Steve Madden acquires Dolce Vita Holdings

Long Island City, N.Y. -- Steve Madden has completed the acquisition of privately held Dolce Vita Holdings Inc., which specializes in the design, sourcing and sale of branded and private label footwear. The acquisition was completed for $60.3 million.



Dolce Vita sells fashion-forward footwear to wholesale customers, including department stores and specialty boutiques. In addition to marketing products under its owned brands, including Steve Madden, Steven by Steve Madden, Madden Girl, Freebird by Steven, Stevies, Betsey Johnson, Betseyville, Brian Atwood, B Brian Atwood, Report Signature, Report, Big Buddha, Wild Pair, Cejon and Mad Love, Steve Madden is the licensee of various brands, including Olsenboye for footwear, handbags and belts and Superga and l.e.i. for footwear. The company also operates 124 retail stores.