Model lass and her footwear (7)

I believe the answer is:

sandals

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'footwear' is the definition.
(I know that Sandals is a sandal\nI know that sandal is a type of shoe\nI know that shoe is a type of footwear\nTherefore, sandal is a type of footwear\nTherefore, Sandals is a footwear)

'model lass and' is the wordplay.
'model' is an anagram indicator.
'lass'+'and'='lassand'
'lassand' with letters rearranged gives 'SANDALS'.

'her' is the link.
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(Other definitions for sandals that I've seen before include "Soles strapped to the feet" , "Open footwear" , "Light open shoes" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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