What does the cryptic crossword clue "Manufacture prototype one's seen on runway? (7,5)" mean?

The definition is "one’s seen on runway?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FASHION (synonym="‘manufacture’") + MODEL (synonym="‘prototype’") = FASHIONMODEL; definition: "one's seen on runway?" The answer is FASHIONMODEL.

Manufacture prototype one's seen on runway? (7,5)

Guardian Cryptic #29236 | 18 Across | 2023-11-24 flower

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