Photographed for Spin in Wiltshire, England, December ⁶, ²⁰⁰⁷

ROBER TO CAVALLI JACKE T, ROBERTOCAVALLI.COM.

In England, he’s the junkie folk hero who influenced a generation of great

young bands. In America, he’s the walking disaster who nearly destroyed

Kate Moss. With patience for Pete Doherty and his antics wearing thin,

NICK DUERDEN rides along as the Babyshambles frontman attempts to

navigate the very rocky road to recovery. PHOTOGRAPHS BY HEDI SLIMANE