The viral dress, known as "The Dress," appeared differently to people: some saw it as blue and black, while others saw it as white and gold. This difference is due to how our brains interpret the Best Red Carpet Fashion At the Golden Globes: Margot Robbie, Gillian Anderson and More The New York Times Celeb Gold Dress Red Carpet Trend: Sophie Turner, More Us Weekly How does a black and blue dress sometimes appear white and gold? The Brains Blog The Dress": Why People See White and Gold or Blue and Black