Throwback to this iconic look worn by Lizzy Gardiner. Using 254 authentic gold (AMEX) American Express cards worn at the Oscars. Costume designer Lizzy Gardiner wearing a dress made by herself to the 1995 Academy Awards. The dress was made with permission from American Express who provided her with 254 authentic (expired) cards. : 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. Remember when Lizzy Gardiner stunned the Oscars in a dress made of 254 credit cards? CNN