The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word FASHION
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Model/current popular style" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case model/current popular style = fashion.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 FASHION mean?
FASHION noun- A current (constantly changing) trend, favored for frivolous rather than practical, logical, or intellectual reasons.
- Popular trends.
- A style or manner in which something is done.
- The make or form of anything; the style, shape, appearance, or mode of structure; pattern, model; workmanship; execution.
- Polite, fashionable, or genteel life; social position; good breeding.
- To make, build or construct, especially in a crude or improvised way.
- To make in a standard manner; to work.
- To fit, adapt, or accommodate to.
- To forge or counterfeit.