It’s been approximately three years since Beyoncé has given the world a public interview. To be honest, I think the last interview she gave was with Oprah on Oprah’s Next Chapter before she released her documentary Life is But a Dream. Well, nevertheless, she is back gracing the covers of Elle Magazine Worldwide to discuss “Formation,” feminism, Ivy Park (her new athleisure line) and more. Here are some of the highlights from the interview:

ON HER LOVE FOR TOPSHOP

“I’ve been shopping at Topshop for probably 10 years now. It’s one of the only places where I can actually shop by myself. It makes me feel like a teenager. Whenever I was in London, it was like a ritual for me—I’d put my hat down low and have a good time getting lost in clothes.”

ON THE LESSONS LEARNED WITH IVY PARK 

“…when you visualize something, you have to commit and put in the work. We had countless meetings; we searched for and auditioned designers for months. I knew the engineering of the fabric and the fit had to be the first priority. We really took our time, developed custom technical fabrics, and tried to focus on pushing athleticwear further.”

ON RUNNING PARKWOOD ENTERTAINMENT

“It’s exciting, but having the power to make every final decision and being accountable for them is definitely a burden and a blessing. To me, power is making things happen without asking for permission.”

ON BEING A MOTHER 

“…I just want my child to be happy and healthy and have the opportunity to realize her dreams. I’d like to help remove the pressure society puts on people to fit in a certain box.”

ON FEMINISM 

“I put the definition of feminist in my song [“Flawless”] and on my tour, not for propaganda or to proclaim to the world that I’m a feminist, but to give clarity to the true meaning. I’m not really sure people know or understand what a feminist is, but it’s very simple. It’s someone who believes in equal rights for men and women. I don’t understand the negative connotation of the word…”

ON FORMATION AND POLICE BRUTALITY

“I am against police brutality and injustice. Those are two separate things. If celebrating my roots and culture during Black History Month made anyone uncomfortable, those feelings were there long before a video and long before me. I’m proud of what we created and I’m proud to be a part of a conversation that is pushing things forward in a positive way.”

To see more, check out the full interview on Elle’s website.

(Photo Credit: PAOLA KUDACKI for Elle Magazine)