Jayesh Vaghela is a British hat specialist known for his appearances on The Repair Shop, a BBC restoration programme that began in 2017 and airs on BBC One. The show focuses on restoring sentimental heirlooms for the public.

He specializes in hat restoration and repair, working on historic and delicate headwear items brought into the workshop. Vaghela first appeared on the programme several years ago, later stepping away before returning in more recent series.

Outside of television, Vaghela works as an assistant manager at Lock & Co Hatters, widely regarded as the world’s oldest hat shop. The business has served notable historical figures, including Winston Churchill and Oscar Wilde.

His professional expertise is rooted in traditional hat-making and restoration techniques, making him one of the few specialists in this niche craft.