Cinema Charisma

© Diane Mooney / MFb

The next time your billionaire boyfriend whisks you off to the Delano for a romantic weekend, don’t bother to pack a bag. Rachael Zuckerman at Boutique 12 at Cinema offers SoBe-worthy style from head to toe. Killer shoes? Flash dance the night away in Guiseppe Zanotti’s artistic heels embellished with sequins and crystals. The perfect dress for instant V.I.P club access? Slip on Cinema Haute Couture’s beige draped mini dress with a sexy front zipper and prettily punk  studded collar. And for evening’s end when you kick off your dress and heels? Your Cosabella’s under things will guarantee the night’s not quite over. 

Rachael knows what stylish women want. She started her fashion odyssey working at her aunt’s Miami clothing store and then graduated to managing a Nurielle boutique, acclaimed for its sophisticated and luxurious apparel. But she wanted to be her own maven of mode, so Boutique 12 was born. Rachael’s shop features the Cinema Haute Couture line, famous for its fluid, feminine and flirty fashions. While the line has fifteen stores throughout Europe, Rachael’s is the only one in North America. She also wholesales the line to shops in Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Chicago, among other locations.     

© Diane Mooney / MFbCinema Haute Couture is known for its built-in bras that add oomph in all the right places. Dresses come with built-in slips. This season’s emphasis is on sparkle, lace and leather. A black ultra-suede bustier features beige ribbons. Jewels decorate the décolletage of a neon mint mini. A silk jersey tunic in swirling blue and white print is embellished with Swarovski crystals. Celebrities like Paris Hilton, Sophia Vergara, and Grammy-winners Vicky and Marisol Terrazas of Los Horóscopos de Durango love the Cinema Haute Couture look.

But SoBe’s not all about the nightlife. Rachael also offers C.R.A.F.T. denim jeans, perfect for lunching poolside, and for the more daring diners, upscale Daisy Dukes with Swarovski crystal detailing. Rachael recommends pairing denim and Erin Kleinberg tank tops with their hand-sewn beading and embellishments. Add a pair of Gastone Lucioli suede wedges available in Boutique 12’s shoe salon for a touch of sporty elegance. 

Although Rachael recently gave birth to her adorable baby Benjamin, she can still be found at the shop helping customers select the ideal ensemble for their South Beach adventures. Alterations are quick and complimentary, and the store’s soft grey floors and clean white walls provide a chic shopping setting. “During the season, women want a quick outfit,” Rachael says. “Here they can run in and run out with something fabulous for a night on the town.”

And while you might not bring a bag for your SoBe sojourn, you definitely won’t want to leave your striking Boutique 12 finds behind. But please don’t make do with the complimentary Delano laundry bag! Just ask Rachael what she recommends.