By Madeleine Luckel Tonight, fashion’s finest are gathering in Brooklyn. The occasion is the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards, and the location is none other than the Weylin. The Williamsburg location, which has played host to more than a few beautiful weddings and engagement soirees over the years, is the former Williamsburgh Savings Bank. But no matter how fabulous the party, the building’s painted… Read More
The style expresses the academic neoclassical architecture taught at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. It is the cumulative product of two-and-a-half centuries of instruction under the authority, first, of the Académie Royale D’Architecture (1671–1793), then, following the French Revolution of the late 18th century, of the Architecture section of the Académie des Beaux-Arts. The… Read More
It was right then that Weylin intervened in the conversation and mentioned to Mr. Albany that he knew a lady who would be perfect for him. It seemed as if he knew it right away; he said he had a special feeling about it. In the beginning both Albany and the barber laughed at him, but he… Read More
In a world where the elements of wonder and surprise seem so elusive, it is rare we are offered the chance to escape our mundane lives and experience something truly magical. But every now and again, some unique celebration presents itself, beckoning us to indulge and embrace the unknown… At the Illuminati Ball: New York… Read More
Whenever a party was given, guests would comment incessantly about how much fun they were having. The Elwood family, for instance, who were once invited over to a gathering at the Seymours’, were said to have talked about it almost at every dinner for years. Guests were truly enchanted. It wasn’t for nothing that little… Read More
Mr. George Browne Post was our architect who won the contest to design Weylin back in 1870, when it was built to open and work as The Williamsburg Savings Bank, making Williamsburg become a classic and strong neighborhood, right next to where the bridge would be planned and built; and also very close to one… Read More
Little Weylin, denying such a mystic theory, or even the more realistic assumption that the boat had sunk -for Louis was a very experienced sailor- spent hours, days and even months sitting at a harbor bench, praying for his old man to come back. Nevertheless, the day came when there was no choice but accepting the… Read More
It’s quite hypnotizing when a trend starts and seems to be here to stay; and when it really does it may graduate to a “movement”. If the trend seems so strong, then the movement really feels like it will stay forever. The difference between these two may be that a trend is based on an… Read More
As opposed to the streets’ chaos, Weylin grew up in a very quiet and cozy Dutch colonial gambrel roof house. He loved drawing and writing stories, and sometimes helped his mother with the cooking. He found this task a little tedious but also enjoyed it, because he liked the feeling of helping with the food… Read More
He’s a sharp looking young gentleman; he’s witty and has a lot of questions to ask you, and no patience for long answers. You think he’s so sure of himself but then you start noticing how fragile he is hence dangerous. He claims he knows very very well who he is, but doesn’t really know… Read More