Cryptic crossword clue
Revolutionary fashion leader in gathering 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word TUCKING

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The straight part
We know that "gathering" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case gathering = tucking.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does TUCKING mean?

TUCKING verb
  1. To pull or gather up (an item of fabric).
  2. To push into a snug position; to place somewhere safe or somewhat hidden.
  3. (often with "in" or "into") To eat; to consume.
  4. To fit neatly.
  5. To curl into a ball; to fold up and hold one's legs.
  6. To sew folds; to make a tuck or tucks in.
  7. To full, as cloth.
  8. (of a drag queen, trans woman, etc.) To conceal one’s penis and testicles, as with a gaff or by fastening them down with adhesive tape.
  9. (when playing scales on piano keys) To keep the thumb in position while moving the rest of the hand over it to continue playing keys that are outside the thumb.
TUCKING noun
  1. A tuck.

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