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Distilling the most timeless and essential principles of handsome self-presentation into an easy-to-follow guide, Sharp as Hell: A No-BS Style Book For Men provides a framework for looking like the sharpest version of yourself.
Rather than waste time on outdated concepts from a bygone era, Irreverent Gent founder Dave Bowden has compiled the definitive style guide for the 21st century.
“Its lessons… will make you one of the best-dressed guys in most rooms.”
– Brock McGoff, style blogger and fashion YouTuber
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Meet Dave Bowden
(this whole thing was his idea)

Dave Bowden literally wrote the book (well… a book) about 21st century style.
As the founder of Irreverent Gent and author of the Amazon bestseller Sharp as Hell: A No-BS Style Book for Men, he shares smart advice that will make you look like a modern gent, and smart-ass jokes that will make you wish he’d just stick to advice.



















