Man Behind Viral 'Dress' Photo Pleads Guilty to Violent Assault on Wife

Keir Johnston, known for the viral 2015 dress photo, admitted in court to a 2022 attack on his wife, involving strangulation and threats.

Keir Johnston, 38, gained fame in 2015 for a viral photo of a dress that sparked an internet debate over its colors.
In a Glasgow court, Johnston pleaded guilty to endangering the life of his wife, Grace Johnston, during a violent assault in March 2022.
The attack occurred after Grace defied Keir's demand not to attend a job interview; he strangled her and threatened her life.
Grace Johnston described living in fear due to an 11-year history of abuse and the lack of a permanent police presence on their remote island.
Johnston remains in custody and will be sentenced next month.