[3] After graduating from Vogue, Ballal started her design career with a small tailoring unit in her house in Mysore.
The highlight of the event was Ballal's own all-vegan show, designed in collaboration with PETA, that featured Soha Ali Khan.
Season 4 in 2017 was a three-day event which featured a big line-up of designers including Vijaylakshmi Silks, Trinetra by Raja Pandit, Jayanthi Ballal, Krishna Dembla by Ramesh Dembla, Reshma Kunhi, Rebecca Dewan, Posh Affair by Roshan & Dinendra, Jaheena, Maanay by Ashok Maanay, Zubhe by Kanchan Sabharwal, Shravan Kumar, Crocs Exclusive Showcase, Asif Merchant, and Grand Finale by Archana Kochhar.
[14] Season 4 of Mysore Fashion Week witnessed sandalwood stars Shruthi Hariharan, Pranitha Subhash and Rashmika Mandanna sizzling on the ramp donning some of the best designer wears.
The show-stopper for the finale was the current Indian Women's Cricket Team member Harmanpreet Kaur.
Jayanthi Ballal, Saisha Shinde,[16] Ken Ferns, Ashfaq, Kirti Rathore, and many others showcased their latest collections at Mysore Fashion Week.