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It was all going so well for Justin Trudeau's socks. Just as he gains the recognition he deserves as the ultimate socks symbol,Watch Project Power Online he's gone and been upstaged by none other than Ireland's prime minister.

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During a press conference with Justin Trudeau at Farmleigh House, Dublin, Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar sported a rather fetching pair of novelty socks peppered with mounties and maple leaves. I see what you did there, Varadkar.

Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar's Canadian-themed socks. Credit: Niall Carson/PA Images via Getty ImagesPA Images via Getty Images

While it's clear Varadkar chose to extend the err...foot of friendship through his sock choice, it doesn't quite appear that Trudeau went to the same trouble.

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Trudeau was spotted wearing a pair of stripy socks, which -- granted -- did match his suit. But, is that really good enough?

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Varadkar, the newly-crowned King of Socks, was keen to show off his delightful socks, as he presented Trudeau with a pair of Irish socks and an Ireland rugby shirt. A subtle hint to step up your game, Trudeau?

Justin Trudeau is presented with an Ireland rugby union shirt and a pair of socks by Ireland's Prime Minister Leo Varadkar. Credit: PAUL FAITH/AFP/Getty Images

Try harder next time!

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