Top 13 Quotes by Steve Madden

I'd like to work with Damien Hirst.

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

I've been making shoes my whole life.

I'm a New York story.

You need to define yourself in the marketplace.

So much of design is context.

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.

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.

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

You have to be a little contrite to get redemption.