Vladimir Putin barbecues, sips tea, and pumps iron in a $3,200 track suit in his latest bizarre photo shoot

Russian President Vladimir Putin has made one small misstep in his efforts to show regular Russians how vital and relatable he is.

In a bizarre photo shoot set in the gym of the state residence in Sochi, Russia, Putin pumped iron alongside Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev. The sweat pans he was wearing while doing so retail for $1,425 a pair, according to Quartz.

The pants are made by Italian luxury designer Loro Piana, which specializes in wool and cashmere products. The "Portland" joggers are made of 50% silk and 50% cashmere.

Putin also has the matching Loro Piana jacket, which brings his outfit total to at least $3,200, not including the T-shirt and shoes.

A Loro Piana spokesperson confirmed to Quartz that Putin was wearing the brand's sweatsuit in the photo shoot. It's interesting that Putin would wear an expensive Italian sweatsuit while at the same time banning products by foreign manufacturers in retaliation to the sanctions imposed on Russia by the west over the situation in Ukraine.

Russia has banned foreign produce, dairy products, condoms, and even medical devices, according to NBC. Lucky for Putin, the ban doesn't seem to include Italian cashmere sweatpants.

For the photo shoot, the two men also grilled meat over an open flame and sipped tea.

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