Eileen died on July 9 in New York, reported Us magazine.
"Eileen Ford was an industry icon and pioneer and everyone in the Ford Models family will miss her dearly," a statement from her agency said.
"Eileen's contributions to the modeling and fashion industries are unmatched. She founded Ford Models 68 years ago and due to her unwavering passion, curiosity and drive, grew Ford into one of the world's most prestigious agencies. We are incredibly proud and grateful for her revolutionary spirit and the values she instilled in Ford Models."
"Rip Eileen Ford. I'm incredibly sad. You changed my life! Strong loving industry pioneer! Love, thoughts & Prayers to all the Family," Hunter said.
The other prominent faces that Ford trained include names like Suzy Parker, Jean Shrimpton, Ali MacGraw, Margaux Hemingway, Sharon Stone, Christie Brinkley, Jerry Hall, Melanie Griffith, Kim Basinger and Brooke Shields.
Ford is survived by her four children Katie, Jamie, Gerard William Ford Jr and Lacey Jerry Ford, Eileen's husband, died in 2008.