The Dress That Broke the Internet, and the Woman Who Started It All The White and Gold (No, Blue and Black!) Dress That Melted the Internet The New York Times Ten years ago, a photo of a dress posted on Tumblr sparked a massive debate: was it blue and black or white and gold? Millions argued online, and even celebrities joined in. Scientists later explained Blue black or white gold? The dress debate is over The dress is blue & black! Blue or Gold? #THEDRESS. The Dress by Vicky Chen Clear as Mud Medium