A deposit payment is the sum that confirms your order and marks the official start of the tailoring process. It is the step that secures your place in the production schedule, guarantees priority service and protects the quality of the whole experience. As Mon Amie likes to put it: a deposit does not merely hold an order — it holds the promise of a garment made for one person only.
The role of a deposit in tailoring
Unlike buying ready-to-wear, a tailored suit commits specially ordered cloth, workshop time and the attention of an entire team to a single client. The deposit therefore serves four purposes:
- Confirming commitment: it records your agreement on the design, the cloth and the timeline you have settled together.
- Securing the production schedule: it reserves your slot in the workshop calendar — the factor that ultimately decides whether an order is delivered on time.
- Priority service: it guarantees the order of priority and the standard of service for a confirmed commission.
- Protecting the experience: it keeps the entire process calm, seamless and free of uncertainty.
The value of a two-way commitment
A deposit is a commitment from both sides, and that is precisely where its value lies:
- A mark of regard: it reflects the client's seriousness about the garment and the service.
- A driver of quality: it allows the team to devote full attention to delivering the most polished result.
- A foundation of trust: mutual commitment is the basis of any lasting relationship.
- A smoother experience: a clear, transparent process gives you genuine peace of mind.
Seen from the operations side, the deposit exists for five reasons: it confirms the order officially and prevents misunderstandings; it lets the workshop plan production and source materials — especially imported cloths such as Canonico, Holland & Sherry, Dormeuil and Scabal; it guarantees your priority in both timing and quality; it expresses mutual respect for each other's time, effort and value; and it keeps the tailoring process smooth, professional and on schedule.
The deposit process at Mon Amie
Five steps, brief and transparent:
- Consultation and selection — discussing your needs, then choosing the silhouette, cloth and details.
- Quotation and agreement — an itemised quotation, with the order and completion date agreed.
- Order confirmation — signing off to officially begin the process.
- Deposit payment — paying the deposit at Mon Amie's stated rate.
- Confirmation and scheduling — once the deposit clears, your order is prioritised in the production calendar and work begins.
Which orders require a deposit
A deposit accompanies almost every serious tailoring commission: a bespoke order — a garment personalised in every detail to your individual measurements; a wedding order — a wedding suit that demands careful preparation and precise timing, where holding the workshop schedule can make or break the big day; a VIP booking — private appointments and priority service for VIP clients; and corporate production — company uniforms produced to a clear plan and timeline.
What to know, and what you gain
Before placing a deposit with any tailor, it is worth understanding a few things: the deposit rate depends on the value and type of garment; deposits are generally non-refundable if the client cancels — the cloth has been cut and the workshop slot held; production time is counted from the moment the deposit is confirmed; any changes after the deposit should be discussed and agreed; and keep your receipts for reference should you ever need them.
In return, a deposit at Mon Amie brings clear benefits: a transparent, professional process; priority in both timing and quality; skilled artisans and attentive service; a personalised tailoring experience from first fitting to final delivery; and a garment worthy of your trust — backed by an alterations guarantee and measurements kept on file for life, ready for every future commission.
A word from Mon Amie's artisans
To the tailor, the deposit is not about money — it is the starting signal. From that moment, a length of cloth is cut for you alone, the workshop calendar locks in, and every stage runs toward a specific date. Mon Amie always records the deposit rate, the fitting date and the delivery date on the confirmation slip — because a commitment only holds when both sides can see it on paper.
If you are ready to begin a suit of your own, you are welcome to book an appointment at one of Mon Amie's five showrooms in Ho Chi Minh City (Nguyen Trai, Ho Van Hue, 3/2 Street, Caravelle Hotel District 1, Nguyen Thi Thap) or call our hotline at 0888.111.118. You may also wish to review the tailoring process to see what the journey looks like after the deposit is placed.