The dress' went viral 10 years ago and taught us the science of color Is That Dress White and Gold or Blue and Black? The New York Times 10 years ago, a simple photograph of a dress sparked a global debate unlike anything seen online before. Posted in 2015, the image caused people to argue intensely over whether the dress so we know the dress was black and blue BUT that's not what i'm here to discuss : r opticalillusions Blue or Gold? #THEDRESS. The Dress by Vicky Chen Clear as Mud Medium The Science Behind the Black and Blue (or White and Gold) Dress