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Daily Mirror
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Susan Knox

Mercury Prize nominee Self Esteem shares poignant meaning behind red carpet outfit choice

As she arrived on the red carpet for the 2022 Mercury Prize Awards on Tuesday night, the talented singer-songwriter turned heads in a show-stopping outfit - but there was a much deeper meaning behind it than just an edgy fashion decision.

The Rotterdam-born singer, 36, whose album Prioritise Pleasure has earned major critical acclaim this year, rocked up to the red carpet at Hammersmith’s Eventim Apollo in a chic blazer dress with a white collared-shirt underneath.

The talented artist topped off the edgy look a pair of thigh-high leather boots and an eye-catching silver brouche which read '97%' - a number which she went on to explain holds an incredibly poignant meaning.

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