major customers. In addition, the Company accepts returns for damaged products for which the Company’s costs are normally charged back to the responsible third-party factory. Such expenses are reflected in the condensed consolidated financial statements as deductions to net sales.

Notes_ReceivableRelated_Party_

Notes Receivable-Related Party (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Receivables [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]	Note Receivable – Related Party
	On June 25, 2007, the Company made a loan to Steve Madden, its Creative and Design Chief and a principal stockholder of the Company, in the amount of $3,000 in order for Mr. Madden to satisfy a personal tax obligation resulting from the exercise of stock options that were due to expire and to retain the underlying Company common stock, which common stock he pledged to the Company as collateral to secure the loan. Mr. Madden executed a secured promissory note in favor of the Company bearing interest at an annual rate of 8%, which was due on the earlier of the date Mr. Madden ceases to be employed by the Company or December 31, 2007. The note was amended and restated as of December 19, 2007 to extend the maturity date to March 31, 2009, and amended and restated again as of April 1, 2009 to change the interest rate to 6% and the maturity date to June 30, 2015 at which time all principal and accrued interest would become due. On January 3, 2012, in connection with an amendment of Mr. Madden’s employment contract, the note was again amended and restated (the “Third Amended and Restated Note”) to extend its maturity date to December 31, 2023 and eliminate the accrual of interest after December 31, 2011. In addition, the Third Amended and Restated Note provides that, commencing on December 31, 2014, and annually on each December 31 thereafter through the maturity date, one-tenth of the principal amount thereof, together with accrued interest, will be cancelled by the Company, provided that Mr. Madden continues to be employed by the Company on each such December 31. As of December 31, 2011, $1,090 of interest has accrued on the principal amount of the loan related to the period prior to the elimination of the accrual of interest and has been reflected on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Based upon the increase in the market value of the Company’s common stock since the inception of the loan, on July 12, 2010, the Company released from its security interest a portion of the shares of the Company’s common stock, pledged by Mr. Madden as collateral for the loan. The number of shares of the Company's common stock currently securing the repayment of the loan is 472,500 shares. On March 31, 2015, the total market value of these shares was $17,955. Pursuant to the elimination of further interest accumulation under the Third Amended and Restated Note, the outstanding principal and the accrued interest has been discounted to reflect imputed interest, 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.

Share_Repurchase_Program

Share Repurchase Program	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Share Repurchase Program [Text Block]	Share Repurchase Program
	The Company's Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program (the “Share Repurchase Program”), effective as of January 1, 2004. 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 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. 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 three months ended March 31, 2015, an aggregate of 1,434,559 shares of the Company's common stock was repurchased under the Share Repurchase Program, at an average price per share of $36.79, for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $52,777. As of March 31, 2015, approximately $146,987 remained available for future repurchases under the Share Repurchase Program.

Net_Income_Per_Share_of_Common

Net Income Per Share of Common Stock	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Net Income Per Share of Common Stock [Abstract]
Net Income Per Share of Common Stock	Net Income Per Share of Common Stock
	Basic net income per share is based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period, which does not include unvested restricted common stock subject to forfeiture of 4,069,000 shares for the three months ended March 31, 2015, compared to 4,179,000 shares for the three months ended March 31, 2014. Diluted net income per share reflects: (a) the potential dilution assuming shares of common stock were issued upon the exercise of outstanding in-the-money options and the proceeds thereof were used to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock at the average market price during the period, and (b) the vesting of granted nonvested restricted stock awards for which the assumed proceeds upon vesting are deemed to be the amount of compensation cost not yet recognized attributable to future services using the treasury stock method, to the extent dilutive. For the three months ended March 31, 2015, options to purchase approximately 259,000 shares of common stock have been excluded in the calculation of diluted net income per share as compared to 107,000 shares that were excluded for the three months ended March 31, 2014, as the result would have been antidilutive. For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, all unvested restricted stock awards were dilutive.

StockBased_Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation	-Based Compensation
	In March 2006, the Company's Board of Directors approved the Steven Madden, Ltd. 2006 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) under which nonqualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, performance shares, restricted stock, other stock-based awards and performance-based cash awards may be granted to employees, consultants and non-employee directors. The stockholders approved the Plan on May 26, 2006. On May 25, 2007, the stockholders approved an amendment to the Plan to increase the maximum number of shares that may be issued under the Plan from 4,050,000 to 5,231,250. On May 22, 2009, the stockholders approved a second amendment to the Plan that increased the maximum number of shares that may be issued under the Plan to 13,716,000. On May 25, 2012, the stockholders approved a third amendment to the Plan that increased the maximum number of shares that may be issued under the Plan to 23,466,000. The following table summarizes the number of shares of common stock authorized for use under the Plan, the number of stock-based awards granted (net of expired or cancelled awards) under the Plan and the number of shares of common stock available for the grant of stock-based awards under the Plan:
	Common stock authorized	23,466,000
	Stock-based awards, including restricted stock and stock options granted, net of expired or cancelled	(19,287,000	)
	Common stock available for grant of stock-based awards as of March 31, 2015	4,179,000
	Note L – Equity-Based Compensation (continued)
	Total equity-based compensation for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 is as follows:
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2015				2014
	Restricted stock	$	3,760			$	3,785
	Stock options	998				1,139
	Total	$	4,758			$	4,924
	Equity-based compensation is included in operating expenses on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.
	Stock Options
	Cash proceeds and intrinsic values related to total stock options exercised during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 are as follows:
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2015				2014
	Proceeds from stock options exercised	$	16,807			$	521
	Intrinsic value of stock options exercised	$	27,446			$	586
	During the three months ended March 31, 2015, options to purchase approximately 298,527 shares of common stock with a weighted average exercise price of $26.73 vested. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, options to purchase approximately 237,510 shares of common stock with a weighted average exercise price of $22.63 vested. As of March 31, 2015, there were unvested options relating to 814,923 shares of common stock outstanding with a total of $6,844,500 of unrecognized compensation cost and an average vesting period of 2.62 years.
	The Company uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to estimate the fair value of options granted, which requires several assumptions. The expected term of the options represents the estimated period of time until exercise and is based on the historical experience of similar awards. Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Company’s common stock. The risk free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of the grant. With the exception of special dividends paid in November of 2005 and 2006, the Company historically has not paid regular cash dividends and thus the expected dividend rate is assumed to be zero. The following weighted average assumptions were used for stock options granted during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014:
			2015		2014
	Volatility		23.7% to 28.3%		29.7% to 31.8%
	Risk free interest rate		0.99% to 1.60%		1.06% to 1.72%
	Expected life in years		4.1 to 5.1		4.1 to 5.1
	Dividend yield		0.00%		0.00%
	Weighted average fair value		$8.48		$10.04
	Note L – Equity-Based Compensation (continued)
	Activity relating to stock options granted under the Company’s plans and outside the plans during the three months ended March 31, 2015 is as follows:
			Number of Shares			Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
	Outstanding at January 1, 2015		3,428,000			$	19.48
	Granted		41,000			34.74
	Exercised		(1,190,000	)		14.12
	Cancelled/Forfeited		(6,000	)		16.93
	Outstanding at March 31, 2015		2,273,000			$	22.56	3.6 years		$	35,097
	Exercisable at March 31, 2015		1,457,000			$	17.34	2.6 years		$	30,106
	Restricted Stock
	The following table summarizes restricted stock activity during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014:
			2015					2014
			Number of Shares			Weighted Average Fair Value at Grant Date		Number of Shares			Weighted Average Fair Value at Grant Date
	Non-vested at January 1,		4,067,000			$	24.69	4,257,000			$	24.24
	Granted		191,000			35.8		112,000			35.78
	Vested		(135,000	)		21.23		(116,000	)		24.54
	Forfeited		—			—		(2,000	)		27.03
	Non-vested at March 31,		4,123,000			$	22.84	4,251,000			$	24.54
	As of March 31, 2015, the Company had $79,836 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 7.54 years. The Company determines the fair value of its restricted stock awards based on the market price of its common stock on the date of grant.
	On January 3, 2012, the Company and its Creative and Design Chief, Steven Madden, entered into an amendment of Mr. Madden’s existing employment agreement, pursuant to which, on February 8, 2012, Mr. Madden was granted 1,463,057 restricted shares of the Company’s common stock at the then market price of $27.34, which will vest in equal annual installments over a seven-year period commencing on December 31, 2017 and, thereafter, on each December 31 through December 31, 2023, subject to Mr. Madden’s continued employment on each such vesting date. Pursuant to the contract, on June 30, 2012, Mr. Madden exercised his right to receive an additional restricted stock award, and, on July 3, 2012, he was granted 1,893,342 restricted shares of the Company's common stock at the then market price of $21.13, which will vest in the same manner as the aforementioned grant.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Acquisitions [Abstract]
Acqusitions	Acquisitions
	Blondo
	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. The purchase price has been preliminarily allocated as follows:
	Inventory	$	233
	Trademarks	7,196
	Total fair value excluding goodwill	7,429
	Goodwill	1,700
	Net assets acquired	$	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.
	Note M – Acquisitions (continued)
	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 includes a cash payment at closing of $56,872 plus potential earn-out payments based on achievement of certain earnings targets for each of the twelve month periods ending on September 30, 2015 and 2016 provided that the aggregate minimum earn-out payment for such two year earn-out period shall be no less than $5,000. The fair value of the contingent payments was estimated using the present value of
	management's projections of the financial results of Dolce Vita during the earn-out period. At August 13, 2014, the Company estimated the fair value of the contingent consideration to be $4,616.
	The transaction was accounted for using the acquisition method required by GAAP. Accordingly, the assets and liabilities of Dolce Vita were recorded at their fair values, and the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including identified intangible assets, was recorded as goodwill. The fair values assigned to tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed are based on management’s estimates and assumptions, which are subject to change. The purchase price has been preliminarily allocated as follows:
	Cash	$	1,481
	Accounts receivable	11,872
	Inventory	11,498
	Fixed assets	2,019
	Trade name	12,200
	Customer Relations	12,270
	Prepaid and other assets	1,289
	Accounts payable	(13,569		)
	Accrued expenses	(2,500		)
	Other liabilities	(1,355		)
	Total fair value excluding goodwill	35,205
	Goodwill	26,941
	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.
	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.

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
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 March 31, 2015:
			Wholesale												Net Carrying  Amount
			Footwear				Accessories				Retail
	Balance at January 1, 2015		$	87,637			$	49,324			$	17,798			$	154,759
	Acquisitions (1)		1,700				—				—				1,700
	Purchase accounting adjustment - Dolce Vita (2)		(12,270		)		—				—				(12,270		)
	Translation and other		(268		)		—				(202		)		(470		)
	Balance at March 31, 2015		$	76,799			$	49,324			$	17,596			$	143,719
	(1) Includes goodwill related to the purchase of Blondo in January 2015.
	(2) Amount represents preliminary purchase price allocation of trademarks related to the Dolce Vita acquisition.
	The following table details identifiable intangible assets as of March 31, 2015:
			Estimated Lives		Cost Basis				Accumulated Amortization (1)				Impairment (2)				Net Carrying Amount
	Trade names		6–10 years		$	4,590			$	2,608			$	—			$	1,982
	Customer relationships		10 years		39,609				14,783				—				24,826
	License agreements		3–6 years		5,600				5,600				—				—
	Non-compete agreement		5 years		2,440				2,237				—				203
	Other		3 years		14				14				—				—
					52,253				25,242				—				27,011
	Re-acquired right		indefinite		35,200				7,600				—				27,600
	Trade names		indefinite		100,333				—				3,045				97,288
					$	187,786			$	32,842			$	3,045			$	151,899
	(1) Includes the effect of foreign currency translation related primarily to the movements of the Canadian dollar in relation to the U.S. dollar.
	(2) An impairment charge of $3,045 was recorded in the first quarter of 2015 related to the Company's Wild Pair trademark. The impairment was triggered by a loss of future anticipated cash flows from a significant customer.
	The estimated future amortization expense of purchased intangibles as of March 31, 2015 is as follows:
	2015 (remaining nine months)	$	2,798
	2016	3,459
	2017	3,229
	2018	3,092
	2019	3,018
	Thereafter	11,415
		$	27,011

Derivative_Instruments

Derivative Instruments	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Derivative Instruments Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]	Derivative Instruments
	The Company uses derivative instruments, specifically, forward foreign exchange contracts, to manage the risk associated with the volatility of future cash flows denominated in Mexican pesos. The foreign exchange contracts are used to mitigate the impact of exchange rate fluctuations on forecasted purchases of inventory from Mexico and are designated as cash flow hedging instruments. As of March 31, 2015, the fair value of the Company's foreign currency derivatives, which is included on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets in accrued expenses, is $2,932. As of March 31, 2015, $1,993 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 March 31, 2014, $88 of losses related to cash flow hedges were recorded in accumulated
	other comprehensive income, net of taxes. As of March 31, 2015, the Company's hedging activities were considered effective and, thus, no ineffectiveness from hedging activities were recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. For the three months ended March 31, 2015 losses of $214 were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income and recognized in the income statement in cost of sales, as compared to losses of $13 for the three months ended March 31, 2014.

Commitments_Contingencies_and_

Commitments, Contingencies and Other	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments, Contingencies and Other	Commitments, Contingencies and Other
	Legal proceedings:
	Information regarding certain specific legal proceedings in which the Company is involved is contained in Part 1, Item 3, and in Note O to the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. Unless otherwise indicated in this report, all proceedings discussed in the earlier reports which are not indicated therein as having been concluded, remain outstanding as of March 31, 2015.
	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	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
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 Q – Operating Segment Information (continued)
	As of and three months ended,	Wholesale Footwear		Wholesale Accessories		Total Wholesale		Retail			First Cost		Licensing		Consolidated
	31-Mar-15
	Net sales to external customers	$	225,134	$	51,897	$	277,031	$	46,914						$	323,945
	Gross profit	68,509		17,007		85,516		25,862							111,378
	Commissions and licensing fees – net	—		—		—		—			$	1,528	$	2,390	3,918
	Income (loss) from operations	21,986		5,384		27,370		(1,441		)	1,528		2,390		29,847
	Segment assets	$	572,564	$	135,459	708,023		144,744			39,089		—		891,856
	Capital expenditures					$	2,191	$	1,478		$	—	$	—	$	3,669
	31-Mar-14
	Net sales to external customers	$	219,739	$	45,281	$	265,020	$	39,604						$	304,624
	Gross profit	69,033		17,264		86,297		22,051							108,348
	Commissions and licensing fees – net	—		—		—		—			$	1,412	$	1,759	3,171
	Income (loss) from operations	31,071		5,958		37,029		(4,207		)	1,412		1,759		35,993
	Segment assets	$	568,740	$	155,492	724,232		114,128			25,536		—		863,896
	Capital expenditures					$	2,213	$	2,179		$	—	$	—	$	4,392
	Revenues by geographic area for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 are as follows:
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2015		2014
	Domestic (a)	$	288,131	$	281,382
	International	35,814		23,242
	Total	$	323,945	$	304,624
	(a) Includes revenues of $78,127 and $82,958 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, related to sales to U.S. customers where the title is transferred outside the U.S. and the sale is recorded by our International business.

Recent_Accounting_Pronouncemen

Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Recent Accounting Pronouncements [Abstract]
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards [Abstract]	Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued new accounting guidance, Accounting Standards Update 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 Accounting Standards Upate is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2016. We are currently evaluating the impact of the new guidance on our consolidated financial statements.

Basis_of_Reporting_Policies

Basis of Reporting (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Accounting, Policy	Basis of Reporting
	The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Steven Madden, Ltd. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, such statements include all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring items) which are considered necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position of the Company and the results of its operations and cash flows for the periods presented. Certain adjustments were made to prior years' amounts to conform to the 2015 presentation. The results of operations for the three month period ended March 31, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related disclosures for the year ended December 31, 2014 included in the Annual Report of Steven Madden, Ltd. on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 26, 2015.
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Significant areas involving management estimates include allowances for bad debts, returns and customer chargebacks, inventory valuation, valuation of intangible assets, litigation reserves and contingent payment liabilities. The Company provides reserves on trade accounts receivables and factor receivables for future customer chargebacks and markdown allowances, discounts, returns and other miscellaneous compliance related deductions that relate to the current period sales. The Company evaluates anticipated chargebacks by reviewing several performance indicators of its major customers. These performance indicators, which include retailers’ inventory levels, sell-through rates and gross margin levels, are analyzed by management to estimate the amount of the anticipated customer allowance.
Marketable Securities, Available-for-sale Securities, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Marketable Securities
	Marketable securities consist primarily of certificates of deposit and corporate bonds with maturities greater than three months and up to ten years at the time of purchase as well as marketable equity securities. These securities, which are classified as available-for-sale, are carried at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses, net of any tax effect, reported in stockholders’ equity as accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). For the three months ended March 31, 2015, gains of $96 were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income and recognized in the income statement in other income compared to gains of $2 for the comparable period in 2014. These securities are classified as current and non-current marketable securities based upon their maturities. Amortization of premiums and discounts is included in interest income. For the three months ended March 31, 2015, the amortization of bond premiums totals $345 compared to $137 for the comparable period in 2014. The values of these securities may fluctuate as a result of changes in equity values, market interest rates and credit risk. The schedule of maturities at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are as follows:
		Maturities as of				Maturities as of
		31-Mar-15				31-Dec-14
		1 Year or Less		1 to 10 Years		1 Year or Less		1 to 10 Years
	Corporate bonds	$	10,991	$	90,907	$	11,363	$	90,446
	Certificates of deposit	16,346		—		19,835		—
	Total	$	27,337	$	90,907	$	31,198	$	90,446
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 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
	Note G – Revenue Recognition (continued)
	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, Allowances [Policy Text Block]	Sales Deductions
	The Company supports retailers’ initiatives to maximize sales of the Company’s products on the retail floor by subsidizing the co-op advertising programs of such retailers, providing them with inventory markdown allowances and participating in various other marketing initiatives of its major customers. In addition, the Company accepts returns for damaged products for which the Company’s costs are normally charged back to the responsible third-party factory. Such expenses are reflected in the condensed consolidated financial statements as deductions to net sales.

Notes_Receivable_Tables

Notes Receivable (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Receivables [Abstract]
Schedule of Notes Receivable	As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, Notes Receivable were comprised of the following:
		March 31,	December 31,
		2015	2014
	Note receivable from seller of SM Canada	$1,727	$1,878

Marketable_Securities_Marketab

Marketable Securities Marketable Securities (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Marketable Securities [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities [Table Text Block]	The schedule of maturities at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are as follows:
		Maturities as of				Maturities as of
		31-Mar-15				31-Dec-14
		1 Year or Less		1 to 10 Years		1 Year or Less		1 to 10 Years
	Corporate bonds	$	10,991	$	90,907	$	11,363	$	90,446
	Certificates of deposit	16,346		—		19,835		—
	Total	$	27,337	$	90,907	$	31,198	$	90,446

Fair_Value_Measurement_Tables

Fair Value Measurement (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
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 March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are as follows:
				March 31, 2015
				Fair Value Measurements
		Fair value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Assets:
	Cash equivalents	$	2,286	$	2,286	$	—	$	—
	Current marketable securities – available for sale (a)	27,337		27,337		—		—
	Note receivable – related party (b)	3,244		—		—		3,244
	Note receivable from seller of SM Canada (c)	1,727		—		—		1,727
	Long-term marketable securities – available for sale (d)	90,907		90,907		—		—
	Total assets	$	125,501	$	120,530	$	—	$	4,971
	Liabilities:
	Forward contracts	$	2,932	$	—	$	2,932	$	—
	Contingent consideration (e)	39,060		—		—		39,060
	Total liabilities	$	41,992	$	—	$	2,932	$	39,060
	(a) Current marketable securities includes unrealized gains of $4 and unrealized losses of $74.
	(b) The decrease in the balance of the note receivable from related party is due to forgiveness of $102, partially offset by accrued interest income of $18.
	(c) The decrease in the balance of the note receivable from seller of SM Canada at March 31, 2015 is due to $151 in foreign currency translation.
	(d) Long-term marketable securities includes unrealized gains of $356 and unrealized losses of $135.
	(e) The increase in the contingent consideration at March 31, 2015 compared to December 31, 2014 is due to a change in present value of the expected future payments.
				December 31, 2014
				Fair Value Measurements
		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 from 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 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.

StockBased_Compensation_Tables

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized Under Stock Plans Issued And Avaliability	The following table summarizes the number of shares of common stock authorized for use under the Plan, the number of stock-based awards granted (net of expired or cancelled awards) under the Plan and the number of shares of common stock available for the grant of stock-based awards under the Plan:
	Common stock authorized	23,466,000
	Stock-based awards, including restricted stock and stock options granted, net of expired or cancelled	(19,287,000	)
	Common stock available for grant of stock-based awards as of March 31, 2015	4,179,000
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs	Total equity-based compensation for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 is as follows:
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2015				2014
	Restricted stock	$	3,760			$	3,785
	Stock options	998				1,139
	Total	$	4,758			$	4,924
Schedule Of Cash Proceeds And Intrinsic Values For Stock Options Exercised	Cash proceeds and intrinsic values related to total stock options exercised during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 are as follows:
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2015				2014
	Proceeds from stock options exercised	$	16,807			$	521
	Intrinsic value of stock options exercised	$	27,446			$	586
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Method Used	The following weighted average assumptions were used for stock options granted during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014:
			2015		2014
	Volatility		23.7% to 28.3%		29.7% to 31.8%
	Risk free interest rate		0.99% to 1.60%		1.06% to 1.72%
	Expected life in years		4.1 to 5.1		4.1 to 5.1
	Dividend yield		0.00%		0.00%
	Weighted average fair value		$8.48		$10.04
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 months ended March 31, 2015 is as follows:
			Number of Shares			Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
	Outstanding at January 1, 2015		3,428,000			$	19.48
	Granted		41,000			34.74
	Exercised		(1,190,000	)		14.12
	Cancelled/Forfeited		(6,000	)		16.93
	Outstanding at March 31, 2015		2,273,000			$	22.56	3.6 years		$	35,097
	Exercisable at March 31, 2015		1,457,000			$	17.34	2.6 years		$	30,106
Schedule of Nonvested Share Activity	The following table summarizes restricted stock activity during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014:
			2015					2014
			Number of Shares			Weighted Average Fair Value at Grant Date		Number of Shares			Weighted Average Fair Value at Grant Date
	Non-vested at January 1,		4,067,000			$	24.69	4,257,000			$	24.24
	Granted		191,000			35.8		112,000			35.78
	Vested		(135,000	)		21.23		(116,000	)		24.54
	Forfeited		—			—		(2,000	)		27.03
	Non-vested at March 31,		4,123,000			$	22.84	4,251,000			$	24.54

Acquisitions_Acquisition_Table

Acquisitions Acquisition (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Acquisitions [Abstract]
Schedule of Purchase Price Allocation [Table Text Block]	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
	Customer Relations	12,270
	Prepaid and other assets	1,289
	Accounts payable	(13,569		)
	Accrued expenses	(2,500		)
	Other liabilities	(1,355		)
	Total fair value excluding goodwill	35,205
	Goodwill	26,941
	Net assets acquired	$	62,146

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets1

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill	The following is a summary of the carrying amount of goodwill by segment as of March 31, 2015:
			Wholesale												Net Carrying  Amount
			Footwear				Accessories				Retail
	Balance at January 1, 2015		$	87,637			$	49,324			$	17,798			$	154,759
	Acquisitions (1)		1,700				—				—				1,700
	Purchase accounting adjustment - Dolce Vita (2)		(12,270		)		—				—				(12,270		)
	Translation and other		(268		)		—				(202		)		(470		)
	Balance at March 31, 2015		$	76,799			$	49,324			$	17,596			$	143,719
Schedule of Indentifiable Intangible Assets	The following table details identifiable intangible assets as of March 31, 2015:
			Estimated Lives		Cost Basis				Accumulated Amortization (1)				Impairment (2)				Net Carrying Amount
	Trade names		6–10 years		$	4,590			$	2,608			$	—			$	1,982
	Customer relationships		10 years		39,609				14,783				—				24,826
	License agreements		3–6 years		5,600				5,600				—				—
	Non-compete agreement		5 years		2,440				2,237				—				203
	Other		3 years		14				14				—				—
					52,253				25,242				—				27,011
	Re-acquired right		indefinite		35,200				7,600				—				27,600
	Trade names		indefinite		100,333				—				3,045				97,288
					$	187,786			$	32,842			$	3,045			$	151,899
	(1) Includes the effect of foreign currency translation related primarily to the movements of the Canadian dollar in relation to the U.S. dollar.
Schedule of Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense	The estimated future amortization expense of purchased intangibles as of March 31, 2015 is as follows:
	2015 (remaining nine months)	$	2,798
	2016	3,459
	2017	3,229
	2018	3,092
	2019	3,018
	Thereafter	11,415
		$	27,011

Operating_Segment_Information_

Operating Segment Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment
	As of and three months ended,	Wholesale Footwear		Wholesale Accessories		Total Wholesale		Retail			First Cost		Licensing		Consolidated
	31-Mar-15
	Net sales to external customers	$	225,134	$	51,897	$	277,031	$	46,914						$	323,945
	Gross profit	68,509		17,007		85,516		25,862							111,378
	Commissions and licensing fees – net	—		—		—		—			$	1,528	$	2,390	3,918
	Income (loss) from operations	21,986		5,384		27,370		(1,441		)	1,528		2,390		29,847
	Segment assets	$	572,564	$	135,459	708,023		144,744			39,089		—		891,856
	Capital expenditures					$	2,191	$	1,478		$	—	$	—	$	3,669
	31-Mar-14
	Net sales to external customers	$	219,739	$	45,281	$	265,020	$	39,604						$	304,624
	Gross profit	69,033		17,264		86,297		22,051							108,348
	Commissions and licensing fees – net	—		—		—		—			$	1,412	$	1,759	3,171
	Income (loss) from operations	31,071		5,958		37,029		(4,207		)	1,412		1,759		35,993
	Segment assets	$	568,740	$	155,492	724,232		114,128			25,536		—		863,896
	Capital expenditures					$	2,213	$	2,179		$	—	$	—	$	4,392
Schedule of Revenues, by Geographic Area	Revenues by geographic area for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 are as follows:
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2015		2014
	Domestic (a)	$	288,131	$	281,382
	International	35,814		23,242
	Total	$	323,945	$	304,624
	(a) Includes revenues of $78,127 and $82,958 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, related to sales to U.S. customers where the title is transferred outside the U.S. and the sale is recorded by our International business.

Factor_Receivable_Detail

Factor Receivable (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Collateral	0.85
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$30
Letters Of Credit SubLimit Capacity Amount	$15
Factoring Fee	0.20%
First Cost and Private Label business [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Factoring Fee	0.14%

Notes_Receivable_Details_Table

Notes Receivable (Details) - (Table)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	Note receivable – Seller of SM Canada [Member]	Note receivable – Seller of SM Canada [Member]	Note receivable – Seller of SM Canada [Member]
				USD ($)	USD ($)	CAD
Notes receivable	$1,727	$1,878	$2,461
Due from				$1,878	$3,085	3,107

Notes_Receivable_Details_1

Notes Receivable (Details 1) (Note Receivable from Seller of SM Canada [Member])	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	USD ($)	USD ($)	CAD
Due from	$1,878	$3,085	3,107

Marketable_Securities_Detail

Marketable Securities (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Marketable Securities [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gain (Loss)	$96	$2
Investment Income, Amortization of Premium	$345	$137

Marketable_Securities_Marketab1

Marketable Securities Marketable Securities Table (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Current	$27,337	$31,198	$30,714
Available-for-sale Securities, Noncurrent	90,907	90,446	91,945
Bonds [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Current	10,991	11,363
Available-for-sale Securities, Noncurrent	90,907	90,446
Certificates of Deposit [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Current	16,346	19,835
Available-for-sale Securities, Noncurrent	$0	$0

Fair_Value_Measurement_Detail_

Fair Value Measurement (Detail) - (Table) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Aug. 13, 2014	Jun. 25, 2007
Interest Receivable	$18,000		$156,000
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment			893,000
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Securities	356,000		11,000
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, Actual Cash Payment	-9,469,000	0
Contingent Liability	427,000	0
Assets:
Available-for-sale Securities, Current	27,337,000	30,714,000	31,198,000
Notes Receivable, Related Parties, Noncurrent	3,244,000	3,581,000	3,328,000		3,000,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Noncurrent	90,907,000	91,945,000	90,446,000
Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Net, Noncurrent	1,727,000	2,461,000	1,878,000
Contingent payment liability	27,605,000	25,156,000	27,178,000	4,616,000
Liabilities:
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure	2,932,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Loss	135,000		589,000
Debt Instrument, Decrease, Forgiveness	102,000		409,000
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate, Translation	151,000		400,000
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Range of Outcomes, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Value, Low			2,139,000
Fair Value [Member]
Assets:
Cash Equivalents	2,286,000		2,280,000
Current marketable securities – available for sale			31,198,000
Long-term marketable securities – available for sale			90,446,000
Total assets	125,501,000		129,130,000
Contingent payment liability	39,060,000		38,633,000
Liabilities:
Total liabilities	41,992,000		40,967,000
Fair Value [Member] | Note receivable – related party [Member]
Assets:
Notes Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure	3,244,000		3,328,000
Fair Value [Member] | Forward contracts [Member]
Liabilities:
Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure	2,932,000		2,334,000
Fair Value [Member] | Note receivable – Seller of SM Canada [Member]
Assets:
Notes Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure			1,878,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Assets:
Cash Equivalents	2,286,000		2,280,000
Current marketable securities – available for sale	27,337,000		31,198,000
Long-term marketable securities – available for sale	90,907,000		90,446,000
Total assets	120,530,000		123,924,000
Contingent payment liability	0		0
Liabilities:
Total liabilities	0		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Note receivable – related party [Member]
Assets:
Notes Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure	0		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Forward contracts [Member]
Liabilities:
Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure	0		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Note receivable – 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 – available for sale	0		0
Long-term marketable securities – available for sale	0		0
Total assets	0		0
Contingent payment liability	0		0
Liabilities:
Total liabilities	2,932,000		2,334,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Note receivable – related party [Member]
Assets:
Notes Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure	0		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Forward contracts [Member]
Liabilities:
Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure	2,932,000		2,334,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Note receivable – 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 – available for sale	0		0
Long-term marketable securities – available for sale	0		0
Total assets	4,971,000		5,206,000
Contingent payment liability	39,060,000		38,633,000
Liabilities:
Total liabilities	39,060,000		38,633,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Note receivable – related party [Member]
Assets:
Notes Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure	3,244,000		3,328,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Forward contracts [Member]
Liabilities:
Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure	0		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Note receivable – Seller of SM Canada [Member]
Assets:
Notes Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure	1,727,000		1,878,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Current [Member]
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Securities	4,000		1,000
Liabilities:
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Loss	74,000		145,000
Sm canada [Member]
Liabilities:
business combinations contingent liability payment			3,315,000
Cejon Acquisition [Member]
Liabilities:
business combinations contingent liability payment			5,160,000
Dolce Vita [Member]
Assets:
Contingent payment liability	5,000,000
Liabilities:
business combinations contingent liability payment			4,616,000
SM Mexico [Member]
Assets:
Contingent payment liability	10,000
Liabilities:
business combinations contingent liability payment			$9,836,000

Notes_ReceivableRelated_Party_1

Notes Receivable-Related Party (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	21 Months Ended	39 Months Ended	54 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2009	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Mar. 31, 2014	Jun. 25, 2007
Receivables [Abstract]
Notes Receivable, Related Parties, Noncurrent		$3,244	$3,328				$3,581	$3,000
Related Party Transaction, Rate				8.00%	6.00%
Related Party Shares Pledged As Collateral	472,500
Market value shares pledged as collateral related party -in dollars		17,955
Interest income related party -in dollars						1,090
Debt Instrument, Decrease, Forgiveness		102	409
Interest Receivable		$18	$156

Share_Repurchase_Program_Share

Share Repurchase Program Share Repurchse Program (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 20, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount	$150,000
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares		1,434,559
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value		52,777,000
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount		$146,987,000
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share		$36.79

Net_Income_Per_Share_of_Common1

Net Income Per Share of Common Stock (Detail)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Subject to Forfeiture	4,069,000	4,179,000
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	259,000	107,000

StockBased_Compensation_Detail

Stock-Based Compensation (Detail) - (Table 1)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	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	13,716,000	5,231,250	4,050,000
Stock-based awards, including restricted stock and stock options granted, net of expired or cancelled	-19,287,000
Common stock available for grant of stock-based awards as of June 30, 2012	4,179,000

StockBased_Compensation_Detail1

Stock-Based Compensation (Detail) - (Table 2) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Total	$4,758	$4,924
Restricted Stock [Member]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	3,760	3,785
Stock Options [Member]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	$998	$1,139

StockBased_Compensation_Detail2

Stock-Based Compensation (Detail) - (Table 3) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Proceeds from stock options exercised	$16,807	$521
Intrinsic value of stock options exercised	$27,446	$586

StockBased_Compensation_Detail3

Stock-Based Compensation (Detail) - (Table 4) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Dividend yield	0.00%	0.00%
Weighted average fair value	$8.48	$10.04
Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Volatility	23.70%	29.70%
Risk free interest rate	0.99%	1.06%
Expected life in years	4 years 1 month	4 years 1 month
Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Volatility	28.30%	31.80%
Risk free interest rate	1.60%	1.72%
Expected life in years	5 years 1 month	5 years 1 month

StockBased_Compensation_Detail4

Stock-Based Compensation (Detail) - (Table 5) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Outstanding at January 1, 2012	3,428,000
Outstanding at January 1, 2012 (in Dollars per share)	$19.48
Granted	41,000
Granted (in Dollars per share)	$34.74
Exercised	-1,190,000
Exercised (in Dollars per share)	$14.12
Cancelled/Forfeited	-6,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$16.93
Outstanding at June 30, 2012	2,273,000
Outstanding at June 30, 2012 (in Dollars per share)	$22.56
Outstanding at June 30, 2012	3 years 7 months
Outstanding at June 30, 2012 (in Dollars)	$35,097
Exercisable at June 30, 2012	1,457,000
Exercisable at June 30, 2012 (in Dollars per share)	$17.34
Exercisable at June 30, 2012	2 years 7 months
Exercisable at June 30, 2012 (in Dollars)	$30,106

StockBased_Compensation_Detail5

Stock-Based Compensation (Detail) - (Table 6) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
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	4,067,000	4,257,000
Non-vested at January 1 (in Dollars per share)	$24.69	$24.24
Granted	191,000	112,000
Granted (in Dollars per share)	$35.80	$35.78
Vested	-135,000	-116,000
Vested (in Dollars per share)	$21.23	$24.54
Forfeited	0	-2,000
Forfeitures (in dollars per share)	$0	$27.03
Non-vested at March 31	4,123,000	4,251,000
Non-vested at March 31 (in Dollars per share)	$22.84	$24.54

StockBased_Compensation_Detail6

Stock-Based Compensation (Detail) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 03, 2012	Feb. 08, 2012	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	25-May-12	22-May-09	27-May-07	26-May-06
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized					23,466,000	13,716,000	5,231,250	4,050,000
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Vested In Period			298,527	237,510
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Exercisable During Period Weighted Average Exercise Price (in Dollars per share)			$26.73	$22.63
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award Equity Options Nonvested Number			814,923
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized			$6,844,500
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition			2 years 7 months 13 days
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Nonvested Restricted Stock Awards Total Compensation Cost Not Yet Recognized			$79,836
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Nonvested Restricted Awards Total Compensation Cost Not Yet Recognized Period For Recognition			7 years 6 months 15 days
Related Party Transaction Restricted Shares Granted During The Period	1,893,342	1,463,057
Common Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share Price	21.13	27.34

Acquisitions_Detail

Acquisitions (Detail) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
	Aug. 13, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill		$143,719,000	$154,759,000		$95,842,000
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred	56,872,000
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Range of Outcomes, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Value, Low			2,139,000
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross	62,146,000
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired		6,750,000
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, High	5,000,000
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, at Fair Value	4,616,000	27,605,000	27,178,000		25,156,000
Dolce Vita [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents	1,481,000
Business Combination, Acquired Receivables, Fair Value	11,872,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Inventory	11,498,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment	2,019,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets	1,289,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable	-13,569,000
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	-1,355,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net	35,205,000
Goodwill	26,941,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net	62,146,000
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, at Fair Value		5,000,000
SM Mexico [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Acquired Receivables, Fair Value		890,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Inventory		4,760,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment		1,525,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets		4,065,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable		-4,144,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities		-1,241,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net		5,855,000
Goodwill		19,317,000
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred				15,000
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross		25,172,000		25,172,000
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, at Fair Value		10,000
Blondo [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Inventory		233,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net		7,429,000
Goodwill		1,700,000
Indefinite-Lived Trademarks		7,196,000
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross		$9,129,000	$9,129

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets2

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Detail) - (Table 1) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015
Wholesale Footwear [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at January 1, 2012	$87,637
Acquisition of SM Canada	1,700
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments	-268
Balance at June 30, 2012	76,799
Wholesale Accessories [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at January 1, 2012	49,324
Acquisition of SM Canada	0
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments	0
Balance at June 30, 2012	49,324
Retail [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at January 1, 2012	17,798
Acquisition of SM Canada	0
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments	-202
Balance at June 30, 2012	17,596
Net Carrying Amount [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at January 1, 2012	154,759
Acquisition of SM Canada	1,700
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments	-470
Balance at June 30, 2012	$143,719

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets3

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Detail) - (Table 2) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Impairment charge	$3,045	$0
Re-acquired right [Member]
Cost Basis	35,200
Accumulated amortization	7,600
Net Carrying Amount	27,600
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Estimated Useful Life	indefinite
Trademarks [Member]
Cost Basis	100,333
Accumulated amortization	0
Net Carrying Amount	97,288
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Estimated Useful Life	indefinite
Total [Member]
Cost Basis	187,786
Accumulated amortization	32,842
Net Carrying Amount	151,899
Trade names [Member]
Cost Basis	4,590
Accumulated amortization	2,608
Net Carrying Amount	1,982
Customer relationships [Member]
Estimated Lives	10 years
Cost Basis	39,609
Accumulated amortization	14,783
Net Carrying Amount	24,826
Licensing agreements [Member]
Cost Basis	5,600
Accumulated amortization	5,600
Net Carrying Amount	0
Non-compete agreement [Member]
Estimated Lives	5 years
Cost Basis	2,440
Accumulated amortization	2,237
Net Carrying Amount	203
Other [Member]
Estimated Lives	3 years
Cost Basis	14
Accumulated amortization	14
Net Carrying Amount	0
Total [Member]
Cost Basis	52,253
Accumulated amortization	25,242
Net Carrying Amount	$27,011
Minimum [Member] | Trade names [Member]
Estimated Lives	6 years
Minimum [Member] | Licensing agreements [Member]
Estimated Lives	3 years
Maximum [Member] | Trade names [Member]
Estimated Lives	10 years
Maximum [Member] | Licensing agreements [Member]
Estimated Lives	6 years

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets4

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Detail) - (Table 3) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2013 (remaining nine months)	$2,798
2014	3,459
2015	3,229
2016	3,092
2017	3,018
Thereafter	11,415
Total	$27,011

Derivative_Instruments_Derivat

Derivative Instruments Derivative Instruments (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Derivative Instruments [Abstract]
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure	$2,932
Accumulated Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedging Instruments	1,993	88
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Net	$214	$13

Operating_Segment_Information_1

Operating Segment Information (Detail) - (Table 1) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
31-Mar-15
Net sales to external customers	$323,945,000	$304,624,000
Gross profit	111,378,000	108,348,000
Commissions and licensing fees – net	3,918,000	3,171,000
Income (loss) from operations	29,847,000	35,993,000
Segment assets	891,856,000	863,896,000	911,235,000
Capital expenditures	3,669,000	4,392,000
Wholesale Footwear [Member]
31-Mar-15
Net sales to external customers	225,134,000	219,739,000
Gross profit	68,509,000	69,033,000
Commissions and licensing fees – net	0	0
Income (loss) from operations	21,986,000	31,071,000
Segment assets	572,564,000	568,740,000
Wholesale Accessories [Member]
31-Mar-15
Net sales to external customers	51,897,000	45,281,000
Gross profit	17,007,000	17,264,000
Commissions and licensing fees – net	0	0
Income (loss) from operations	5,384,000	5,958,000
Segment assets	135,459,000	155,492,000
Total Wholesale [Member]
31-Mar-15
Net sales to external customers	277,031,000	265,020,000
Gross profit	85,516,000	86,297,000
Commissions and licensing fees – net	0	0
Income (loss) from operations	27,370,000	37,029,000
Segment assets	708,023,000	724,232,000
Capital expenditures	2,191,000	2,213,000
Retail [Member]
31-Mar-15
Net sales to external customers	46,914,000	39,604,000
Gross profit	25,862,000	22,051,000
Commissions and licensing fees – net	0
Income (loss) from operations	-1,441,000	-4,207,000
Segment assets	144,744,000	114,128,000
Capital expenditures	1,478,000	2,179,000
First Cost Member
31-Mar-15
Commissions and licensing fees – net	1,528,000	1,412,000
Income (loss) from operations	1,528,000	1,412,000
Segment assets	39,089,000	25,536,000
Capital expenditures	0	0
Licensing [Member]
31-Mar-15
Commissions and licensing fees – net	2,390,000	1,759,000
Income (loss) from operations	2,390,000	1,759,000
Segment assets	0	0
Capital expenditures	0	0
Domestic [Member]
31-Mar-15
Net sales to external customers	288,131,000	281,382,000
International [Member]
31-Mar-15
Net sales to external customers	$35,814,000	$23,242,000

Operating_Segment_Information_2

Operating Segment Information (Detail) - (Table 2) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Domestic	$323,945	$304,624
Geographical [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Domestic	78,127	82,958
International [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Domestic	35,814	23,242
Domestic [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Domestic	$288,131	$281,382