Internationally, Steve Madden has a presence in over 55 countries with roughly 185 retail stores & 180 concessions including 100 Steve Madden retail stores across the United States. Besides Steve Madden products, the company carries Madden Girl, STEVEN by Steve Madden and Freebird by Steven.
Established in 1990, by Steve Madden, the company began with $1,100 in capital. Madden crafted shoe designs from his Queens factory. With decades of experience in the footwear industry and his unique creative designs, Steve Madden created one of the most recognized fashion brands in America. Madden was charged with providing quality products to fashion-conscious men and women. Millions of happy customers worldwide have driven Steve Madden shoe designs to the forefront of the fashion industry. Madden gets his motivation from rock and roll and produces products that are innovative, sometimes wild, but always chic.
Twenty years later Madden offers shoes but also other accessories such as watches, handbags, belts, jewelry, sun wear, cold weather, outerwear, and hosiery.