Smaller-scale imitation of current fashion line, primarily (5)
I believe the answer is:
model
'smaller-scale imitation' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.
'current fashion line primarily' is the wordplay.
'current fashion' becomes 'mode' (I've seen this in another clue).
'primarily' says to take the initial letters.
The first letter of 'line' is 'l'.
'mode'+'l'='MODEL'
'of' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for model that I've seen before include "Small-scale replica" , "Pose" , "Replica (on the catwalk?)" , "Scale representation" , "One working for painter or couturier" .)