^
+ Follow VIKTOR Tag
VIKTOR
Array
(
    [results] => Array
        (
            [0] => Array
                (
                    [ArticleID] => 1346006
                    [Title] => Martinez driven in Olympic quest
                    [Summary] => 

Figure skater Michael Martinez said the other day what drives him to go the extra mile in excelling on ice is love of country and now that he’s ranked No. 27 in the world, the pathway is clearing for a second trip to the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang in 2018.

[DatePublished] => 2014-07-14 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1804869 [AuthorName] => Joaquin M. Henson [SectionName] => Sports [SectionUrl] => sports [URL] => http://media.philstar.com/images/the-philippine-star/sports/20140714/Michael-Martinez-Ice-Skater.jpg ) [1] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 1267302 [Title] => Denim is dark matter [Summary] =>

It has been a decade since Viktor elevated the way people buy and wear denim jeans in Manila. Hence it’s only fitting that to mark their 10th year, the brand teamed up with designer Jerome Lorico to create a directional collaboration for fall 2013 that reflects the city’s culture and character.

[DatePublished] => 2013-12-13 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => [AuthorName] => [SectionName] => YStyle [SectionUrl] => ystyle [URL] => http://imageshack.us/a/img826/7524/zs5q.jpg ) [2] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 1023601 [Title] => The Butt of It [Summary] =>

I’ve observed that many people, the young especially, like to have a name conspicuously printed on the rear side of their pants. It’s not their own names they want to display but someone else’s, those belonging to complete strangers. It’s crazy, yes, but it’s true.

[DatePublished] => 2013-07-28 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 135300 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1135559 [AuthorName] => Archie Modequillo [SectionName] => Freeman Cebu Lifestyle [SectionUrl] => cebu-lifestyle [URL] => ) [3] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 720764 [Title] => Small, tough, precise: History as netsuke [Summary] =>

Netsuke are Japanese ornaments no bigger than a matchbox, finely detailed, light but tough, carved in wood and ivory.

[DatePublished] => 2011-08-28 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 134078 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1389712 [AuthorName] => Jessica Zafra [SectionName] => Sunday Lifestyle [SectionUrl] => sunday-life [URL] => ) [4] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 708294 [Title] => Love and denim jeans [Summary] =>

Nothing says sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll more than a pair of jeans.

[DatePublished] => 2011-07-22 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 133272 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1213364 [AuthorName] => Carlos Concepcion [SectionName] => YStyle [SectionUrl] => ystyle [URL] => ) [5] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 701205 [Title] => Top of the game [Summary] =>

Models are a dime a dozen in our country.

[DatePublished] => 2011-07-01 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 133272 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1213364 [AuthorName] => Carlos Concepcion [SectionName] => YStyle [SectionUrl] => ystyle [URL] => ) [6] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 423405 [Title] => Up close with Viktor & Rolf at the Barbican [Summary] =>

I can still remember the first time I fell in love with design duo Viktor & Rolf. It was in 2001, when I was working at Kokon To Zai in London.

[DatePublished] => 2008-12-14 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 134014 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1525882 [AuthorName] => Mitch Dulce [SectionName] => On the Radar [SectionUrl] => on-the-radar [URL] => ) [7] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 76396 [Title] => During the siege, they ate their books. [Summary] =>

I have a confession to make: sometimes I can’t meet my reading target of one book a week. There are weeks when I carry a book around with every intention of reading it, and dutifully open it while I’m having coffee, but don’t get to finish it for one reason or another. The operative word is “dutifully” — if reading feels like a duty, my brain will not cooperate. [DatePublished] => 2008-08-01 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 134078 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1389712 [AuthorName] => Jessica Zafra [SectionName] => Young Star [SectionUrl] => young-star [URL] => ) [8] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 13409 [Title] => Denim invasion [Summary] =>

Ino Caluza, the maven behind Viktor jeans, has become quite the household name for costume tailored jeans in the country. I even have friends around Asia who have had pairs made by Ino. He has expanded his denim empire to include blazers, shirts and accessories. There are virtually hundreds of combinations one can choose when customizing your Viktor denims — fabric, fit, wash, style, accent…

[DatePublished] => 2007-08-17 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 133863 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1272928 [AuthorName] => DJ Montano [SectionName] => Young Star [SectionUrl] => young-star [URL] => ) [9] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 395580 [Title] => For the Love of Jeans [Summary] => Passion has often been the driving force for successful entrepreneurs, like Ino Caluza whose Viktor Jeans are starting to become a byword among serious denim lovers. [DatePublished] => 2007-04-21 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 133272 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1272956 [AuthorName] => Djong Tan [SectionName] => [SectionUrl] => [URL] => ) ) )
abtest
Are you sure you want to log out?
X
Login

Philstar.com is one of the most vibrant, opinionated, discerning communities of readers on cyberspace. With your meaningful insights, help shape the stories that can shape the country. Sign up now!

Get Updated:

Signup for the News Round now

FORGOT PASSWORD?
SIGN IN
or sign in with