YOU might be surprised to hear that Bradford has a connection to this year's Oscars ceremony.

Daniel Kaluuya, who took the best supporting actor prize for his portrayal of Black Panther party leader Fred Hampton, took to the red carpet in a suit by luxury brand Bottega Veneta, which is headed up by Bradford-born designer Daniel Lee. 

The former Dixons City Academy pupil has become one of the biggest players in the world of international fashion, his designs achieving 'cult' status.

Back in 2018, he was appointed Creative Director of the luxury Italian brand and in his first year in charge, swept the board at the prestigious British Fashion Awards. 

Kaluuya, 32, was named one of Vogue's best dressed men at the Oscars, in what was a historic night for the academy awards.

He was the first black Briton to receive the best supporting actor prize - the latest marker of a meteoric rise since his breakthrough in the UK TV series Skins.

John Boyega, who has also become a breakthrough success in Hollywood in recent years, took to Instagram to praise “King Kaluuya” for “showing us what is possible”.

“This guy didn’t travel across the pond to play. If you were worried about the next generation of stars? Psh. Look at this man!” the Star Wars actor said

“So many will follow. Motivation overload!”

Several other British stars joined in sharing their delight at Kaluuya’s recognition.