Quotes by Steve Madden

About Steve Madden:

Steve Madden is the founder and former CEO of Steven Madden, Ltd., a publicly traded footwear company.
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I could design an $800 shoe line; it's easy. You use the best materials and you can make beautiful shoes. It's easier than making great shoes for $90.

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I'm a New York story.

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People are afraid because I'm candid. They're always worried I'm going to get into trouble.

Steve Madden

You need to define yourself in the marketplace.

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You have to be a little contrite to get redemption.

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I am guilty of stupidity, arrogance, and greed.

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There are a lot of people who get support from a thriving business.

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Growing is an important part of the business, but more important than that is to get better.

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My strengths as a businessman lie in the design and sale of women's shoes, and I have never been comfortable with complicated or technical legal or business documents.

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So much of design is context.

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I don't fret much about the natural life spans of shoe companies. If stores don't do the right things, they cease to exist, and that doesn't trouble me at all.

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I've been making shoes my whole life.

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I'd like to work with Damien Hirst.

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Author Bio

  • NameSteve Madden
  • Descriptionfounder and former CEO of Steven Madden Ltd
  • Born1958