Paros Maxi Dress ~ Pleated Gold celebrating 60 years of amex gold #amexgoldambassador #ad @americanexpress @staud.clothing 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. : Throwback to this iconic look worn by Lizzy Gardiner. Using 254 authentic gold (AMEX) American Express cards worn at the Oscars. All About The American Express Dress Worn To The Oscars 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.