Director Robert G. Smith and CMO Karla Frieders resign from Steven Madden

STEVEN MADDEN, LTD.

Robert G. Smith voluntarily resigns from Board effective July 14, 2025, to pursue other opportunity.
Karla Frieders resigns as Chief Merchandising Officer effective June 30, 2025, for personal reasons.
Both resignations are not due to any disagreement with the Company's operations or policies.
Board size reduced from 11 to 10 members effective July 14, 2025; no new CMO to be appointed.

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