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After releasing his debut album <i>Seal</i> in 1991, Seal became an internationally acclaimed singer, songwriter, musician and producer. That year he was awarded three Brit Awards: British Male Solo Artist, British Album of the Year, and British Video of the Year for ‘Killer’. His second album, <i>Seal II</i> (1994), contained the ballad ‘Kiss from a Rose’. In 1996, Seal was awarded three Grammy Awards for the track, winning Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. To date, he has released ten studio albums consistently blending elements of soul, pop, rock and R&B with emotionally observant lyricism. \r\n\r\nThis coat was worn by Seal for various live performances on international tours between 1995 and 1998. It was made by the Italian leather clothing brand Carpe Diem and features silver button details. The coat is reflective of the distinctive aesthetic that Seal created during the 1990s, regularly wearing all-leather outfits to perform onstage. 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