<P> As the original authors of the photograph that sparked the viral phenomenon, Bleasdale and her partner Paul Jinks later expressed frustration and regret over being "completely left out from the story", including their lack of control over the story, the omission of their role in the discovery, and the commercial use of the photo . </P> <P> The dress was included on multiple year - end lists of notable internet memes in 2015 . </P>

Blue and black dress and gold and white