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Name: Ramon Rivera, 26

Location: North Star Mall

Forgive me for being forward, but you look good.

Thank you very much.

Are you shopping?

Not really, just killing time. I just came from the optometrist where I had my eyes dilated (peering over his sunglasses) so everything looks distorted. But I have been browsing a little.

Any store in particular?

I just came from Guess. I really like their jeans; they just fit well.

So you must be a regular, huh?

Yeah, they know me by name; they'll even call me and set aside clothes in my size that they think I'd like. Right now, I'm really into vests, and they have some cool ones. You know, for when I go to a club or something.

Do you have any other favorite haunts?

Armani Exchange and Steve Madden — he has great shoes for men, very unique and stylish.

How important is it that you look stylish?

Very. I never leave the house without checking the mirrors.

Mirrors?

As in more than one? Yes, I have three: One for my face, one for my feet and a full-length one. I have to check my whole look. It's important to look nice.

For work?

No, not necessarily — I'm an insurance agent for Nationwide Insurance — but you never know who you'll meet.

Jeanie Tavitas-Williams | 210SA contributor