At the 2025 Met Gala, Questlove made a striking fashion statement in a custom Gabriela Hearst suit, featuring over 30,000 freshwater pearls. The ensemble, taking over 270 hours to complete, paid tribute to Black dandyism and his father's legacy. Designed with input from African American studies scholars, the suit reimagined classic pinstripes with elongated silhouettes. Questlove accessorized with jewelry by Bernard James and Burkindy, completing his royal-inspired look with Ferragamo shoes.