The recession seems to be still on for retailers. Rising gas prices have caused the middle and lower classes to reduce their discretionary spending, and apparel makers such as American Eagle (NYSE: AEO), Talbots (NYSE: TLB) and ANN (NYSE: ANN) have seen disappointing quarters. But luxury spending has remained on track -- and it's precisely toward that upper end of the market that apparel retailer Oxford Industries' falls into. Its recent quarterly results beat the analysts' estimates.

A look at the numbers
Revenues for the company went up 27%, to $208.3 million, from the year-ago period, driven by its Tommy Bahama businesses and the acquisition of Lilly Pulitzer, which it bought for $60 million in December. Tommy Bahama's sales got a boost from new store openings, strong comps, and high e-commerce sales.

Gross margins increased to 56.5% from 54.8% last year, primarily because of a more diverse product mix from the addition of Lilly Pulitzer and increased direct-to-consumer sales.

The company predicts capital expenditures this year of $35 million, which it will use primarily to fund new stores, remodel its existing ones, and enhance its distribution channels.

Based on the strong start to the year, Oxford raised its full-year guidance. It now hopes to earn adjusted EPS of between $2.15 and $2.25, up from its earlier view of $1.95 to $2.05. The company expects revenue in the range of $730 million to $745 million, up from $603.9 million earned last year.

If all goes as planned, Oxford may be in for a good time ahead, with a potential boost to both its top and bottom lines as it expands and reinvigorates its business. This is definitely a good sign for investors.