SXSW Monday Night Parties

In a sea of private parties guarded by surly bouncers at South by Southwest, the “Sneakerheadz” pre-premiere soiree at Wanderlust on Monday was refreshingly inclusive. All film and interactive badge holders were treated to a barbecue buffet from famed local joint The Salt Lick before the documentary premiered at the Vimeo Theater later that night. Keeping in theme with the film, which explores obsessed sneaker fans around the world, guests also checked out a special installation showcasing limited-edition kicks, including Jeremy Scott by Adidas Originals and Damien Hirst Chuck Taylors. But it was only those VIP-wristband holders who got to hang with the cast of “Entourage” who showed up to Tumblr’s “F–k Yeah” party at the Mohawk to ramp up excitement for the summer release of the film version of the HBO hit. “We’re at capacity,” a doorman bellowed to the waiting crowd just an hour into the nearly seven-hour soiree. All the hype seemed to be worth it, as those with access to the upstairs VIP section hovered giddily, snapping selfies with the cast. Kevin Dillon, in particular, made grown men swoon as he fist-bumped his way through the throngs of mostly male admirers (read: bros). Meanwhile, Jeremy Piven grooved along

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