

Villa Mar y Sol (Poliakoff)
Biarritz
The villa where Pierre Orossen—the Landes native who invented the dinner jacket—built his fashion empire. A stunning Gaudin stained-glass window still graces the entrance, a jewel from Biarritz's gilded age.
Historic fashion landmark
Gaudin stained glass
Tuxedo origin story
Elegant Belle Époque
Tips
🏛️originally owned by Russian banker Poliakoff
🎩Orossen's house was the Chanel of menswear
Villa Mar y Sol (Poliakoff)
Biarritz


The villa where Pierre Orossen—the Landes native who invented the dinner jacket—built his fashion empire. A stunning Gaudin stained-glass window still graces the entrance, a jewel from Biarritz's gilded age.
Historic fashion landmark
Gaudin stained glass
Tuxedo origin story
Elegant Belle Époque
Tips
🏛️originally owned by Russian banker Poliakoff
🎩Orossen's house was the Chanel of menswear