V MEN Rafael Nadal Emerges as tennis’s most exciting power player Jesse Bradford Breaks out of the teen scene Maarten Baas Brings anarchy to the design world Andrew Simpson Lives the perfect teen dream Rock&Roll Arrives as Europe’s most stylish new band The History Boys Graduate from stage to silver screen Dash Snow Combines art with political protest FEATURES Skin Flicks Neville Wakefield’s explicit collection of films blurs the line between art and porn A Day in the Life Of… Fireman Peter Bici, yoga instructor David Andre Regelin, personal trainer Marc Felberg, and restaurateurs David Selig and Lincoln Pilcher News The latest in fashion, art, technology, and design Metal for the Masses Music’s most maligned genre stages a comeback Audio Update New sounds for fall’s loud days and long nights Best Reads The coolest books in art, culture, and photography Introspective Retrospective A look at the Pet Shop Boys, icons of pop Easy Riders BMX is the newest Olympic sport Just Breathe Ex-model Cameron Alborzian strikes a yoga pose Arty Party Decadent party scenes and late nights out can produce great art Made in Japan An inspirational tour of Tokyo’s shopping scene Fall Forward Our head-to-toe style guide COVER STORY Hayden Christensen With three new movies, the actor proves that there is life after Darth Vader. Photographed by Mario Testino FASHION Jean Machine The best denim on the planet. Photographed by David Sims Spring Time Tailoring and volume are the keywords for next season. Photographed by Willy Vanderperre Fall Flourish Fall’s classic suits come alive with artful accents. Photographed by Will Davidson Back to the Future Designer Kim Jones reveals his cache of Bowery-era vintage looks. Photographed by Alasdair McLellan Specs Appeal Keep an eye out for the best new sunglasses. Photographed by Mario Testino Night Falls The looks of the season, with a few special guest stars along for the ride. Photographed by Terry Richardson Heaven Scent Fall’s new fragrances. Photographed by Karl Lagerfeld Perfect Bound Supermodel Diana Dondoe finds herself tied up in fashion. Photographed by Nobuyoshi Araki Rugby Rage Mirco Bergamasco and Geoffroy Messina play the field. Photographed by Mariano Vivanco Backstage Pass Behind the scenes at the Spring 2007 men’s shows. Photographed by Andrew Burmeister Rock of Ages One last look at what’s ahead in fashion. Photographed by Salim Langatta