What does the cryptic crossword clue "Choice of clothes perhaps Northern in fashion (5)" mean?

The definition is "fashion". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). N (synonym="abbreviation for Northern") in RAGE (synonym="as in “all the rage” = the current fashion") = RANGE; definition: "Choice of clothes perhaps" The answer is RANGE.

Choice of clothes perhaps Northern in fashion (5)

Independent Cryptic #11924 | 21 Across | 2024-12-27 flower

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