Cryptic crossword clue
Hot fashion in order around 2000, describing spectacles, perhaps 4-6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word HORN-RIMMED

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The straight part
We know that "describing spectacles, perhaps" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case describing spectacles, perhaps = horn-rimmed.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does HORN-RIMMED mean?

HORN-RIMMED adjective
  1. (of eyeglasses) Having the frames made from horn or tortoiseshell or a material that resembles it, and characterized by their bold appearance on the wearer's face, in contrast to metal frames, which appear less pronounced.

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