Subculture, the Meaning of Style

How does Hebdige feel about the relationship of a common object's intended use and its actual use?

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Hebdige says that the difference between the intended use of an object and its actual use when in the hands of a subculture is interesting. When a product completely matches the subculture's aesthetic, commodification has taken place.