Name: Alberte Valentine Christensen
Age: 19
Hometown: Copenhagen, Denmark
Agency: Profile Model Management
Glass catches up with the Danish model Alberte Valentine Christensen.
Alberte Valentine Christensen. Photograph: Justin van Vliet
How did you become a model?
A photographer scouted me on the street in Copenhagen and got me an agency.
Who is your favourite designer?
I wouldn’t say that I have one specific favourite, it would depend on what it’s regarding. For bags, I really love vintage Chanel.
Alberte Valentine Christensen. Photograph: Justin van Vliet
What do you wear on your days off?
Always in my leather jacket – if the weather allows it and, if I’m chilling at home, I love to wear satin pyjamas.
What book, movie or song means the most to you?
I’m a huge fan of the Harry Potter series. My mum and I would be at the bookstore one minute past midnight every time a new book was released.
Alberte Valentine Christensen. Photograph: Justin van Vliet
Who are your heroes in life?
I truly admire both my parents and my sister a lot.
What is your present state of mind?
I’ve got the ‘flu so a bit blurry, ha ha.
What is your idea of happiness?
I’m 19 so I honestly don’t know yet. It changes every week.
Alberte Valentine Christensen. Photograph: Justin van Vliet
How would you like to be perceived by others?
As an intelligent strong, young woman.
If you were not a model, what would you be?
I would either be studying journalism or struggling as an interior designer.
Alberte Valentine Christensen. Photograph: Justin van Vliet
What advice do you have for other models?
To always remember your own boundaries in every job, trip or meeting and not being afraid of saying “no”.
by Justin van Vliet
Photographs: Justin van Vliet