Solange Knowles names Michelle Obama her style icon

American singer Solange Knowles revealed US First Lady Michelle Obama as her style icon because she "owns herself".

The younger sister of a superstar Beyonce Knowles - has great admiration for the US First Lady because she "empowers" women by what she wears and is not swayed by the opinions of others.

She told Huffington Post: "Not only is Michelle's style just stunning, but I love what she does for the American people and the American women specifically in terms of owning yourself and not wavering it towards other people's perceptions, especially as a First Lady.

"I've seen people criticise her in terms of her showing arms or legs, but I think it's so amazing how she empowers women to have a really strong sense of self and go after what makes them happy."

Talking about her own style, flamboyant Solange admits she often changes what she likes but is currently into a "minimalist" look.

She told People.com: "I've sorta begun to go for the minimalist approach. Obviously I wear a lot of prints and a lot of colours, but there are so many different facets to my style and this last particular season had a very minimalist vibe.

"I can wear one colour, but there has to be a certain detail there. I like things that are extremely architectural and amazing, so I can just build an outfit around that."