Photo finally solves the black and blue white and gold dress debate Nuremberg, Germany. 09th Mar, 2015. The model of a much discussed striped dress, which has become an internet sensation, is seen in the sun in front of the museum 'Turm der Sinne' ( ELI5:Why does this dress appear white gold to some people and black blue to others? : r explainlikeimfive The dress' went viral 10 years ago and taught us the science of color