Recently Bostonist wondered: how do hometown-loving fashionistas show their Boston pride without resorting to tacky Cheers t-shirts or the ubiquitous Red Sox hat? So we made a visit to our favorite source of unique, handmade merchandise, Etsy, and searched "Boston." To say we were delighted with the results does not do justice to the amount of squealing that occurred.

Amy J. Designs offers a necklace (pictured) and cuff links made with now-sadly-defunct T tokens. Wear them as a subtle reminder that not so long ago, you could get anywhere the MBTA traveled for just $.85.

The architect-designers of EtceteraMedia manage to make one of the least-lovable landmarks in Boston look cool with their Boston City Hall t-shirt. "You hate it. We love it," they say, and then somehow turn the building so ugly its own mayor hates it into a charming image, tilted sideways and silkscreened onto a tee.

Finally, the Transaction Project sells a spiffy wrist-cuff adorned with the Boston skyline, giving a hip, modern edge to the city's profile. Plus, you could wear it in New York and not get dirty looks, unlike that Red Sox cap.

T-token necklace photo courtesy of Amy J. Designs