UNITED STATES

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SCHEDULE 14A

 

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CHEROKEE INC.

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M46747-P21316 You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named company. This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side). We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. CHEROKEE INC. *** Exercise Your Right to Vote *** Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on June 5, 2012. CHEROKEE INC. ATTN: MARK DISIENA 5990 SEPULVEDA BLVD, SUITE 600 SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91411 Meeting Information Meeting Type: Annual Meeting For holders as of: April 17, 2012 Date: June 5, 2012 Time: 10:00 a.m. PDT Location: Cherokee Inc. 5990 Sepulveda Blvd, Suite 600 Sherman Oaks, CA 91411 See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.

 

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Voting Items 2. To approve the proposed ratification of Moss Adams LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for Fiscal 2013. 3. To approve a non-binding advisory resolution on executive compensation. 4. In their discretion, the Proxies are authorized to vote upon such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting. 01) Timothy Ewing 02) Keith Hull 03) David Mullen 1. To elect five (5) directors for a one-year term to expire at the 2013 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Our Nominating Committee and Board of Directors have nominated and recommend for election as director the following persons: Nominees: The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following: The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR proposals 2 and 3. 04) Jess Ravich 05) Henry Stupp M46749-P21316