What does the cryptic crossword clue "Brief time in fashion, a nose condom (10)" mean?

The wordplay uses a hidden word. Hidden in fashioN A NOSE CONDom. It’s also close to being an anagram of A NOSE CONDOM, which had me confused for a while The answer is NANOSECOND.

Brief time in fashion, a nose condom (10)

Guardian Cryptic #29233 | 22 Across | 2023-11-21 flower

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