Posted by: Kate on: December 19, 2008
Queensboro frequently offers our twills on sale for a very reasonable price. Have you ever wondered exactly what the word “twill” means? Do you read our product descriptions and think “That sounds like a great shirt, but what does it look like?” Today, we solve the mystery! What is twill?
Right, is [...]
Posted by: Kate on: November 26, 2008
I decided to investigate the meaning of the word “denier” because almost all of the product descriptions for our bags contain the word. I had the vague notion that it was probably a descriptive term for the thickness of the material. I figured that if I did not know exactly what it meant, [...]
Posted by: Kate on: November 25, 2008
It’s almost Thanksgiving, which means it’s time for some more bad holiday-related apparel puns! “Feast” your eyes on these hilarious Thanksgiving puns. If you have some, be sure to comment here and share!
The Turkey Gets Dressed (or doesn’t)
Why should you keep your eyes off the turkey dressing?
Because it makes him blush!
Did you hear [...]
Posted by: Kate on: October 31, 2008
Nothing is funnier than puns. In honor of Halloween, here’s a sweet treat of great Halloween puns and jokes related to apparel!
Q: Why are most monsters covered in wrinkles?
A: Have you ever tried to iron a monster?
Q: What kind of monster is safe to put in the washing machine?
A: A wash and wear wolf
Q: How [...]
Posted by: Kate on: October 29, 2008
Visitors to our website encounter some interesting terms that they may not have seen before. One of those is “pique.” What is pique? I asked my friends and relatives about their thoughts, because none of them work in the apparel industry. That usually results in some interesting answers. Only three of [...]
Posted by: Kate on: October 27, 2008
I shamelessly stole this pun from one of Bluefly.com’s recent email promotions. It is classic, considering the upcoming (or ongoing, depending upon which state you live in) election.
Rock the Coat!
Yes-the weather is getting cooler, and the election is almost over. It is time to Rock the Coat and Rock the Vote. Nab yourself [...]
Posted by: Kate on: September 9, 2008
We at Queensboro like to think that we are an open-minded and well-educated crew. That is why we are so happy to, in our own way, support the Bill of Rights of the United States Constitution by offering a great line of men’s and women’s wrinkle-resistant twills.
How, might you ask, does wearing a wrinkle-free [...]
