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.
Evidence: Steven Madden, Ltd. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-03-02, SEC EDGAR, 2 March 2026. Verified from filings; last checked .
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
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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.
Ownership timeline of Anne Klein Footwear and Accessories
Where Anne Klein Footwear and Accessories sits in Steve Madden
Controlling ownership as of . Brands grouped under the entity that owns them; large groups are collapsed.
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Other brands owned by Steve Madden
Steve Madden controls 6 brands on Brandtree, 6 of them in apparel, footwear & accessories.
Also in apparel, footwear & accessories
- Blondo
- Carvela
- Dolce Vita (2001)
- Kurt Geiger (1963)
- Steve Madden
Other brands in footwear, and who owns them
The 82 brands in footwear on Brandtree belong to 31 owners. The largest is Caleres, with 7; Steve Madden has 5.
| Brand | Owner | Owner based in |
|---|---|---|
| Allen Edmonds | Caleres | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Cartago | Grendene | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| Ekisha | Servis | 🇵🇰 Pakistan |
| Alexandre Birman | Azzas 2154 | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| Bahamas | Relaxo | 🇮🇳 India |
| Bocage | Groupe Eram | 🇫🇷 France |
| CCC | MODIVO | 🇵🇱 Poland |
| BOGS | Weyco Group | 🇺🇸 United States |
About the owner: Steve Madden
Steve Madden is a publicly listed company headquartered in Long Island City, New York, United States, founded in 1990.
Steven Madden, Ltd. is a New York company, incorporated in 1990, that designs and sources fashion footwear, handbags, accessories and apparel sold through department stores, off-price chains and its own shops. Its biggest move in years was buying London's Kurt Geiger, with the Carvela brand, for about $403 million in May 2025, which lifted its store count to 399 and made the business far more international. Most of its products are made by independent factories in countries including China, Cambodia, Vietnam and Mexico.
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🇺🇸 Anne Klein Footwear and Accessories and other American brands
Brandtree records a controlling owner for 2,570 brands that began in the United States. 501 of them (19%) are now controlled by a company headquartered in another country; Anne Klein Footwear and Accessories is not one of them.
- 7 For All Mankind — Delta Galil 🇮🇱
- AKHG — Duluth Holdings 🇺🇸
- Adore Me — Victoria's Secret 🇺🇸
- Aerie — American Eagle Outfitters 🇺🇸
- All in Motion — Target 🇺🇸
- Allen Edmonds — Caleres 🇺🇸
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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