13 October (Vietnam Entrepreneurs' Day), a birthday, or the day after signing a large contract: on such occasions a business owner's desk gains another box of wine, another box of tea, another fruit basket. Every one is handsome, yet few of them stay in the wardrobe. Made-to-measure gifts for businessmen go another way: they carry the recipient's own measurements, so each time he puts one on, he remembers the giver. Below are 5 gifts arranged from light to complete set, with price ranges taken from Mon Amie's price list so you can weigh your budget.
Quick answer
Made-to-measure gifts for businessmen should be chosen by budget and by how close you are: a made-to-measure shirt, made-to-measure trousers, a complete suit, a tuxedo for someone who often attends big banquets, or an on-site or video measuring session, at the office or by video, for someone who is too busy.
1. A made-to-measure shirt: discreet, yet used every day
The shirt is what business people wear most, and also the item most likely to be off when bought ready-made: a collar half a centimetre too wide already feels loose, and a sleeve half a centimetre short shows the wrist every time they reach for a stack of papers. A made-to-measure shirt fixes exactly that. For a businessman, choose white or a pale sky blue, in cotton herringbone or fine poplin, with an Italian-style collar (moderately spread), which looks neat when a tie is worn. If the recipient often wears cufflinks, order double cuffs from the start. Mon Amie made-to-measure shirts range from VND 850,000–2,500,000 per piece (excl. VAT), so it is easy to split among a group giving together. No measurements yet? Ask an assistant to take the collar and sleeve measurements from a shirt the person wears and that fits well; for customers who have already had clothes made at Mon Amie, the measurements are already saved.
2. Made-to-measure trousers: few people think of them, the recipient remembers them for long
Businessmen sit in meetings, sit in cars, sit at banquet tables: trousers take more abrasion than jackets, and ready-made trousers rarely fit both the rise and the thigh. Made-to-measure trousers, measured both standing and seated, feel entirely different: the waistband hugs the waist without pinching, the leg falls straight, and the hem rests lightly on the instep of the shoe to create a small break. This gift suits someone who already owns many suit jackets and blazers. Choose charcoal or mid grey, in twill wool, with a single pleat; this shade pairs with navy, moss green and brown blazers. Separate trousers at Mon Amie cost roughly VND 1,200,000–4,000,000 per piece (excl. VAT). A common mistake: choosing trousers in the same colour as a suit jacket the recipient already has but in a different cloth; the two pieces side by side clash in shade under the lights and look like a set put together by mistake. To be sure, choose a clearly different tone so that it becomes a deliberate combination.
3. A complete made-to-measure suit: a gift for a major occasion
This is the big item on the list, suited to a promotion, a milestone birthday or a thank-you from a group of partners. Mon Amie's price list for a complete jacket + trousers set has three lines: Essential at VND 4.8–10 million (Kevinlli wool 40–70%), Signature at VND 10–20 million (wool 80–100%, Dolce & Taylor, Luciano, Salford, Vercelli) and Heritage above VND 20 million, up to VND 60 million per suit with Canonico, Holland & Sherry, Dormeuil and Scabal cloth. If ten people chip in for one Signature suit starting at VND 10 million, each pays only VND 1 million. A sure-footed colour for a businessman is plain navy or charcoal grey; tone-on-tone stripes if the recipient likes a personal touch. At this level, the measuring session is part of the gift: the artisan takes more than 30 measurements, baste-fits and adjusts until it fits, and the measurements are kept for life. The simple way: you choose the cloth line and the recipient comes to the showroom to be measured; for any arrangements, talk with a stylist via Zalo 0888.111.118. Details of each line are on the made-to-measure price list page.
4. A made-to-measure tuxedo: for someone with many gala evenings and award ceremonies
A tuxedo is evening wear (black tie dress code), differing from an ordinary suit in its satin-faced lapels, trousers with a satin stripe down each leg, and a bow tie in place of a necktie; tuxedo trousers are usually worn without a belt, using braces or an adjustable waistband instead. Giving a tuxedo only makes sense when the recipient has occasions to wear it: a year-end gala, an award ceremony, a charity dinner, a child's wedding. Ask the assistant about the event calendar before deciding. Black or midnight blue (a very deep navy that looks deeper than black under lights) are the two safe choices. Mon Amie prices a tuxedo by cloth line like a suit, plus a finishing surcharge of VND 2,500,000 per set; designs are on the made-to-measure tuxedo page. Do not forget to choose the bow tie and pocket square at the same time, because each item viewed alone can easily end up off in tone.
5. An on-site or video measuring session: the gift is the recipient's time
Business owners rarely lack the money to buy a shirt; they lack the time to visit a shop. So the way of giving is sometimes the part of the gift that is remembered. With made-to-measure at home, Mon Amie's mobile measuring team comes to the recipient's home, office or hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, bringing a curated set of cloth samples to choose from on the spot; the appointment is booked ahead and kept on time. With online made-to-measure, a stylist advises by video call at the recipient's convenience, guides measuring step by step or uses saved measurements, then delivers to the door nationwide and internationally. This suits partners in the provinces, friends living abroad, or someone with a constantly shifting flight schedule. Choose an item from sections 1 to 4, then let the way of giving become the message: no one has to arrange to go anywhere.
Quick summary table
| Item | Suited to | Key point |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Made-to-measure shirt | A small gift, a large group chipping in | Needs collar and sleeve length; about VND 850,000–2,500,000 per piece (excl. VAT) |
| 2. Made-to-measure trousers | Someone who already has many suit jackets and blazers | Measure seated too; choose a different tone from the jacket; about VND 1,200,000–4,000,000 per piece (excl. VAT) |
| 3. Complete suit | Promotion, milestone birthday, pooled fund | Three lines: Essential, Signature, Heritage; the recipient comes to be measured |
| 4. Made-to-measure tuxedo | Someone who often attends galas and award ceremonies | Plus a VND 2,500,000 per set finishing surcharge; give only when there is an occasion to wear it |
| 5. On-site or video measuring | Someone too busy, partners far away | Book ahead; delivered nationwide and internationally |
Tips from Mon Amie's master tailors
- Ask the assistant or secretary rather than the recipient directly: they know the shirt colours he usually wears, the event calendar and even the company's rules on receiving gifts.
- Keep to familiar tones such as navy, charcoal grey, white and pale blue. Made-to-measure clothing is meant to be worn for many years; fashionable colours date very quickly.
- Attach a handwritten card citing one specific thing, such as thanks for a project or a time they helped, instead of a generic greeting.
- Count backwards from the date you want to give it: made-to-measure needs a measuring session, a baste fitting and adjustment. At year-end the showroom is busy, so book early; the showroom will give the specific schedule at measuring.
- Give one item and do it fully: one well-fitted shirt is more memorable than a gift box of three items put together to make up a set.
Frequently asked questions
What should you choose as a premium gift for a businessman?
Choose something the recipient wears every day and will notice the difference in at once: a made-to-measure shirt in good cloth, made-to-measure trousers, or a suit from the Signature line upward. Premium here lies in the cloth and the fit, not in a logo. The article premium made-to-measure gifts for businessmen analyses each budget level in more detail.
What gift should you give for Vietnam Entrepreneurs' Day on 13 October?
A compact item that can be used at work and suits most people: a made-to-measure shirt or an accompanying accessory. If a whole department or company is giving together, a made-to-measure suit is a gift with weight. Suggestions for each type of relationship are in the article gifts for Entrepreneurs' Day on 13 October.
How do gifts for businesswomen differ from those for men?
The principles are the same: the right measurements, muted colours, good cloth. The difference is the cut, built specifically for the female figure and calculated from the bust, waist, hips and the length of the skirt or trousers. Mon Amie makes suits for both men and women; see also the article gifts for businesswomen.
Do you need to know the measurements beforehand to give a made-to-measure gift?
Not necessarily. For suits and trousers, the recipient is measured in person at the showroom, at home or by video. You only need the collar and sleeve measurements when you want to order a shirt ahead so that the recipient does not have to make the trip.
Closing thoughts
A memorable gift for a businessman is often quiet: a shirt that fits well, a suit that sits right on the shoulder. Once you have chosen, simply book a measuring session or message Zalo 0888.111.118 so that a stylist can arrange it around the recipient's schedule.