Elasticated waistbands got a bad reputation because for a long time they deserved it. Shapeless pull-ons in sad fabrics that signalled you had stopped caring. That is not what we are talking about here. The trousers in this collection use an elasticated or partially elasticated waist in a way that is actually considered, where the construction still holds a proper shape through the seat and thigh, and the waistband sits flat enough that a tucked shirt looks deliberate rather than desperate. Some of the best tailoring coming out of Europe right now uses a rear elasticated panel as a functional detail rather than a shortcut. More comfortable through a long day. Better over a meal. Still sharp enough to wear with a decent loafer or a leather derby. We have been selective because the category rewards selectivity. One bad cut and the whole thing collapses. These are the ones that hold up under scrutiny.