What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fashion designer with winning clothing male modelled in advance (7,4)" mean?

The definition is "advance". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of QUANT (synonym="fashion designer") + UP (synonym="winning") + MALE (synonym="MALE") = QUANTUMLEAP; definition: "advance" The answer is QUANTUMLEAP.

Fashion designer with winning clothing male modelled in advance (7,4)

Guardian Cryptic #29115 | 18 Across | 2023-07-06 flower

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