Who owns Anne Klein Footwear and Accessories?
Anne Klein Footwear and Accessories is made and sold by Steve Madden (the United States, NASDAQ: SHOO) under licence, an arrangement in place since 2018; Steve Madden does not own the name.[1] The Anne Klein Footwear and Accessories name is owned by WHP Global.
Key facts
- Licensed to
- Steven Madden, Ltd. verified
- Since
- Headquarters
- 🇺🇸 United States, Long Island City, New York
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Category
- Apparel, footwear & accessories › Accessories & footwear › Footwear
- Parent ticker
- NASDAQ: SHOO
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Anne Klein Footwear and Accessories
Anne Klein shoes and accessories are designed, marketed and sold by Steven Madden under a licence agreement with WHP Global signed in January 2018, which also covers the AK Sport and Lion Head marks. Steven Madden does not own the name; the Anne Klein brand, with more than 50 years of American classics behind it, belongs to WHP Global.
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Frequently asked questions
Who makes Anne Klein Footwear and Accessories?
Steve Madden makes and sells Anne Klein Footwear and Accessories under a licensing agreement that has been in place since 2018.
Does Steve Madden own Anne Klein Footwear and Accessories?
No. Steve Madden holds a licence to make and sell Anne Klein Footwear and Accessories, which is not the same as owning it.
Where did Anne Klein Footwear and Accessories come from?
Anne Klein Footwear and Accessories originated in the United States.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Steven Madden, Ltd. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-03-02 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 2 March 2026; retrieved 16 September 2026.
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