Craftsmanship
Original Gucci handbags are made exclusively from high-quality materials. A classic example is the "GG" logo. If this appears on a Gucci handbag or any other Gucci item, it is always symmetrical and clearly displayed. On leather handbags, the "GG" logo is always symmetrically and clearly embossed. Never printed! The stitching on an original Gucci handbag is always perfectly and evenly executed, creating a clean, flat finish. The thread itself is always stitched slightly diagonally and never runs "straight as an arrow"!

Embossing/Hot stamp
All original Gucci handbags are embossed with the Gucci lettering (hot stamp). This Gucci lettering is always located on the inside of the handbag. Newer or more recent models have a leather tag with the hot stamp embossed on it. If a handbag has an interior pocket, the leather tag is placed there. On vintage models, the hot stamp is embossed into the lining.
Every original Gucci handbag has the following hot stamp:
®️ GUCCI made in Italy
The hot stamp is characterised by symmetrical lettering. This means all letters must be at the same height. Another distinctive feature is that the "U" in Gucci is thicker on the left side than on the right. In addition, all letters are centred beneath the ®️.

Metal parts
On an original Gucci-Bag, all metal components such as chains, zips and buckles are marked with the Gucci lettering. These should feel heavy or solid. The Gucci lettering is embossed on the back of the zip. The zip on an original Gucci handbag runs smoothly and without much effort.

Model number/serial number
All original Gucci handbags have a model number (often also referred to as a serial number) on the back of the leather tag inside the bag (see embossing/hot stamp). The number sequence consists of 10-13 digits spread across two lines. The sequence in the first (upper) line describes the bag model. The model number is always cleanly and symmetrically stamped. NOTE: On older or vintage Gucci models, the model number is often still printed on the lining. On these Gucci handbags, the number sequence in the first or upper line is often separated by a hyphen or a dot.

This pattern is called "Guccissima" at Gucci.

All original Gucci handbags are marked with a model number (also referred to as a serial number) on the back of the leather label inside the bag (see embossing/hot stamp). The number sequence consists of 10–13 digits, arranged over two lines. The number sequence on the first (upper) line identifies the bag model. The model number is always cleanly and symmetrically stamped.
ATTENTION: On older or vintage Gucci models, the model number is often still printed on the lining. On these Gucci handbags, the number sequence on the first or upper line is often interrupted by a hyphen or a dot.

Yes, that is correct. Gucci places great emphasis on ensuring that almost all bags can be worn over the shoulder or even cross-body.