Every year-end, HR teams wrestle with the same puzzle: boxes of cakes, fruit baskets, logo-printed thermos flasks, and half the staff forget them within the week. A corporate gift for employees is only worth something if the recipient uses it every day and thinks of the company each time they do. For people whose role calls for a polished appearance, a shirt or suit made to their exact measurements does exactly that.
The short answer
A made-to-measure shirt or suit makes a fitting reward when a company wants to thank a group of staff who regularly need to look polished — leaders, sales staff, receptionists. The simplest way to do it is to hold one group fitting at your own office, settle the cloth in advance, then work out the budget as the number of people multiplied by the unit price of each cloth line.
When a made-to-measure gift fits, and when to choose something else
| Situation | Is a made-to-measure gift suitable? | Suggestion |
|---|---|---|
| Rewarding outstanding employees, service milestones | Suitable | A shirt or suit made specially, tied to the company's story |
| Gifts for sales teams, receptionists and leaders who regularly meet clients | Very suitable | The gift doubles as an image of the company |
| Tet (Lunar New Year) or company-wide birthdays for several hundred people | Difficult | Choose small gifts for the many; keep made-to-measure for a core group |
| People who rarely wear office wear | Not suitable | Choose another, more practical gift |
The question to answer before choosing is: will the recipient have occasions to wear it? A lovely suit hanging unworn in the wardrobe is no different from a forgotten gift.
Three levels of personalisation in corporate gifts
Personalised corporate gifts usually stop at a logo or a name printed on the packaging. With made-to-measure clothing, you can go much further:
- Surface-level personalisation: a handwritten note from leadership with each person's name in the gift box, in place of a pre-printed card.
- Choice-level personalisation: each person picks their own cloth colour from a range the company has selected in advance.
- Measurement-level personalisation: the garment is cut to individual measurements, fitting each person's build. This is a level that no pre-packaged gift can reach.
In its bespoke uniform service, Mon Amie measures each team member individually rather than applying a standard size, and keeps the whole team's measurements on file for later top-up orders.
Organising a group fitting at the office
What makes many companies hesitate is the worry of taking the whole team to a showroom. In reality, you can invite the team to be measured on site. Mon Amie offers a home tailoring service in which an artisan comes to your office in Ho Chi Minh City, bringing a curated set of fabric swatches, measuring tools and the full showroom experience — well suited to a group of colleagues. The process usually runs like this:
- Settle the goal and the list: is this a reward or work attire, who receives it, and how many people.
- Limit the cloth choices: offer a few colour tones instead of the whole fabric library, so the session doesn't drag on.
- Book with the showroom: state clearly the number of people, the location and the space for measuring. You need a corner with a mirror and enough light.
- Measure at the office: each person is measured individually, the measurement sheet is recorded and the cloth is chosen. Set time slots so nobody waits long.
- Fit and adjust: the specific schedule is given by the showroom at the time of measuring.
- Keep the measurements on file: so that future gifting rounds or top-up orders don't have to start from scratch.
Budget for corporate gifts for employees: calculate per head
Mon Amie publishes made-to-measure prices for a complete jacket-and-trousers set in three lines:
| Line | Price per complete set | Cloth |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | VND 4.8 – 10 million | Kevinlli 40 – 70% wool |
| Signature | VND 10 – 20 million | Kevinlli 80 – 100% wool, Dolce & Taylor, Luciano, Salford, Vercelli |
| Heritage | Over VND 20 million | Canonico, Holland Sherry, Dormeuil, Scabal |
A quick formula: budget = number of people × unit price of one set. For example, 10 people at the entry level of the Essential line (VND 4.8 million) comes to VND 48 million; 20 people comes to VND 96 million. For companies that don't yet want to give to the whole team, a good approach is to give to a core group first and choose a higher cloth line instead of spreading the budget thinly across everyone. For large quantities or shirt orders, ask the showroom directly for a suitable quote, since each case is calculated differently.
Details of each line are in the made-to-measure price list.
Tailoring uniforms for company staff, or giving made-to-measure gifts?
The two are easily confused but serve different purposes:
- Made-to-measure gift: a reward; recipients choose cloth to their own taste, and it is usually given to a group.
- Company staff uniform: a unified outfit, made as a consistent set for the whole team. Mon Amie accepts only suit uniforms and premium uniforms, for leaders, sales staff, receptionists and brands that value their image.
If you are still weighing it up, the article premium suit-style office uniforms will help you tell them apart more clearly.
A tip from Mon Amie's master tailor
What the master tailor remembers most after every group fitting is that everyone wants to be treated as one of a kind. During the session, let each person come in to be measured privately and ask about their wearing habits (do they sit a lot or move around, do they prefer a close or a relaxed fit) rather than simply writing down numbers one after another. It is the feeling of being “tailored just for me” that turns an item into a gift worth remembering.
Common mistakes
- Choosing gifts for people who have no occasion to wear them, so the gift sits untouched.
- Making the whole team choose the same colour and the same style: employees feel they are being “issued a uniform” rather than given a gift.
- Estimating measurements from height and weight instead of actually measuring.
- Forgetting to plan for new hires or for people absent on the measuring day.
- Booking too close to the date the gift is due, leaving no room for adjustments.
Frequently asked questions
What are personalised corporate gifts?
Gifts made specially for each recipient, from the name and logo to the measurements. With made-to-measure clothing, the highest level of personalisation is a garment cut to the recipient's own build.
Where do I start with tailoring uniforms for company staff?
Start by settling the goal, the number of people and the occasions for wearing, then contact the showroom to choose cloth and book a measuring session. Mon Amie accepts suit uniforms and premium uniforms, measuring each person individually.
Do company staff uniforms need to be measured person by person?
If you want them to fit properly, yes. Measuring each person individually lets every member wear the right fit and also serves later top-up orders.
Which cloth line should I choose for made-to-measure gifts for staff?
Essential is a good place to start with a moderate budget. Signature is the line chosen most often. Heritage is for special occasions or for leadership.
Can the fitting take place at the office?
Yes, with Mon Amie's home tailoring service within Ho Chi Minh City. Just book in advance and state clearly the number of people.
Start with a phone call
If you are planning corporate gifts for employees along made-to-measure lines, tell the showroom how many people, your expected budget and the occasion. We will work with you to choose the way of measuring and a suitable cloth line. You can book through the booking page or call the hotline 0888.111.118.