# Steve Madden

> Steve Madden (Steven Madden, Ltd.) is a New York-based, publicly traded fashion company that designs, markets and sells trend-driven footwear, handbags and accessories at accessible price points. Founded in 1990 by designer Steve Madden with roughly $1,100, the company built its reputation on translating runway trends into affordable, fast-moving styles for young women. Today it operates a portfolio of owned and licensed brands - including Steve Madden, Dolce Vita, Betsey Johnson, Madden Girl and, following its 2025 acquisition, Kurt Geiger - across wholesale, retail and direct-to-consumer channels, generating over $2.5 billion in annual net sales.

- **Founded:** 1990
- **Headquarters:** Long Island City, New York, United States
- **Founders:** Steve Madden (Founder & Creative Chief)
- **Team size:** Approximately 3,500-4,200 employees
- **Products:** Steve Madden footwear, Steve Madden Men's, Handbags & accessories, Madden Girl, Dolce Vita
- **Notable:** Grew from a ~$1,100 startup in 1990 to over $2.5 billion in annual net sales., Named Footwear News 'Company of the Year' in 2001., Ranked the #2 most-preferred footwear brand among U.S. teens (behind Nike) in the 2000s.

## Products & services

- **Steve Madden footwear** — Core line of trend-driven women's and men's shoes - boots, sneakers, heels, sandals, loafers and dress shoes.
- **Steve Madden Men's** — Dedicated men's footwear collection launched to extend the brand beyond its women's core.
- **Handbags & accessories** — Handbags, crossbody bags, wallets, sunglasses and other fashion accessories sold under owned and licensed labels.
- **Madden Girl** — Younger, value-priced footwear line aimed at teens and juniors.
- **Dolce Vita** — Acquired contemporary footwear brand known for chic, modern styles.
- **Betsey Johnson** — Playful, feminine fashion brand spanning footwear, accessories and licensed categories.
- **Kurt Geiger** — British luxury footwear and accessories house acquired in 2025, including Kurt Geiger London, KG and Carvela.
- **Brand licensing** — Licenses its brands across ready-to-wear, outerwear, eyewear, hosiery, jewelry, fragrance, luggage and home.

## Achievements

- Grew from a ~$1,100 startup in 1990 to over $2.5 billion in annual net sales.
- Named Footwear News 'Company of the Year' in 2001.
- Ranked the #2 most-preferred footwear brand among U.S. teens (behind Nike) in the 2000s.
- Built a multi-brand portfolio through acquisitions including Dolce Vita, Betsey Johnson, Almost Famous and Kurt Geiger.
- Operates 255+ retail locations and sells in markets worldwide.
- Completed a ~$360M+ acquisition of British luxury house Kurt Geiger in 2025.

## Latest updates

- **2025-02** — Announced definitive agreement to acquire British luxury footwear house Kurt Geiger for an enterprise value of ~£289M / ~$360M+.
- **2025-06** — Completed the Kurt Geiger acquisition, adding Kurt Geiger London, KG and Carvela brands.
- **2025-12** — Reported fiscal 2025 net sales of ~$2.52 billion, up ~11% on a comparable basis, with Kurt Geiger driving late-year growth.
- **2026-01** — Guided fiscal 2026 revenue growth of roughly 9-11% while remaining cautious on tariffs.

## Links

- Website: https://stevemadden.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/steve-madden
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/SteveMadden
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/stevemadden
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevemadden/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveMaddenShoes
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stevemadden

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Last updated: 2026-07-26