Steve Madden, a designer and marketer of fashion footwear, accessories and apparel, completed the acquisition of Almost Famous, a designer and marketer of women’s apparel, for $52m. "We are pleased to further enhance our apparel platform with the acquisition of Almost Famous. With its expertise in junior apparel and strength in value-priced channels, Almost Famous is a strong complement to our existing Steve Madden apparel business, which is focused on contemporary styling and is primarily distributed in department stores and e-commerce retailers," Edward Rosenfeld, Steve Madden Chairman and CEO.