It’s surprising, then, that such an influential pop culture figure (and OBE) has yet to receive the retrospective treatment. But today, that finally changes: Lennox’s impressive life, from music to activism and philanthropy, is the subject of a Rizzoli New York book out today, aptly titled Annie Lennox: Retrospective. Filled with memories and untold scenes, the book acts as Lennox’s diary of her trailblazing life in the spotlight. In honor of its release, Vogue sat down with Lennox (over Zoom) to discuss the project, and her inimitable career. Below, read on as Lennox discusses her favorite milestones, cultivating her iconic wardrobe over the years (those suits, though!