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Exclusive: Steve Madden Reflects on His ‘Unbelievable, Unusual, Thrilling’ Career
Footwear's fast-fashion mogul will be inducted this week into the FN Hall of Fame.
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There will be fun, fanfare and fundraising at the organization's annual gala in New York.
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Industry leaders speculate on why now and where the brand is going next.