A quotation is a priced proposal, personalised to the needs, cloth, silhouette and standard of service you have chosen. Put another way, it translates value, craftsmanship and experience into a decision you can see clearly. A good quotation speaks not only of price, but of worth.
What a quotation is in fine tailoring
A serious quotation must do four things:
- Be clear: every line item set out plainly — cloth, service, timing.
- Reflect true value: a price that matches the cloth, the handwork and the hours involved, neither inflated nor deceptively cheap.
- Be personal: a proposal shaped to your own style and budget, not a generic price list.
- Make deciding easy: enough information for you to choose with confidence.
In tailoring, the gaps between one suit's price and another's come from specific things: the source of the cloth (from commercial weaves to mills such as Vitale Barberis Canonico, Holland & Sherry, Dormeuil and Scabal), the construction of the jacket (fused or full canvas), the proportion of work done by hand, and the standard of service attached. A good quotation explains those gaps.
The value of transparency
Why a clear quotation is worth so much:
- Complete transparency: no hidden costs and no ambiguity, so you can choose with peace of mind.
- Easy comparison: you see exactly what separates one cloth or service package from another — and why the same style of suit can differ several times over in price.
- Time saved: concise, well-organised information makes the decision quicker.
- Lasting trust: professionalism in a quotation is the foundation of a lasting relationship between client and house.
Why Mon Amie always quotes in detail
The quotation exists for very practical reasons:
- It turns your choices into figures that are concrete and easy to grasp.
- It shows you the scope of work and the standard of quality you will receive.
- It aligns every expectation before work begins, avoiding misunderstandings at delivery.
- It respects your budget while holding to our core values: Mon Amie will propose the best option within a range you are comfortable with, from a full suit at VND 4.8 million in Kevinlli cloth up to the finest Italian and English weaves.
- It is the essential step from consideration to commitment.
What a quotation reflects
Behind every figure in a Mon Amie quotation stand four pillars:
- Selected cloth: fine materials from the world's most respected mills.
- Handcraft: modern machinery combined with refined hand techniques in every detail.
- A precise silhouette: patterns studied carefully to flatter and suit your build.
- Premium service: consultation, measuring and aftercare to a premium standard — including alteration cover and measurements kept on file for life.
Quotations appear in many situations: a bespoke package with flexible options, a complete solution for the groom and his groomsmen, corporate uniform pricing by quantity and specification, or a premium consultation with proposals personalised to style and budget.
How to read a professional quotation
When a quotation is in your hands, look for:
- Clear, readable presentation of each line item.
- Details of the cloth, its origin and its specification.
- The scope of work and the completion date, stated plainly.
- Policies on guarantee, alterations and aftercare.
- Optional upgrades and flexible service packages.
And a few notes on comparing: share your needs, style and budget clearly from the outset; do not choose on price alone — choose on value; compare like with like in scope of work and cloth; ask carefully about timing and process; and keep the quotation on hand for reference later.
A word from Mon Amie's artisans
We believe a quotation is a tailor's first promise. If that single sheet of paper is already vague, it is hard to expect precision in the stitching. So every Mon Amie quotation is written the way we make a jacket: clear, balanced and respectful of the person receiving it.
Would you like a personalised quotation for your next suit? Book an appointment at one of Mon Amie's five showrooms or call 0888.111.118 — and look through our pricing beforehand to get a sense of the options.