Oiled bronze is the new color in town but as others have said, it not a look that can work in any kitchen, whereas stainless can. I would definately not say stainless is on the way out however. White appliances are dead as Elvis though.
http://www.jennair.com/catalog/oiled_bronze_suite.jsp
There are also some models of appliances that have fingerprint coatings in addition to the many sprays out there. I use some Zep cleaner I found at Home Depot. Brings em back with a simple wipe.
Bottom line, if you're going for a higher end look and concerned about resale, stainless is a given and a requirement of the market. Go to any higher end cabinet showroom (ie Legacy or Empire), and you'll see what I mean.