"For me this is a way of 'dreaming' myself away, and getting a deeper connection to nature as well as my heritage."
About Espen
Where are you from and where do you currently live?
I was born in the city of Stavanger and grew up in Sandnes on the southwest coast of Norway. I currently live in Jørpeland, about an hour away, in the mountains.
How would you describe yourself in a few words?
Creative, friendly, curious.
What fascinates you about the world of the Middle Ages / Viking Age?
I’m fascinated by how disconnected this era was from today’s technological world. For me, it’s an opportunity to “unplug” and gain a deeper connection with nature and my own roots.
Do you have a favourite character or setting you like to immerse yourself in?
To explore myself and my abilities, I enjoy stepping into characters that present a challenge and are simply fun to portray. I create my own content on sets that appear as if they were from the 21st century.
How did you first hear about Leonardo Carbone?
At the beginning of 2021, a friend made me aware of Leonardo Carbone, and I’ve been working with them ever since.
What do you particularly like about Leonardo Carbone’s clothing and style?
I love that there are so many designs to choose from, so everyone can find something that fits their desired look.
What is your favourite piece from Leonardo Carbone?
I really like the Viking Tunic “Freydis” and the Viking Tunic “Erik” — they have the perfect length for the look I usually go for.
I also love the short-sleeved “Theobald” tunics, which are ideal for hot summer days.
What does it mean to you to be a Leonardo Carbone ambassador?
What I especially value as a Leonardo Carbone ambassador is that I have the freedom to create content that I enjoy and that reflects me — and hopefully inspires others. I also hope to draw inspiration from other ambassadors.
I wish that one day there will be a big ambassador gathering where we all drink mead together and create content.
Skål,
Espen Hatleskog
"For me this is a way of 'dreaming' myself away, and getting a deeper connection to nature as well as my heritage."
About Espen
Where are you from and where do you currently live?
I was born in the city of Stavanger and grew up in Sandnes on the southwest coast of Norway. I currently live in Jørpeland, about an hour away, in the mountains.
How would you describe yourself in three words?
Creative, friendly, curious.
What fascinates you about the world of the Middle Ages / Viking Age?
I’m fascinated by how disconnected this era was from today’s technological world. For me, it’s an opportunity to “unplug” and gain a deeper connection with nature and my own roots.
Do you have a favourite character or setting you like to immerse yourself in?
To explore myself and my abilities, I enjoy stepping into characters that present a challenge and are simply fun to portray. I create my own content on sets that appear as if they were from the 21st century.
How did you first hear about Leonardo Carbone?
At the beginning of 2021, a friend made me aware of Leonardo Carbone, and I’ve been working with them ever since.
What do you particularly like about Leonardo Carbone’s clothing and style?
I love that there are so many designs to choose from, so everyone can find something that fits their desired look.
What is your favourite piece from Leonardo Carbone?
I really like the Viking Tunic “Freydis” and the Viking Tunic “Erik” — they have the perfect length for the look I usually go for.
I also love the short-sleeved “Theobald” tunics, which are ideal for hot summer days.
What does it mean to you to be a Leonardo Carbone ambassador?
What I especially value as a Leonardo Carbone ambassador is that I have the freedom to create content that I enjoy and that reflects me — and hopefully inspires others. I also hope to draw inspiration from other ambassadors.
I wish that one day there will be a big ambassador gathering where we all drink mead together and create content.
Skål,
Espen Hatleskog
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