Alexander Wang is certainly one such designer working this year’s New York grunge-glam style, his chain-and-denim grungy creations are set to be a big hit for 2010 and already on many fashionista’s ‘must buy’ lists.

If you can’t quite wait to get your hands on a pair then here are a few simple steps in re-creating your own from an old pair of high-waisted jeans. First of all you will need to invest in a good pair of scissors, a pair of pliers, a needle and thread and a cheese grater, this will aid in adding a little distress to the denim. Accessorise the finished garment with a long chain; this can be picked up from most hardware stores for a couple of pound.

Once you have all your tools you can get started. Simply cut the legs of an old pair of denim jeans using scissors. Take the pliers and cut the chain into different lengths, this will act as a finishing accessory and will dangle off the denim at different angles. To add an authentic fray, use both the cheese grater and scissors to cut both rips and add distress to the denim. The metal chain can then be stitched securely into the rips created; the pliers can then be used to close up the chain links, meaning they won’t become loose.

To add a little glam to this look, layer your newly created grunge denim hot pants over some lace cut-offs. Team with heels or lace up boots for an evening look or keep it simple with a retro tee and old school sneakers for day time attire.