Thirty years ago, costume designer Lizzy Gardiner wore a dress made from 254 expired American Express credit cards to the Oscars. It's still anti consumption gold. Designer Cashes In on That American Express Gold Card Dress Los Angeles Times Lizzy Gardiner's American Express gold card Oscars dress: the story behind the moment from the Academy Awards 1995 Explainer 9Style Lizzie Gardiner's Iconic American Express Dress at Oscars ASOS LUXE extreme pleated maxi dress with corsage cups in gold ASOS Thirty years ago, costume designer Lizzy Gardiner wore a dress made from 254 expired American Express credit cards to the Oscars. It's still anti consumption gold.