Steve Madden

Steve Madden Australia: find shoes, boots, wedges, flats, bags and much more all online. Steve Madden is a shoe company founded by Steve Madden in 1990. He is consirdered one of the most successful American shoe designer of all time. From a very small investment he began designing and producing shoes from his Queens, New York based warehouse. With his years of experience in the footwear business Steve was able to fill the roles of both design and marketing director.

His philosophy was to give young fashion conscious women the shoes that would express their individualism. Steve main customer base was the trend-setting, outrageous club going youth of New York City. It’s here where he was allowed to be creative, inventive and wild with his designs. To the counter-culture anti-establishment, artsy “club kids”, Madden was something heaven sent. His creations were seen on the streets, in magazines and worn throughout the influential group of people.As his following grew the Steve Madden brand also grew in recognition. Though going mainstream didn’t restrict Madden’s creative ideas. One of his first and most popular lines was the re-imagined platform shoe, based on 70’s rock stars such as Kiss. The bulky, thick heel, high shoe became a signature product and a huge success for the collection.Steve was constantly inspired from the streets, clubs and the independent art scene of cities all over the world. He drew inspiration from New York, London, Paris and LA. In his own words, “I get my ideas and inspiration from pounding the pavement all over the world. Today, fashion is dictated by individual style. To me, the fashion of the future is anything that a young guy or girl feels good wearing.”

The years have brought more acceptance for Madden’s outrageous designs. Today the company is respected and regarded as essential to the fashion world. His shoes not only defined a generation, but it captured the imaginations of fashionistas everywhere. 20 years on he and his company continues to have an effect on the world of style. He has maintained a funky, unique and individual approach to fashion and fashion trends.

Buy Steve Madden online today. The Steve Madden brand is seen more as defining a lifestyle. Since the inception over 20 years ago, the company has grew beyond women shoes. They design and produce handbags, boots, belts, sunglasses, jewelry, legwear, outerwear and other clothing. There lines include collections for women, men and kids. If you are looking for a shoe with character, unique or just plain wild… then the  Steve Madden Online shop is your destination.