Steve Madden: story of a brand marked by originality

Steve Madden is a relatively young footwear company founded in 1990 by Steve Madden. The company has revolutionized the shoe industry with unique and creative designs. The company's goal, as always stated by the founder, is to offer customers products that stand out for their quality, simplicity and reliability.

Steve Madden's adventure in the world of footwear began in 1990 with a budget of only $1,100. In a short time, the founder began designing his shoes, launching the first product in 1991: the platform shoe.

This model immediately received success and appreciation in the sector. In 1993, the entrepreneur opened his first boutique in Soho, reaching a turnover of $250 million in 2000. His brand is now known worldwide.

Brief biographical notes on Steve Madden

Talking about the brand and this company can be reductive without at least mentioning the founder of this shoe giant. Steve Madden was born in 1958 in Far Rockaway, Queens, New York, to a Jewish mother and a father who owned a textile company. From an early age, he showed the qualities that would allow him to succeed. He began working at a shoe store called Toulouse in Cedarhurst, where he understood the possibilities that the fashion industry could offer him. After high school, he moved to Miami, Florida to attend university. However, after only two years, he returned home because his father no longer wanted to pay for his studies due to his poor results. Back home, Steve decided to work at the Jildor clothing store and later in the wholesale sale of women's boots from L.J Simone, where he proposed himself as a representative of the commercial side.

His passion for shoes and fashion

Before embarking on his journey with his company, he worked for 10 years in the clothing store, covering various positions and learning the secrets of the business.

In the 1990s, he decided to launch his footwear company, which quickly became famous worldwide. His secret was his tenacity that allowed him not to give up even in the face of some work failures.

The brand offers a wide range of women's footwear, including the iconic Steve Madden shoes, Steve Madden boots and Steve Madden pumps. Ultimately, he was able to use his experience and passion for fashion to create a successful brand in the world of footwear. Thanks to his dedication and ability to understand customers' needs, the brand has become synonymous with fashion, style and innovation in the shoe industry.

The first Steve Madden Shoe Models

Steve Madden's company therefore started with a low budget and we also add that his production initially included five hundred pairs of shoes. The first model of Steve Madden Shoes was called Marilyn and was a sort of rounded-toe clog. Madden began selling this model in New York outside stores, surprisingly putting it in the trunk of his car, as proof of his great tenacity. But the first satisfactions came with another model, Mary Lou. It was a pair of patent leather shoes that allowed the company to expand rapidly. From that moment on, successes began to come one after the other, thanks to the birth of many new models. He always proved to be good at riding the fashion of the moment, which for example at that time was linked to wedges. The entrepreneur successfully turned to the teenage shoe market, with an average cost.

Some succesful models of Steve Madden Shoes

Here are some successful models of Steve Madden shoe line.

• Bertie. Casual sneaker with thick rubber sole and fabric upper. Appreciated for its sporty style and comfort. Suitable for daily and constant use.
• Slink. Sandal model with ankle strap and wedge. Appreciated especially for its versatile and original design.
• Troopa. Military boot with leather upper, durable rubber sole and lace-up closure. Inspired by the original and classic style of Combat Boots.
• Carrson. High-heeled sandal with ankle strap. Ideal for glamorous evenings and formal events. Model appreciated for its elegance and simplicity.
• Irenee. Low sandal with open toe and thin strap.

These are just some of the shoe models that have allowed the company to be successful in recent years as we can see in this in-depth analysis.

Steve Madden Bags: features and peculiarities

Those who have already purchased Steve Madden bags know that their main peculiarity is to embrace different styles, but at affordable prices. Steve Madden bags were designed to be fashionable and affordable for everyone. Certainly among the types of bags of this company most appreciated by customers are backpacks.

In the Steve Madden backpack collection we find both elegant leather ones and casual canvas ones. There are various models of different colors and always decorated differently. For example, we can find models with studs, or buckles or even metallic details. We are talking about many different models but what they have in common is practicality combined with an original style. But the Steve Madden bag collection is not limited to backpacks, but to other types that we will now see.

Other types of Steve Madden Bags

Let's see other types of Steve Madden bags.

• Work bags. This line includes elegant briefcase models with practical wheels and handles and others with shoulder straps. We are talking about bags that are characterized by being very spacious and with many pockets that serve to insert documents and personal effects.
• Shoulder bags. This type of Steve Madden bag is available in different models as regards size, material and style. In this line we find those in canvas that are light, or those in leather with adjustable shoulder strap. These are perfect bags for any occasion, also very spacious.
• Handbags. In this line there are many models available, precisely to offer the customer many options to choose from. Some of them are characterized by having buckles or finishes in synthetic fur, which have a very particular style.

What else does Steve Madden offer to its customers?

Steve Madden, beyond the beautiful bags and shoes, also offers other things for its customers with the aim of satisfying every need. In fact, its clothing lines include pants, shirts, jackets, blazers for both men and women. 

• Blazers and Jackets. The company offers its customers leather jackets and heavier blazers, but also light jackets such as canvas jackets. Leather jackets and blazers are available with a different style of various colors. Sleeveless leather jackets are perfect for mid-seasons.
• Dress. The dresses offered by Steve Madden vary because we find casual ones with prints but also elegant ones in satin or silk. The former are perfect for leisure time while the latter are ideal for special occasions both work and personal.

Steve Madden Shirts and Pants

Steve Madden also offers various types of pants, namely elegant ones, leather ones, but also Cargo and classic Skinny jeans. Jeans and leather pants are available for both men and women, while Cargo pants are perfect for the male audience. Steve Madden shirts are available in casual or flannel versions that are more elegant and can be made of cotton or silk. We have short and long-sleeved shirts, with buttons or without, as proof of the great versatility of the Steve Madden clothing line.

In conclusion, we can say that the Steve Madden clothing line is very rich and varied since it includes almost all the items that a person could look for. Prices are affordable and the style is very original. If we are looking for a piece of clothing for an important business meeting or for a date, the company offers us many options full of charm and style.