Toronto-based
Muttonhead produces entirely unisex clothing that's comfy enough to live in and rugged enough to camp in.
Muttonhead is here for you if you're trying to capture that I-could-totally-chop-down-a-tree look. It's also a truly rugged brand if you actually do chop down trees, camp, hike, or participate in other actually outdoorsy activities.
The Muttonhead brand is entirely gender neutral and designed to accommodate a wide variety of body types. Take, for example, their Camping Hoodie (from $96.70), the cornerstone of the Muttonhead brand. It's available in tons of colors in four different fabric options — sherpa, quilted, polar fleece, and classic — and mine has quickly become one of my favorite pieces of fall clothing.
One of the main things I look for in clothes is that they minimize my curves while still fitting properly. Most of the hoodies I own are baggy and oversized with sleeves that are too long and shoulders that are too big, which is great for bumming around the house, but not for much else.
The Camping Hoodie is properly tailored and looks like a fashionable piece of clothing that, if paired with the right outfit, could work in a wide variety of contexts from a weekend hiking trip to drinks with friends. I've even worn mine to work. What I appreciate most about it is its longer line. It hits me just below my hip, but it doesn't cinch in at the bottom like a typical hoodie, which minimizes curves and allows it to stay tailored closer to my body, eliminating that bulky feeling you often get with hoodies.
Of course, it also lives up to its namesake and is perfect for outdoor applications as well. Firstly, it's ridiculously soft. I said something to the effect of "You've got to be kidding," when I first put my arms into it, because I couldn't believe how soft it felt. It's also fantastic at regulating temperature — a bit like a thermos that somehow keeps your soup hot and your ice water cold. I accidentally wore it on a day that was warmer than I realized, and in any other sweatshirt, I would've been sweaty by the time I got to the subway. Plus it's warm enough to withstand the arctic temperatures of my office, so it's fully passed my utility test.
Unfortunately, its pockets are less utilitarian. Instead of the central monopocket that most hoodies feature, the Camping Hoodie has two smaller pockets that start at the side seam. While this keeps the long line of the hoodie looking clean and tailored, it limits the practicality of the pockets in a big way. I put my phone in one and was worried it would fall out.
But Muttonhead is more than just its cornerstone hoodie. Their plaid button-downs ($126.24) come in classic patterns and are built to withstand frequent wear, and their outdoor gear proves that they walk the walk and aren't just about the aesthetic. They're not currently in season right now, so the options are limited, but during the summer, their shorts selection is also a standout. They offer each of their shorts in a shorter Track Shorts option and a longer Roamer Shorts option, so you can choose how much leg to show off.
When you're browsing Muttonhead's site, do beware that though everything in the Muttonhead brand is gender neutral, the other brands they carry do offer gendered clothing that may not be tailored as inclusively. If you want to be sure you're browsing for Muttonhead clothing exclusively, you can sort by brand and eliminate all the gendered items.
Pros: Versatile casual basics
Cons: Though everything Muttonhead makes is gender-free, not every brand they carry is, so you'll see some gendered clothing on their website