Tons of textiles are thrown away by the fashion industry before they even reach customers, making it one of the biggest sources of trash in the world. As a result, stakeholders are being urged to reconsider the conventional methods of clothing manufacture and consumption by the fashion industry's zero-waste movement. From the viewpoint of fashion designers, this study examines the main obstacles to and facilitators of zero-waste adoption. It explores problems including scalability, market demand for quick fashion, and manufacturing limitations while emphasizing solutions like creative patternmaking, consumer education, and supporting regulations. The conclusions are derived from case studies, industry analysis, and designer interviews. The study offers design-centered approaches and policy recommendations to enhance pre-consumer waste management and promote sustainability in the fashion industry based on these insights.